Primary & Secondary Storage Flashcards

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What are the 2 main types of storage?

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Primary & Secondary

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Why is primary storage needed?

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For data the computer system needs to access quickly

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Why is secondary storage needed?

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Permanently storing data/programs when not immediately needed by computer
Store backups of data

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