Secondary Storage Reading

What type of memory is volatile and loses its contents when the computer is switched off?

• Primary memory

• Secondary storage

• Solid state devices

• Optical devices

Which type of secondary storage device is known for its high capacity and reasonable access speed?

• Hard disk drive

• USB stick

• CD

• Blu-ray disc

Data is stored in binary form on secondary storage devices. What does a magnetised section represent?

• Binary '1'

• Binary '0'

• A pit

• A land

Solid state devices use non-volatile ___ to store data indefinitely.

Optical devices use a ___ to scan the surface of a spinning disc.

Magnetic devices are vulnerable to strong ___ which might erase the data they hold.