What kind of secondary storage is provided by magnetic disks?
A
fast speed, high capacity
B
slow speed, high capacity
C
fast speed, low capacity
D
slow speed, low capacity
Correct Answer: slow speed, high capacity
Following are the characteristics of secondary storage devices: i) High Capacity: Secondary storage devices like external hard drive can have high memory capacity than the primary memory. ii) Portable: Since secondary storage devices are external devices they are portable and can be connected to different computer systems. iii) Durable: highly durable in nature. iv) Non - volatile: Secondary storage is non - volatile memory. v) Cost: The cost of the secondary storage devices is less than the primary devices.