Computer Science GCSE
role of secondary storage
What role of secondary storage means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of role of secondary storage
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Provides non-volatile, long-term storage for data and programs when the computer is switched off, and is not directly accessed by the CPU.
Topics that use role of secondary storage
- Hardware (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Dedicated single function
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