Computer Science GCSE
Secondary Storage
What Secondary Storage means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Secondary Storage
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Non-volatile storage used to store programs and data permanently for long-term use.
Non-volatile storage used to save data and programs permanently.
Topics that use Secondary Storage
- Hardware (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Topic 3: Computers (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Von Neumann Architecture
- Volatile Memory
- Clock Speed
- Embedded System
- Machine Code
- Operating System
- Register
- Utility Software
Using Secondary Storage in the exam
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