Keyword | Definition |
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flash storage | type of storage that uses sold state electronic with no moving parts to store 0s and 1s in NAND cells |
magnetic storage | type of storage that uses spinning platters to store 0s and 1s on polarised iron particles |
non volatile | type of persistent storage where data is preserved when power is switched off |
optical storage | type of storage that uses spinning discs to store 0s and 1s on reflective pits and lands |
primary storage | fast volatile storage (RAM) |
secondary storage | a type of storage that is slower than RAM but is non volatile and has a higher capacity |
volatile | type of storage that loses all data when power is switched off |