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Secondary Storage

Revise Secondary Storage in Memory & Storage for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 18 flashcards. This is a high-frequency exam topic, so students should expect to explain it clearly under timed conditions.

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The Three Libraries

Introduction 2

Storage Types Comparison

Diagram 3

Deep Dive: Why Do We Need Secondary Storage?

Deep Dive 4

Type 1: Magnetic Storage (HDD - Hard Disk Drive)

Key Facts 5

Type 2: Solid State Drive (SSD)

Key Facts 6

Type 3: Optical Storage (CD / DVD / Blu-ray)

Key Facts 7

Complete Comparison: HDD vs SSD vs Optical

Comparison 8

Real-World Scenario: Building a Computer

Deep Dive 9

Exam Tips - Secondary Storage

Exam Tips 10

Quick Reference - Secondary Storage

Key Facts

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Sample Questions

Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary storage?

A. Data is lost when the computer is switched off
B. Data is retained when the computer is switched off
C. It is faster to access than RAM
D. It is only used to store the operating system

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Describe how data is stored on a magnetic hard disk drive (HDD).

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