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Purpose of secondary storage
Explain why secondary storage is required in a computer system.
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- 1 Explains that secondary storage stores data or files.
- 2 Explains persistence/long-term storage when the computer is turned off.
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Secondary storage is required to store data and files on a long-term basis so they are retained when the computer is turned off.
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Says it is needed to make the CPU run faster.
The question is about persistent storage of data and files, not CPU speed.