Which of the following is a non-volatile computer storage device containing…
2018
Which of the following is a non-volatile computer storage device containing magnetic disks or platters rotating at high speed?
- A.
Pen Drive
- B.
Random Access Memory
- C.
Compact Disk
- D.
Hard Disk Drive
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Correct answer: D
The correct option is D. A Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is a non-volatile secondary storage device that stores data magnetically using rigid, rapidly rotating circular platters coated with magnetic material. Other options like Pen Drives and Compact Disks use flash and optical technologies respectively, while RAM is volatile.