Question

10 what is secondary storage in a computer? connects the computer to the internet non - volatile memory that stores data long - term volatile memory that stores data short - term processes data and information
11 what is the difference between primary and secondary storage? both primary and secondary memory are volatile primary memory is volatile and secondary memory is non - volatile both primary and secondary memory are non - volatile secondary memory is volatile and primary memory is non - volatile
12 what is the purpose of a hard disk drive (hdd)? a processing unit for data stores data on spinning magnetic platters a communication pathway for data transmission provides the electricity needed for the computer to run

Explanation:

1. Secondary storage is non - volatile and stores data long - term. It's not for internet connection, short - term volatile storage, or data processing.
2. Primary memory (like RAM) is volatile, losing data when power is off, while secondary memory (like HDDs, SSDs) is non - volatile, retaining data.
3. A hard disk drive (HDD) stores data on spinning magnetic platters. It's not a processing unit, data transmission pathway, or power provider.

Answer:

1. Non-volatile memory that stores data long-term
2. Primary memory is volatile and secondary memory is non-volatile
3. Stores data on spinning magnetic platters