Glossary of Terms

Secondary Memory

Keyword Definition
Hard Drive A type of secondary memory storage device that uses magnetic disk storage to store large amounts of data long-term.
Primary Memory The main memory in a computer where data is stored for immediate access by the CPU.
SSD A secondary storage device that uses flash memory to store data long-term without moving parts.
Secondary Memory Non-volatile storage location in a computer where data is stored for long-term retention.