CHAPTER 11Storage: Objective 2.5: Compare and contrast storage types
As we wrap up our look at the inner workings of a computer, let's take a deeper dive into the different types of storage used by computer systems. We've already discussed how computers need different types of storage for different purposes. There are two major categories of storage: volatile storage and nonvolatile storage.
In this chapter, you'll learn everything you need to know about the ITF+ objective 2.5, including the following topics:
- Volatile vs. nonvolatile
- Local storage types
- Local network storage types
- Cloud storage service
VOLATILE STORAGE
Volatile storage is storage that is designed to be temporary. The most common example of volatile storage is the ...
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