Computer Data Storage

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Which of the following is true about computer data storage?

It is a core function of computers

What is the purpose of the storage hierarchy in computers?

To distinguish between processing and memory

How did Charles Babbage and Percy Ludgate store numbers in their computer designs?

As displacements of rods in shuttles

Which component of a computer manipulates data by performing computations?

<p>Central processing unit (CPU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between fast technologies and slower persistent technologies in computer data storage?

<p>Fast technologies are referred to as 'memory', while slower persistent technologies are referred to as 'storage'</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Charles Babbage and Percy Ludgate store numbers in their computer designs?

<p>Charles Babbage stored numbers as rotations of gears, while Percy Ludgate stored numbers as displacements of rods in shuttles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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