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Recognize the concept of secondary storage, which is not directly accessible by the CPU and is essential for the long-term storage of data.

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Recognize the concept of secondary storage, which is not directly accessible by the CPU and is essential for the long-term storage of data

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Secondary Storage Overview

Secondary storage is essential for storing data long-term. It includes devices like hard drives and SSDs, which are not directly accessible by the CPU.

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    State the purpose of secondary storage in a computer system.

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