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Non-volatile storage — GCSE Computer Science Definition

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GCSE Computer Science · key term

Non-volatile storage

Definition

Storage that retains its contents without an electrical power supply.

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AQA GCSE Computer Science · 8525

Paper 2

Memory or storage that retains its contents when its power supply is switched off.
Revise: Need for Secondary Storage
Storage that retains its contents without electrical power.
Revise: Evaluating Storage Media

AQA Computer Science past papers

Edexcel GCSE Computer Science · 1CP2

Related key terms

Secondary storage
Volatile memory
Cost per gigabyte
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Magnetic storage

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Specification 3.1.2 · Paper 1

Revise: Secondary Storage

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Optical storage

Solid state drive (SSD)

Solid-state storage

Storage capacity