Which of the following is a type of memory that is used for long-term storage of large amounts of data? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a type of memory that is used for long-term storage of large amounts of data?
A. Registers
B. Cache
C. Primary storage
D. Secondary storage
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Secondary storage (hard disks, SSDs, tapes) is used for long-term, large-capacity data storage, while primary storage (RAM) is volatile and temporary.

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