Q172
The secondary storage devices can only store data but they cannot perform
A.
Arithmetic Operation
B.
Logic operation
C.
Fetch operations
D.
Either of the above
AnswerE.
None of these
Answer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The secondary storage devices can only store data but they cannot perform either of the above. Secondary storage devices such as flash memory, hard disk, floppy disks, magnetic tape, paper tape, etc are only used in the storage of data and it lacks arithmetic, logic and fetches operations. A secondary storage is basically used to store data and files and retain its contents even without the power supply.