[Revenue Patwari Mains Sept, 2021]
6. Hard disk drives are considered _______ storage.
Flash
Non-volatile
Temporary
Volatile
Correct Answer :
Non-volatile
Hard disk drives (HDDs) are a form of non-volatile storage, meaning they retain data even when the power is turned off. Unlike volatile memory, such as RAM, which loses data when the system is powered down, HDDs are designed for long-term data retention.