Q
Easy 1 Mark
Computer Studies Computer Memory
What is a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?
Explanation
A Hard Disk Drive (HDD) stores data on magnetic disks called platters. It has mechanical moving parts making it slower than SSDs but offering large storage capacity.
Reference: Computer Studies Textbook , Page 6
Hint
HDD uses spinning magnetic disks and a moving read/write head.
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