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Storage
This is an area in or an attachment to a computer that can hold data and
information for future use. After the data has been processed and the output
displayed to the user, the output can also be stored.
Storing the information serves purpose, which is, you may not have to repeat the
entire cycle again. Often the storage is done in both digital (softcopy) and
hardcopy formats. At the same time, backup of the digital format is also
maintained which can be retrieved in case of system crash. The devices used in
this stage are called storage devices.
Storage Devices
A storage device is any hardware capable of holding information either
temporarily or permanently.
Examples of Storage Devices: Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Floppy Disk
Drive (FDD), CD / DVD ROM, Pen drive, Memory Card, Tape
Cassette, Zip Diskette, etc.
Storage Devices
NB: A fifth stage known as the Distribution is sometimes added to the cycle.
Distribution
