alleryStart learning →Tertiary storage is mainly used for
ARunning open programs
BSpeeding up the CPU
CHolding CPU instructions
DArchiving rarely used data
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Archiving rarely used data
Being slow, tertiary storage suits archives of information that is seldom needed.
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