Compared to main memory, secondary storage offers the advantages of volatility, increased capacity, and lower costs.

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Secondary storage (such as hard drives or solid-state drives) is non-volatile, meaning it can retain data even when the power is turned off. Main memory (such as RAM) is volatile, meaning it loses its contents when power is turned off. Secondary storage does offer increased capacity and lower costs compared to main memory, but not the advantage of volatility.

Compared to Main Memory, Secondary Storage Offers the Advantages of Volatility