Week 8 – CST– 334 Operating System
Module 8- Persistence
Persistence, as it applies to Operating Systems, is
the ability of data to be stored even after the systems crashes, is restarted,
or power is turned off. Regular system memory like RAM is volatile and data
saved on it is lost when the process is terminated. That is why the OS uses file
systems to manage storage on external devices. The most common hardware used to
store files has been the disk drive. When you create a file, work on it, and
then save it to a disk drive, this file will remain saved in the disk drive even
after you restart your computer or shut it down.
Persistence, as it applies to a CST-334 online student,
is the student’s ability to remain focused on the goal regardless of the difficulties
or setback they may face. If the student unfortunately gets a low grade on an
exam or assignment, their persistence will force them to dedicate more hours
and find better ways to absorb material to improve their grade on the next exam.
This will allow the student to achieve their short-term goal of passing CST-334
and contribute to their long-term goal of finishing the CS Online Program.
Therefore, a bad grade on an assignment or exam can be compared to a system
crash or power loss but persistence allows the student to remain focused on the
goal just like a file will remain in storage.
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