This is a permanent storage device .........
Verified Answer
A. floppy disk
B. monitor
C. RAM
D. cache
E. hard disk
Explanation:
A hard disk is a non-volatile, permanent storage device that retains data even when the computer's power is off. Option (a) floppy disk is also permanent but removable. Options (c) RAM and (d) cache are volatile memory, meaning they lose data without power. Option (b) monitor is an output device, not a storage device. Thus, (e) hard disk is the best answer.