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14 Cards in this Set
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back up
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a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
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cd-r
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Multisession optical disc on which users can write, but not erase, their own items such as text, graphics, and audio. See also compact disc-recordable.
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cd-rom
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Type of optical disc that uses laser technology to store data, instructions, and information that users can read but not write on or erase. See also compact disc read-only memory.
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CD-RW
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Erasable multisession optical disc on which users can write data, instructions, and information multiple times. See also compact disc-rewriteable.
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DVD-ROM
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High-capacity optical disc on which users can read, but not write or erase. See also digital versatile disc-read-only memory and digital video disc-read-only memory.
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DVD-RW
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Rewritable DVD format with capacities up to 4.7 GB per side.
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Formatting
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Process of dividing a disk into tracks and sectors so the operating system can store and locate data and information on the disk.
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hard disk
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Type of storage device that contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that store data, instructions, and information. Also called a hard disk drive.
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online storage
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Service on the Web that provides hard disk storage to computer users for free or for a minimal monthly fee.
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reading
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Process of transferring data, instructions, and information from a storage medium into memory.
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storage device
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Hardware used to record (write and/or read) items to and from storage media.
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usb flash drive
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A USB flash drive is a small device used to store data that connects to your computer via the USB port.
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wrtting
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Process of transferring data, instructions, and information from memory to a storage medium.
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optical disk
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a storage medium that consists of a flat, round portable disc made of metal, plastic and lacguer that is written on and read by a laser.
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