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30 Cards in this Set
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A storage medium is the ________ on which a computer keeps data, information, programs, and applications.
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physical material
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When storage devices read from storage media, they function as a source of ________ .
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input
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RAM holds data and instructions temporarily and, thus, is ________ .
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volatile
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Formatting is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and ________ so that the operating system can store and locate data and information on the disk.
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sectors
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A hard disk's storage locations consist of wedge-shaped sections, which break the tracks into small arcs called ________ .
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sectors
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A typical hard disk has multiple ________ stacked on top of one another.
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platters
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The platters in the hard disk usually spin at a rate of ________ revolutions per minute (rpm).
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5,400 to 15,000
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The lack of moving parts makes ________ storage more durable and shock resistant than other types of media.
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flash memory
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With available form factors of 3.5 inches, 2.5 inches, and 1.8 inches, ________ are used in all types of computers.
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SSDs (Solid-State Drives)
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A(n) ________ is a removable flash memory device that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader/writer.
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memory card
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A(n) ________ is a device that reads from and writes on memory cards.
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card reader/writer
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An optical disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by ________ .
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a laser
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Optical discs store items by using microscopic ________ and lands that are in the middle layer of the disc.
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pits
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Manufacturers claim that a properly cared for high-quality optical disc will last five years but could last up to ________ years.
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100
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The ideal temperature range for optical disc storage is ________ degrees Fahrenheit.
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50-70
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A standard CD-ROM is called a ________ because manufacturers write all items on the disc at one time.
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single-session disc
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Because a CD-R can be written on only one time, the format of these discs sometimes is called ________ .
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WORM (write once, read many)
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A ________ is an erasable multisession disc users can write on multiple times.
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CD-RW
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________ is a high-capacity optical disc that users can read but not write on or erase.
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DVD-ROM
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With ________ transfers, data is sent one bit at a time.
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serial
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In personal computer advertisements, vendors usually state the type of interface supported by the ________ .
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controller
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A(n) ________ backup copies only the files that have changed since the last full backup.
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differential
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________ is a server that is placed on a network with the sole purpose of providing storage to users, computers, and devices attached to the network.
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NAS (Network Attached Storage)
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A ________ is a high-speed network with the sole purpose of providing storage to other attached servers.
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SAN (Storage Area Network)
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________ is a magnetically coated ribbon of plastic that is capable of storing large amounts of data and information at a low cost.
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Tape
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Enterprises often use a tape ________ , where individual tape cartridges are mounted in a separate cabinet.
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library
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Tape storage requires ________ access, which refers to reading or writing data consecutively.
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sequential
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Direct access, also called ________ access, means that a device can locate a particular file without having to move consecutively through items stored in front of the desired file.
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random access
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________ smart cards communicate with a reader using a radio frequency, which means the user simply places the card near the reader.
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Contactless
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________ is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object, an animal, or a person.
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RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
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