Chapter 6
Related information
File
This is a collection of related information or program code, which has been given a unique name.
File
Often, a small flashing light on the front of a computer indicates when the __________ is in use.
Hard Drive
A computer's RAM may be called this
Primary Storage
What is a file?
A file is a collection of related information or program code, which has been given a unique name.
What would you use an SSP for?
An SSP is a storage service provider, which enables people and businesses to store data online, on a remote computer, for a fee.
Secondary storage devices are sometimes referred to as ________.
Archival
A device that lets you put away data for a long time
Archival Storage
A type of storage device
CD-ROM Drive
An example of a read-only device
CD-ROM drive
Read-only device
CD-ROM drive
Which of the following is an example of an optical storage device?
CD-ROM drive
CD-Rewritable drive
CD-RW drive
More of this in storage than in memory
Capacity
An example of a read-only device
DVD Player
An example of a read/write device
DVD-RAM drive
Suitable for very large storage requirements
Digital Video Disc
Type of file people most often use
Document
Primary storage is also called archival storage because it lets you store data and put it away for a long time, only using it again when you need it.
False
ROM stores data and program instructions while they are needed by the CPU.
False
Sequential storage devices can find data much more quickly than random access storage devices can.
False
Storage and memory are the same thing.
False
The BIOS contains all the commands required to run the computer.
False
A hard drive may be called this
Secondary Storage
Must scan a medium to find needed data
Sequential Storage
Which of the following is a sequential storage device?
Tape Drive
Storing files on a network server at a remote location is called ________.
Cloud Storage
Read/write device
DVD-RAM device
Helps the computer start up
BIOS
This is a set of programs that tells the computer how to start up.
BIOS
A storage device that is installed inside your computer is called a(n) ________ device.
Internal
Holds 16GB-64GB and more of data
MP3 Player
A hard drive is an example of this
Magnetic Storage
Which of the following is a storage medium?
Magnetic Tape
Contains all commands needed to run the computer
Operating System
A CD-ROM drive is an example of this
Optical Storage
How do optical storage devices read information?
Optical storage devices use laser beams to read information that has been stored on the reflective surface of a disc.
The term secondary storage is sometimes used to describe devices that store data this way.
Permanently
All of the following are advantages of online-or cloud-storage EXCEPT:
Protects data from hackers
Stores data being used by the CPU
RAM
Stores its contents permanently
ROM
A(n) _____________ storage device lets the computer go directly to the needed information without searching the medium for it.
Random Access
Can go directly to the needed data without scanning the medium
Random Access Storage
This type of device retains data even when the computer's power is turned off.
Storage
A(n) _________________ is a hardware component that retains data even after the power is turned off.
Storage Device
Retains data permanently
Storage Device
A DVD is one example
Storage Medium
Letters and digital photos are examples of documents.
True
RAM stores its contents temporarily; they are lost when the computer's power is turned off.
True
