Show This preview shows page 1 - 2 out of 3 pages. Answers to End-of-Chapter MaterialsChapter 7NumMultipleChoiceAnswersMatchingAnswers1AE2BI3AJ4AF5AB6CA7AC8AG9CD10CHOpen Ended Questions:1.Compare primary storage and secondary storage and discuss the most importantcharacteristics of secondary storage. Get answer to your question and much more Upload your study docs or become a Course Hero member to access this document Upload your study docs or become a Course Hero member to access this document End of preview. Want to read all 3 pages? Upload your study docs or become a Course Hero member to access this document Tags Hard disk drive, Solid state drive Which of the following storage devices typically stores the operating system? Índice
hard disk/SSD One exabyte is approximately one trillion bytes False Which term is used to describe large businesses that require special hardware geared for heavy use, and maximum availability and efficiency to fit the needs of their hundreds or thousands of workers? enterprise Which of the following is NOT true about caring for optical discs? Moisten a nonabrasive cloth with warm water and ammonia to clean the disc. Some personal computer manufacturers provide a hard disk configuration that connects multiple smaller disks into a single unit that acts like a single large hard disk. What is this grouping called? RAID Which of the following refers to the process of writing on an optical disc? burning When a user issues a command to run an application, the operating system locates the application in memory and loads it into storage. False Which of the following kinds of backup is another name for a full backup? archival On desktops, platters most often have a size of approximately 3.5 inches in diameter. What is the size also referred to as? form factor How do discs, like the one in the accompanying figure, commonly store items? in a single track that spirals from the center of the disc to the edge of the disc You want a storage medium that allows you to locate a particular data item immediately, without having to move consecutively through items stored in front of the desired data item or file. What kind of access will this storage medium use? direct What does a controller control? the interface between the hard disk and the system bus Although current internal hard disks are built to withstand shocks and are sealed tightly to keep out contaminants, head crashes still occur. True Which of the following is the largest from among the following? YB You are looking for a term that can be used to refer globally to external hard disks and external SSDs. Which of the following can you use? optical storage devices A level 1 configuration enhances storage reliability because, if a disk should fail, a duplicate of the requested item is available within the array of disks. True Instead of, or in addition to, access time, some manufacturers state a storage device’s transfer rate because it affects access time. True Writing is the process of transferring data, instructions, and information from a storage medium into memory. False You want to help ensure that unauthorized people will not be able to view the files on a given medium. Which of the following will you use? encryption Which of the following is made of aluminum, glass, or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows items to be recorded magnetically on its surface? platter A screen display is considered nonvolatile because its contents disappear when power is removed. False Which of the following is true of SSDs compared to traditional hard disks? SSDs have faster transfer rates. Which of the following does NOT use direct access? tape Instead of, or in addition to, access time, some manufacturers state a storage device’s transfer rate because it affects access time. True Which of the following kinds of backup is another name for a selective backup? partial You are looking for a way to choose specific files to back up, regardless of whether or not the files have changed since the last incremental backup. Which of the following will you use? differential backup Which of the following has a higher capacity and better quality than standard DVDs, especially for high-definition audio and video? a Blu-Ray Disc The process of writing on an optical disc is called burning. True As with a hard disk, the single track on an optical disc is divided into variably sized sectors on which items are stored. True All computers can support multiple internal hard drives. False Which storage term used to measure capacity is approximately a billion bytes? gigabyte The process of copying audio and/or video data from a purchased disc and saving it on digital media is called ____. ripping What happens when a computer or mobile device starts up? The computer locates operating system in storage and loads it into RAM. You are looking for a term that can be used to refer collectively to hard disks and SSDs inside a computer. Which of the following can you use? internal hard drives Which of the following is a device that reads from and writes on memory cards? reader/writer What is the simplest RAID storage design? mirroring You can erase a DVD+R. False Which statement best describes disk cache? memory chips on a hard disk that store frequently accessed items You are looking for the best protection against data loss. Which of the following will you use? archival backup You should defragment SSOs frequently because the location of the stored data has a significant impact on its access times. False You are looking for a way to choose specific files to back up , regardless of whether or not the files have changed since the last incremental backup. Which of the following will you use? selective backup As with a hard disk, the single track on an optical disk is divided into variably sized sectors on which items are stored False Which of the following is NOT a cloud storage provider that places a folder on your computer with contents you can synchronize across multiple devices? CloudDrive Manufacturers claim that a properly cared for CD or DVD will last 5 years, but could last up to 250 years. False Which of the following statements is not true about solid state media? They contain moving parts. Which of the following storage devices typically stores the operating system? … Which of the following is NOT true about storage media and devices? … Which of the following provides a myriad of financial reporting requirements and guidelines for public companies? Sarbanes-Oxley Act Which of the following is true of SSDs compared to traditional hard disks? SSDs have faster transfer rates Your company has elected to offload all storage management to an outside organization. What is the term for this? outsourcing What happens when a computer or mobile device starts up? The computer locates operating system in storage and loads it into RAM. Microfilm and microfiche use is widespread. True Which of the following can be used to store a prepaid amount of money, such as for student purchases on campus? smart cards Which of the following refers to the process of writing on an optical disc? burning Which of the following is a high-capacity optical disc on which users can read but not write or erase? DVD-ROM Which of the following is a small sheet of film, usually about 4 X 6 inches, that stores microscopic images of documents? microfiche One reason users store data and information using cloud storage is to view time-critical data and images immediately while away from a main office or location. True Each part of a CD-R can be written on multiple times, and the disc’s contents can be erased. False Enterprises cannot implement both network attached storage and storage area networks. False What term refers to the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium? access time Which of the following disc types can be written onto, but not erased? CD-R reading. Measures the amount of time required by the storage device to retrieve data and programs. access speed. In computers, a storage medium is a physical device that receives and retains electronic data for applications and users and makes the data available for retrieval. The storage medium might be inside a computer or other device or attached to a system externally, either directly or over a network. access time. average time it takes a computer to locate data on the storage medium and read it. Examples of computer storage Today, there are three types of media used to store computer data: magnetic storage, optical storage, and solid-state storage. Which device is used for storing data and retrieving information?Common types of backing storage devices are hard drives, SSD, external hard disk drives, optical media such as CD or DVD, and flash media such as thumbdrives and memory sticks.
Which device is used to save the data for a long time?Hard disk is an hardware component which is used to store large amounts of data. The primary characteristics of hard drive are its capacity and performance. it is an electro mechanical data storage device.
What term refers to the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium?disk access time. The time it takes to locate and read data from (or position and write data to) a storage medium. disk cache. Memory used in conjunction with a magnetic hard drive to improve system performance.
What is the device used to store data is called?A storage device is a piece of hardware that is primarily used for storing data. Every desktop computer, laptop, tablet, and smartphone will have some kind of storage device within it. There are also standalone, external storage drives that can you can use across devices.
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Measures the amount of time required by the storage device to retrieve data and programs
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