Storage Devices and Media

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What is the purpose of data backup in computers?

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To safeguard against loss of data, damage caused by hackers, and to use data elsewhere.

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What does backing up refer to?

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The copying of files or data to a different medium in case of a problem with the main storage device.

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What is Serial Access?

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Checking the data in a file sequentially until the record is found, like with magnetic tape.

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What is Direct Access?

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Used with magnetic disks, optical media, and solid-state media, allowing the computer to calculate where data is stored.

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What is Main Memory also known as?

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Internal Memory or primary memory, which includes RAM and ROM.

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What is the characteristic of RAM?

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It is volatile, meaning data will be lost if the computer is turned off.

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What is Backing Storage?

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Also known as secondary storage, it includes all other storage devices like hard drives.

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What is the characteristic of Backing Storage?

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It is non-volatile, meaning data will not be lost if the computer is turned off.

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Name some Magnetic Storage Devices.

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Fixed Internal Hard Drive, Portable Hard Drive, Magnetic Tapes, Cloud.

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What are Optical Media examples?

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CD Rom, DVD Rom, Blu-ray Discs.