CompSys - Storage

What is the main characteristic of computer memory as opposed to storage?

• Memory is non-volatile.

• Memory can hold data without power.

• Memory is volatile.

• Memory stores data that is not in use.

Which of the following is an example of computer memory?

• Hard Drives

• USB sticks

• CDs

• RAM

What is a characteristic of computer storage?

• It cannot hold data when the computer has power.

• It is volatile.

• It stores data and programs that are currently in use.

• It can hold data even when the computer has no power.

Which of the following is an example of computer storage?

• CPU memory

• RAM

• ROM

• CDs

What does a storage device do?

• It only reads data.

• It only writes data.

• It is used to read/write the data.

• It repairs data.

What is storage media?

• A device that connects to the computer.

• The data that is being transferred.

• The material on which data is stored.

• A type of computer memory.

Which technology does magnetic storage use?

• Uses lasers to read/write data.

• Uses magnetic technologies to read/write data.

• Uses electrical impulses to read/write data.

• Uses specialized logic circuits to store data.

What does optical storage use to read/write data?

• Magnetic fields.

• Lasers.

• Electric currents.

• Logic circuits.

What is characteristic of solid-state storage?

• It uses disks to store data.

• It uses magnetic technologies.

• It uses lasers to read/write data.

• It uses specialized logic circuits to store data.

What technology does solid-state storage use to store data?

• Magnetic tape technology

• Optical disc technology

• Flash memory technology

• Mechanical disk technology