Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Memory Stick

What is Memory Stick?

• A type of processor developed by Sony

• A type of flash memory developed by Sony

• A type of RAM developed by Sony

• A type of hard drive developed by Sony

Which products use Memory Stick?

• Televisions and refrigerators

• Digital cameras, camcorders, and other electronics

• Laptops and desktop computers

• Printers and scanners

Why are Memory Stick cards incompatible with most products not developed by Sony?

• Because it is too small

• Because it is too slow

• Because it is too expensive

• Because it is a proprietary Sony product

How many versions of Memory Stick cards are available?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What are the dimensions of Memory Stick PRO cards?

• 50mm long by 21.5mm wide and 2.8mm thick

• 60mm long by 20mm wide and 2mm thick

• 30mm long by 30mm wide and 2.5mm thick

• 40mm long by 25mm wide and 3mm thick

What are the dimensions of Memory Stick PRO Duo cards?

• 31mm long by 20mm wide and 1.6mm thick

• 35mm long by 18mm wide and 2mm thick

• 28mm long by 22mm wide and 1.5mm thick

• 40mm long by 15mm wide and 2.5mm thick

What is the data transfer rate supported by high-speed versions of Memory Stick media?

• Up to 50Mbps or 5 MB/sec

• Up to 80Mbps or 10 MB/sec

• Up to 60Mbps or 7.5 MB/sec

• Up to 100Mbps or 12.5 MB/sec

Which type of Memory Stick card is thinner, PRO or PRO Duo?

• PRO Duo

• PRO

• Both are the same thickness

• Neither

What kind of data can be stored on Memory Stick?

• Only videos

• Only images

• Only text files

• Data for digital cameras, camcorders, and other electronics

What company developed Memory Stick?

• Microsoft

• Sony

• Apple

• Samsung