Pearson 1CP2 - 3.1 - Secondary Storage

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9th - 12th Grade
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Kenneth Li
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What quality of main memory means it will lose all of its data when the power is turned off? Options: Permanent, Volatile, Nonvolatile, Persistent
Back
Volatile
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What component do computer systems need to ensure all data and programs are retained long term due to the volatility of main memory?
Back
Secondary storage
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Other than volatility, what are two critical differences between main memory and secondary storage?
Back
Access speed, storage capacity
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain how magnetic storage works.
Back
Magnetic storage works by using magnetic fields to magnetize tiny particles on a disk or tape + is 1 and - is 0
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain how optical storage media works.
Back
Optical storage media works by using a laser to read and write data on a reflective surface.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain how pits and lands help an optical disc to store 1s and 0s.
Back
Optical discs are covered in areas that reflect light (lands) or do not reflect light (pits). A laser is then passed over these and the light (or lack of) is read by a lens as either a 1 or 0.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of secondary storage relies on little trapped pools of electrons to each represent a binary number?
Back
Solid State
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