Tape storage requires ______ access, which refers to reading or writing data consecutively.

Q: Is a storage medium also called a primary storage?

An organizations storage is often classified as primary and secondary. Originally, primary storage referred to data that is kept in memory for fast retrieval by a computers processor, and secondary storage referred to data stored on non-volatile devices such as SSDs and HDDs.

Q: What type of user is most likely to use RAID?

CardsTerm ______ is the number of bytes (characters) a storage medium can hold.

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Chapter 17 Storage
What is a storage technique that reads or writes data consecutively?
Which refers to the number of bytes a storage medium can hold?
Is a storage medium also called a primary storage?
What type of user is most likely to use RAID?

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Chapter 17 Storage

Question	Answer
__________ commonly store items in a single track that spirals from the center of the disc to the edge of the disc	Optical discs
The drive designation of an optical disc drive, into which the disc would fit, usually follows alphabetically after that of all the _____ ______	hard disks
A(n) ____ drive is a flash memory storage device that plugs in a USB port on a computer or portable device.	thumb
Current USB flash drives have transfer rates of ____	12 MBps
If the computer has an internal hard disk (drive C) and a DVD drive (drive D) and no other disk drives, what drive will the USB flash drive probably be?	e
Users subscribe to a ________ ______ service to save time by storing large files instantly, allow others to access files, and store offsite backups of data.	cloud storage
A DVD ____ is a drive that usually can read audio CDs, CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, in addition to DVD-ROMs.	player
A Kodak ____ CD is a type of CD-ROM that stores digital versions of a single roll of film using a jpg file format.	picture
A ____ overcomes the major disadvantage of CD-R disks, which is being able to write on them only once.	CD-RW
A card ____ is a device that reads data, instructions, and information stored on flash memory cards.	reader/writer
A computer output ____ recorder is the device that records images on microfilm.	microfile
A disk ____ consists of a special-purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer of data, instructions, and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other components in the computer.	controller
A group of two or more integrated hard disks is called a(n) ____.	RAID
A newer, expensive type of disk, called a(n) ____, has storage capacities up to 100 GB, with expectations of exceeding 200 GB in the future.	BD-Rom
A read/write ____ is the mechanism that reads and writes items in the drive as it barely touches the disk’s recording surface.	head
A standard CD-ROM is called a ____ disc because manufacturers write all items on the disc at one time.	single-session
A storage technique that a _______ can use to achieve a higher storage capacity than a CD-ROM is to make the disk denser by packing the pits closer together, use two layers of pits and are double-sided.	DVD-ROM
A tape ____ is a small, rectangular, plastic housing for tape.	cartridge
A(n) ____ card, which is similar in size to a credit card or ATM card, stores data on a thin microprocessor embedded in the card.	smart
A(n) ____ device is the computer hardware that records and/or retrieves items to and from storage media.	storage
A(n) ____ disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written to and read by a laser.	Optical
A(n) ____ hard disk is a hard disk that you insert and take out of a drive, and it may either be built into the system unit or external and connected via a USB or FireWire port.	removable
A(n) ____ is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.	backup
A(n) ____ is a high-capacity optical disc on which users can read but not write or erase.	DVD-ROM
A(n) ____ is a multisession optical disc on which users can write, but not erase, their own items such as text, graphics, and audio.	CD-R
A(n) ____ is a type of optical disc that users can read from but not write to or erase.	DVD-ROM
A(n) ____ 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(n) ____ smart drive is a special type of USB flash drive that includes preinstalled software accessed through a Windows-type interface	U3
____________ __________ have the following characteristics: a read/write head, sectors and tracks and a stated capacity.	Hard drive
__________ uses sequential access	Tape
__________ ______ ______ can transport large number of files, easily store large files and can be used to add additional storage space.	portable hard drive
Common types of _____ _______ ________ include compact flash, secure digital and memory stick, xD.	flash memory cards
Comparable to a tape recorder, a tape ____ reads and writes data and information on a tape.	drive
Current ____ have storage capacities of 16 GB to 256 GB and more.	SSD
Most EXCEPT ____ often have internal miniature hard disks.	laptops
_______ ______ is a cloud storage provider for cloud storage of documents, presentations, and spreadsheets	Google docs
______ ___________ __________ can be used to add memory, storage and communications capabilities	ExpressCard modules
____ is an erasable multisession disc users can write on multiple times.	CD-RW
Many ________ ________ ______ offer encryption, web applications and web applications	cloud storage providers
One popular use of ____ is to store a prepaid amount of money, such as for student purchases on campus.	smart cards
Place a CD or DVD in its protective case, called a(n) ____ box, when it is not being used.	Jewel
Some cloud storage services charge an additional per ____ fee for data transferred to and from the cloud storage service.	gigabyte
Some computers improve hard disk access time by using a disk ____, which consists of memory chips that store frequently accessed items.	cache
___________ _________ access items in microseconds and milliseconds	storage devices
_________ storage devices access items in ____.	tape
Tape storage requires ____ access, which refers to reading or writing data consecutively.	sequential
The inflexible, circular platters on ____ disks use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information.	hard
The smallest unit of data a computer can process is a(n) ____.	bit
The use of microfilm and microfiche require a special ________.	reader
To write on a CD-RW disc, users must have CD-RW software and a CD-RW	drive
With future technology, a(n) ____ potentially will contain up to 20 layers, each with a capacity of 5 GB.	HD-VMD
____ devices are servers connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage.	NAS
____ retain data, instructions, and information for future use.	storage devices
____ is a high-capacity rewritable DVD format.	BD-RE
____ is a magnetically coated ribbon of plastic capable of storing large amounts of data and information at a low cost.	Tape
____ is a small sheet of film, usually about 4 inches by 6 inches, that stores microscopic images of documents	microfiche
____ is the number of bytes (characters) a storage medium can hold.	capacity
____ is the process of dividing a disk into tracks and sectors, so the operating system can store and locate data and information on the disk.	formatting
____ means you can write on one part of a disc at one time and another part at a later time.	multisession
____ storage is an Internet service that provides storage to computer users.	cloud
__________ ____ storage is the physical material on which a computer keeps data, instructions, and information.	secondary

What is a storage technique that reads or writes data consecutively?

network attached storage. storage technique that reads or writes data consecutively. sequential access.

Which refers to the number of bytes a storage medium can hold?

Capacity is the number of bytes (characters) a storage medium can hold. A typical hard disk has 320 GB (320 billion bytes) of storage capacity.

Is a storage medium also called a primary storage?

An organization's storage is often classified as primary and secondary. Originally, primary storage referred to data that is kept in memory for fast retrieval by a computer's processor, and secondary storage referred to data stored on non-volatile devices such as SSDs and HDDs.

What type of user is most likely to use RAID?

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Term ______ is the number of bytes (characters) a storage medium can hold.	Definition Capacity
Term Which type of user is most likely to use a RAID?	Definition enterprise
Term Blu-ray players are backwards compatible with DVD and CD formats.	Definition true
Term Hard disks are read/write storage media.	Definition true

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