1.1.3 Input, output and storage Flashcards

1
Q

what are types of magnetic storage?

A

-hard disk drive
-floppy disk
-magnetic tape

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2
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what are examples of input devices?

A

-keyboard
-microphone
-mouse

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3
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what are examples of output devices?

A

-speaker
-monitor
-printer

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4
Q

which has the highest typical storage capacity: CD,
DVD or Blu-Ray?

A

Blu-Ray

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5
Q

how much storage does a hard disk drive have?

A

500GB - 5TB

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6
Q

what are advantages of SSD’s?

A

-high transfer speeds
-lightweight
-no moving parts

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7
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what are disadvantages of SSD’s?

A

-high cost per GB
-limited lifespan

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8
Q

what is meant by non-volatile?

A

a non-volatile storage medium does
not lose its information when power is lost

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9
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is ROM volatile or non volatile?

A

non volatile

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10
Q

what are the disadvantages of CDs?

A

-portable
-cheap to produce

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11
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what are the advantages of CDs?

A

-they are easily damaged by scratches
-they have relatively low capacities
-they have relatively slow transfer speeds

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