1.1.3 Input, Output Storage Flashcards
Give two types of magnetic storage
Two from:
● Hard disk drive
● Floppy disk
● Magnetic tape
Give three examples of input devices
Three from:
Keyboard
Mouse
Microphone
Webcam
Touchpad
Barcode reader
Magnetic stripe reader
Give an example of a device which is used for both
input and output
Touchscreen
What name is given to the areas on a CD’s surface
which have been burned into grooves by a laser?
Pits
What does CD stand for?
Compact Disk
Give three examples of output devices
Three from:
Speaker
Monitor
Printer
Projector
Which has the highest typical storage capacity: CD,
DVD or Blu-Ray?
Blu-Ray
In a hard disk drive, what is mounted at the end of
the actuating arm?
Read / write head
Give two types of magnetic storage
Two from:
● Hard disk drive
● Floppy disk
● Magnetic tape
Which storage device has typical
capacities in the range 500GB-5TB?
Hard disk drive
Give two disadvantages of SSDs
● High cost per GB
● Limited lifespan
What does ROM stand for?
Read-Only Memory
Describe the structure in which information is stored
in flash memory
Information is stored in blocks, which
are combined to form pages.
What is meant by non-volatile?
A non-volatile storage medium does
not lose its information when power is
lost.
Which two types of logic gate are used in flash
storage?
NAND and NOR
