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3.3 Removable Storage Flashcards

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What is removable storage?

A

Devices that store data and can be easily moved between computers without opening the case (e.g., USB drives, memory cards).

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What are hot swappable devices?

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Devices that can be connected or disconnected without powering down the computer (e.g., USB, Thunderbolt, eSATA).

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What is required for SATA hot swapping?

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AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) must be enabled in BIOS/UEFI.

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What is the data transfer speed of USB 3.0?

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Up to 5 Gbps.

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What is the data transfer speed of eSATA?

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Up to 6 Gbps.

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What is the data transfer speed of USB 3.2 or USB 4?

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Up to 40 Gbps.

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What is a drive enclosure?

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A device that converts an internal HDD or SSD into an external drive.

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What are common interfaces for drive enclosures?

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USB, Thunderbolt, eSATA.

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What are the advantages of a drive enclosure?

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Portability and protection for internal components.

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What is a flash drive?

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A portable, lightweight USB storage device for small data transfers or backups.

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What are the limitations of flash drives?

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Slower than SSDs and less durable over repeated writes.

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What are memory cards commonly used for?

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Devices like cameras, smartphones, and IoT systems.

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What are common types of memory cards?

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SD, MicroSD, CompactFlash, Memory Stick.

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What is the speed of a UHS-1 memory card?

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Up to 108 MB/s.

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What is the speed of a UHS-2 memory card?

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Up to 312 MB/s.

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What is the speed of a UHS-3 memory card?

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Up to 624 MB/s.

17
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What memory card speed is ideal for 4K video recording?

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UHS-3.

18
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What is a tape drive?

A

A device used for backups, often in enterprise environments.

19
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What are the advantages of tape drives?

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Cost-effective for large backups and supports offsite storage.

20
Q

What is the storage capacity of LTO Ultrium tapes?

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Up to 3 TB per tape.

21
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What are floppy disks?

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Legacy storage devices with a capacity of ~1.44 MB for 3.5-inch disks.

22
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When are floppy disks still used?

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In legacy systems like industrial or military hardware.

23
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What is a common solution for modern compatibility with floppy disks?

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External USB floppy drives.

24
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What are USB flash drives best for?

A

Portable storage and quick data transfers.

25
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What are tape drives ideal for?

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Enterprise backups and disaster recovery storage.

26
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What are memory cards best suited for?

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Mobile devices, cameras, and portable storage.

27
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What storage device is ideal for high-speed external connections?

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USB 3.2/4 or Thunderbolt external drives.

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