Chapt 12 Flashcards
You can access the contents of volatile memory as long as ?
The system is powered on
When is volatile memory cleared/deleted?
On power off
Example of volatile memory:
RAM
______ storage is where to place new and changed data so it’s available when the system is shut down
Non-volatile
Example of non-volatile storage:
magnetic (spinning disk) hard drives, solid-state drives, optical storage, flash drives, network storage, and cloud storage.
_______ storage does not require an Internet or even a network connection
Local
________ is a sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects that can harm computer components
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
ESD protection looks like?
an ESD strap and ESD mat.
Hard drives are available in two types:
Solid state
Spinning disk, using magnetic storage
_______ are faster and are not affected by shock.
Solid state drives
If you are using a computer to host many print jobs or other tasks that create temporary files, configure Windows to?
send the print queue and other temporary files to a different spinning drive
Linux kernel ______ was released in 2013
3.8
To determine the version of the Linux kernel your Linux distribution uses, open Terminal and use this command ?
uname -r
:~$uname -r
4.15.0-22-generic
What is the kernel version?
4
:~$uname -r
4.15.0-22-generic
What is the major revision?
15
the two most common SSD form factors used in laptops?
2.5-inch and M.2 module
_______ flash memory is a type of nonvolatile storage technology that does not require power to retain data
NAND
NAND flash memory and a ______________ chip are used in solid state drives,
Flash memory controller
__________ drives contain one or more aluminum or glass platters that have magnetic coatings
Spinning disk
(SSHD)
A solid-state hybrid drive (SSHD)
SSD’s have many advantages over their rivals: (name 3)
SSDs use smaller form factors so they can fit into smaller spaces, they run cooler, and they are much faster than spinning disk drives
SSHD max capacity?
4Tb