Hardware- Storage

Question 1

Internal storage

Answer 1

Storage that is built into the main computer unit.

Question 2

Loading

Answer 2

Moving a program or data from secondary storage to

primary memory, so that it can be used by the processor.

Question 3

Magnetic storage

Answer 3

Storage that uses a surface which can be magnetised to

store data.

Question 4

Removable storage

Answer 4

Storage that can be disconnected from the main
computer unit, for example to transfer files between
computers.

Question 5

Saving

Answer 5

Moving a data, program or file from memory onto

secondary storage for later use.

Question 6

Secondary storage device

Answer 6

A device that is used to store data when it is not in use,

including after the computer has been switch off.

Question 7

Solid state drive

Answer 7

Storage that works by storing the data in electronic

circuits.