Input, Output and Storage Flashcards
1
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Input Device
A
A device that sends a signal into a computer
2
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Output Device
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A device that sends a signal out from a computer
3
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A device that sends a signal out from a computer
A
A device that stores data
4
Q
Magnetic Storage
A
Stores data in binary using magnetic polarities
5
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Flash Storage
A
Flows of electrons into gates between oxide layers changes charge to store 1s and 0s
6
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Optical Storage
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Stores data as binary using Pits and Lands
7
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RAM
A
Volatile primary memory that stores the data of programs currently in use
8
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ROM
A
Non-Volatile memory that stores the bootstrap and start-up info for the computer
9
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Virtual Storage
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Storage that is stored online e.g. the cloud
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