Managing Data Storage

Question 1

BIOS Memory

Answer 1

Special memory that keeps track of its data even when the power is turned off, and is stored in EEPROMS.

Question 2

Cache Memory

Answer 2

High-speed memory that the CPU can access directly.

Question 3

Disk Duplexing

Answer 3

Disk mirroring in which the two drives in the mirror each have a dedicated disk controller.

Question 4

Drive Rails

Answer 4

Metal strips that can be screwed onto an internal drive before installation.

Question 5

Duplexing

Answer 5

The process that enables automatic printing on both sides of printing media, such as paper and envelopes.

Question 6

ECC (Error Correction Code)

Answer 6

An error correction method that uses several bits for error-checking.

Question 7

EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)

Answer 7

A ROM chip that can be reprogrammed by using software from the BIOS or chip manufacturer through the flashing process.

Question 8

ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)

Answer 8

The phenomenon that occurs when electrons rush from one body with a static charge to another with an unequal charge, following the path of least resistance.

Question 9

External Enclosure

Answer 9

A plastic barrier that protects the inner workings of a hard drive.

Question 10

fdisk

Answer 10

A menu-driven utility program that is used for creating, modifying or deleting partitions on a disk drive.

Question 11

File Recovery Software

Answer 11

Software that can recover deleted files from your computer system.

Question 12

Flashing

Answer 12

Updating firmware electronically.

Question 13

Memory Module

Answer 13

A system unit component that holds a group of memory chips that act as a single memory chip.

Question 14

Mirroring

Answer 14

A disk fault-tolerance method in which data from an entire partition is copied onto a second drive.

Question 15

Parity

Answer 15

An error correction method for electronic communications.

Question 16

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent or Inexpensive Disks)

Answer 16

A set of vendor-independent specifications for fault-tolerant configurations on multiple-disk systems.

Question 17

RAM (Random Access Memory)

Answer 17

A computer storage method that functions as a computer’s main memory.

Question 18

RAM Module

Answer 18

A computer storage method that functions as a computer’s main memory.

Question 19

SIMM (Single In-Line Memory Modules)

Answer 19

A RAM form factor with a 32-bit data path.

Question 20

SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology)

Answer 20

A monitoring system that can help anticipate storage drive failures due to excess heat, excess noise, damaged sectors or read/write errors.

Question 21

Storage Spaces

Answer 21

The Windows 8/8.1 implementation of RAID.

Question 22

Striping

Answer 22

A disk performance-enhancement feature in which data is spread across multiple drives to improve read and write access speeds.