MEMORY and STORAGE

Question 1

memory

Answer 1

consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed

Question 2

memory address

Answer 2

where bytes of data is stored in memory identified by

Question 3

random access memory

Answer 3

aka main memory; it loses its content when power is removed

Question 4

read only memory

Answer 4

its contents are not lost when power is removed

Question 5

firmware

Answer 5

contains permanently written data or instructions

Question 6

memory access time

Answer 6

amount of time it takes to read data or instructions from memory

Question 7

memory modules

Answer 7

small circuit board. has single inline and double inline

Question 8

programmable rom

Answer 8

one time programmable; programmed by user using external device

Question 9

erasable rom

Answer 9

reusable, content can be erased with UV light, programmable using external device

Question 10

electrically erasable prom

Answer 10

clears entire blocks with single operation, programmable in place

Question 11

external memory

Answer 11

aka secondary storage; records or retrieves item to from storage media

Question 12

storage capacity

Answer 12

number of bytes that a storage medium holds

Question 13

storage access time

Answer 13

measures the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item

Question 14

transfer rate

Answer 14

the speed with which the data and instructions are transferred to/from a storage device

Question 15

hard disk

Answer 15

storage device that contains one or more flexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data and instructions

Question 16

solid state drive

Answer 16

flash memory storage device that has its own processor to manage its storage

Question 17

flash memory storage

Answer 17

type of nonvolatile memory that can be erased electronically and rewritten; its lack of moving parts makes it more durable and shock resistant

Question 18

optical disc

Answer 18

storage medium that consists of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic and lacquer

Question 19

usb flash drives

Answer 19

aka thumb drive; plugs in a usb port on a computer

Question 20

memory card

Answer 20

removable flash memory storage inserted into a slot in a computer

Question 21

enterprise storage

Answer 21

high-capacity storage solutions designed for business to manage, store, and protect large volumes of data

Question 22

network attached storage

Answer 22

file-level storage solution that connects to a network, allowing multiple devices to access shared files

Question 23

storage area network

Answer 23

block-level storage solution that connects servers to a dedicated storage network used in large enterprises

Question 24

cloud storage

Answer 24

online storage solution that allows business and individuals to store data on remote servers, accessible via the internet