Storage Flashcards
Computer language
Binary
In information technology, what is storage?
Storage refer to a device that stores data or information
Name the two types of storage devices
- Primary Storage
- Secondary Storage
What is primary storage?
Main storage or memory, is the area in the computer in which data is stored for quick access by the computer’s processor (CPU)
Synonyms for primary or main storage.
Random access
What does volatile storage mean?
You totally lose data when you switch off the system.
Example of volatile form of storage.
Random Access Memory
Name the other two storage areas found in the CPU.
Processor register
Processor Cache
What does OMR mean?
Optical Mark Reader
What does OCR?
Optical Character Recognition
Name some types of input devices.
Mic Joystick Mouse Keyboard Scanner Touch screen Barcode Reader OMR OCR
Which storage device are volatile?
RAM
What is cloud storage?
Examples…
The storing of information on a remote server. iCloud Google drive Dropbox One Drive/Next Drive
What is information technology?
The equipment (hardware and computer) programs (software) that allow us to access, retrieve convert, store, organize, manipulate and present data and information.
Type of computer systems
Mainframe Supercomputer Desktop system mobile devices Embedded devices
