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Random access means that data
can be retrieved directly from any
location on the storage medium, in
any order.
Random access means that data can be retrieved directly from any location on the storage medium, in any order.
True
A storage device is a piece of
software into which a storage
medium is inserted to be read from
or written to.
A storage device is a piece of software into which a storage medium is inserted to be read from or written to.
False
A CD-R disc can be written to by
the user.
A CD-R disc can be written to by the user.
True
A hybrid hard drive contains both
magnetic hard drive and optical
discs.
A hybrid hard drive contains both magnetic hard drive and optical discs.
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The mouse is the most common
pointing device for a desktop
computer.
The mouse is the most common pointing device for a desktop computer.
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Which hard drive uses flash memory
chips instead of metal magnetic hard
disks?
Which hard drive uses flash memory chips instead of metal magnetic hard disks?
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A device used to enter characters at
the location on the screen marked by
the cursor
A device used to enter characters at the location on the screen marked by the cursor
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Are pen-based systems that capture
handwritten input as it is being written:
Are pen-based systems that capture handwritten input as it is being written:
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Which device record signatures for
purchases, deliveries, and other applications
that require recorded authori
Which device record signatures for purchases, deliveries, and other applications that require recorded authori
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Which of the following transfer all input
written or drawn on the tablet to the computer in
real time and allow the use of pen navigation
tools?
Which of the following transfer all input written or drawn on the tablet to the computer in real time and allow the use of pen navigation tools?
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a display device that is touched with
the finger to issue commands or otherwise
provide input to the connected device
a display device that is touched with the finger to issue commands or otherwise provide input to the connected device
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Are color printers designed to
print photograph
Are color printers designed to print photograph
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Is defined as a personal audio
output device used by an individual so
only he or she can hear the sound
Is defined as a personal audio output device used by an individual so only he or she can hear the sound
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Are the standard for business
documents and come in both personal
and network versions
Are the standard for business documents and come in both personal and network versions
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Is something stored on a storage
medium, such as a program, a
document, or an image:
Is something stored on a storage medium, such as a program, a document, or an image:
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Which of these best describes a file?
Which of these best describes a file?
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Which of these is described as a
name given to a file by the user?
Which of these is described as a name given to a file by the user?
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a named place on a storage medium into
which the user can place files in order to keep the
files stored on that medium organized
a named place on a storage medium into which the user can place files in order to keep the files stored on that medium organized
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Which type of scanners are designed to
capture text and other data while on the go?
Which type of scanners are designed to capture text and other data while on the go?
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If you want to add, delete, or change the data
on an optical disc, which one will you use?
If you want to add, delete, or change the data on an optical disc, which one will you use?
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Any files you delete from your cloud account
will normally also be erased from the cloud folder
on your computer if you choose to sync your files
with your cloud storage account. Which of the
following actions should you take to protect your
data?
Any files you delete from your cloud account will normally also be erased from the cloud folder on your computer if you choose to sync your files with your cloud storage account. Which of the following actions should you take to protect your data?
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How do sequential and random access files differ in terms of data access?
How do sequential and random access files differ in terms of data access?
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What do you expect to be the optimal input device
of the future?
What do you expect to be the optimal input device of the future?
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This storage device consist of flash memory media
integrated into a self-contained unit that connects to a
computer or other device via a USB port and is powered
via that port:
This storage device consist of flash memory media integrated into a self-contained unit that connects to a computer or other device via a USB port and is powered via that port:
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Is a small, rectangular flash memory storage
medium:
Is a small, rectangular flash memory storage medium:
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Biometric reader
Biometric reader
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E-paper
E-paper
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Speaker
Speaker
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3D printer
3D printer
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Flat-panel display
Flat-panel display
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Digital camera
Digital camera
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Data projector
Data projector
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Microphone
Microphone
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OLED monitor
OLED monitor
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Touch pad
Touch pad
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Is the hardware where data is actualy stored
Is the hardware where data is actualy stored
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Internal (located inside the system unit)
External (plugged into an external port on
the system unit)
remote (located on another computer,
such as a network server or web server)
Internal (located inside the system unit) External (plugged into an external port on the system unit) remote (located on another computer, such as a network server or web server)
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_______ (located inside the system unit)
______ (plugged into an external port on
the system unit)
_____ (located on another computer,
such as a network server or web server)
_______ (located inside the system unit) ______ (plugged into an external port on the system unit) _____ (located on another computer, such as a network server or web server)
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have the advantage of requiring no
additional desk space and are usually
faster than their external counterparts
have the advantage of requiring no additional desk space and are usually faster than their external counterparts
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can be easily transported from one location to
another (such as to share data with others, to
transfer data between a work computer and
home computer, or ton take digital photos to a
photo store.)
They can also be removed from the computer
and stored in a secure area (such as for back up
purposes or to protect sensitive data.)
can be easily transported from one location to another (such as to share data with others, to transfer data between a work computer and home computer, or ton take digital photos to a photo store.) They can also be removed from the computer and stored in a secure area (such as for back up purposes or to protect sensitive data.)
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Are accesed over a network
Are accesed over a network
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also called DIRECT ACESS, means that
the data can be retrieved directly from
any location on the storage medium, in
any order
works in a manner similar to a DVD player
used to play music or movies ; that is, it
can jump directly to a particular location
on the medium when data located at that
location is needed
also called DIRECT ACESS, means that the data can be retrieved directly from any location on the storage medium, in any order works in a manner similar to a DVD player used to play music or movies ; that is, it can jump directly to a particular location on the medium when data located at that location is needed
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Media that allow random
access are somwetimes
referred to as ________. This means that the
storage system can locate
each piece of stored data at a
unique address
Media that allow random access are somwetimes referred to as ________. This means that the storage system can locate each piece of stored data at a unique address
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The data can only be retrieved in the
order in which it is physically stored in
the medium
The data can only be retrieved in the order in which it is physically stored in the medium
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One type of storage device that is
sometimes used with computers for
backup purposes and that uses
sequental access is a
One type of storage device that is sometimes used with computers for backup purposes and that uses sequental access is a
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Anything (such as program, letter, digital
photograph, or song) stored on a storage
medium is reffered to as a
Anything (such as program, letter, digital photograph, or song) stored on a storage medium is reffered to as a
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Data files are
also often called .
Data files are also often called .
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During the storage process , the user is
required to give the file a name, called a
During the storage process , the user is required to give the file a name, called a
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such as conventional hard drives,
data stored magnetically on the storage medium, which means the
data (0s and 1s) is represented using different magnetic alignments.
The storage device can chnge the magnetic alignment when needed,
so data can be written to the medium, deleted from the medium, or
rewritten to the medium.
such as conventional hard drives, data stored magnetically on the storage medium, which means the data (0s and 1s) is represented using different magnetic alignments. The storage device can chnge the magnetic alignment when needed, so data can be written to the medium, deleted from the medium, or rewritten to the medium.
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(such as DVDs) store data optically using laser
beams.
(such as DVDs) store data optically using laser beams.
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is used to store most programs and data.
is used to store most programs and data.
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( those located inside the system unit) are
not designed to be removed, unless they need to be repaired or
replaced.
( those located inside the system unit) are not designed to be removed, unless they need to be repaired or replaced.
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typically connect to a computer via an
external port (such as USB or Thunderbolt port) or a wireless
connection and are frequently used for additional storage ( such as
for digital photos, videos, and other larges multimedia filesparticularly for users of tablets and other devices with limited internal
storage.
typically connect to a computer via an external port (such as USB or Thunderbolt port) or a wireless connection and are frequently used for additional storage ( such as for digital photos, videos, and other larges multimedia filesparticularly for users of tablets and other devices with limited internal storage.
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the traditional type of hard drive, also called a HARD DISK DRIVE or
an HDD) contains one or more metal Hard Disks or Platters that are
coated with a magnetizable substance.
the traditional type of hard drive, also called a HARD DISK DRIVE or an HDD) contains one or more metal Hard Disks or Platters that are coated with a magnetizable substance.
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data is stored on circular tracks; the 0s and 1s are represented
magnetically
data is stored on circular tracks; the 0s and 1s are represented magnetically
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Each track is devided into _____
Each track is devided into _____
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One or more adjacent sectors form a cluster, the smallest amount of
disk space that can be used to hold a file
One or more adjacent sectors form a cluster, the smallest amount of disk space that can be used to hold a file
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consist of a vertical stack of tracks, the same relative track on each
disk surface
consist of a vertical stack of tracks, the same relative track on each disk surface
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are hard drives that use flash memory chips instead of magnetic disks
are hard drives that use flash memory chips instead of magnetic disks
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also called HYBRID DRIVES, contains both flash memory
chips and magnetic hard drives
also called HYBRID DRIVES, contains both flash memory chips and magnetic hard drives
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TB drives contains 2 hard disks and
4 read/write heads that operate in a manner similar to a
conventional hard drive
TB drives contains 2 hard disks and 4 read/write heads that operate in a manner similar to a conventional hard drive
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contains 8 GB of flash memory to
increase performance
contains 8 GB of flash memory to increase performance
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are permanently located inside a computer's
system unit and typically are not removed unless there us a problem with
them
are permanently located inside a computer's system unit and typically are not removed unless there us a problem with them
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are commonly used for transporting a
large amount of data from one computer to another another (
by moving the entire hard drive to another computer) for backup
purposes, and for additional storage.
are commonly used for transporting a large amount of data from one computer to another another ( by moving the entire hard drive to another computer) for backup purposes, and for additional storage.
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is represented on an
optical disc in the form of
microscopic pits and
lands.
is represented on an optical disc in the form of microscopic pits and lands.
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is a
device that
reads and
writes data to
optical discs,
such as CDs,
DVDs, and
Blu-ray
discs
is a device that reads and writes data to optical discs, such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs
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are typically
circular and 12 centimeters
(4.7 inches) in diameter.
are typically circular and 12 centimeters (4.7 inches) in diameter.
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is a type of memory
that can only be read, not written.
is a type of memory that can only be read, not written.
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is a data storage medium
that can be written to once and then read many
times.
is a data storage medium that can be written to once and then read many times.
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is a data storage medium
that can be written to and erased multiple times.
is a data storage medium that can be written to and erased multiple times.
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is a type of
non-volatile memory that can be
electrically erased and
reprogrammed
is a type of non-volatile memory that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed
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is a type of Əlash memory
that is used in embedded
systems. Embedded
systems are devices that
are designed to perform a
specific task, such as a
washing machine, a
microwave oven, or a car.
is a type of Əlash memory that is used in embedded systems. Embedded systems are devices that are designed to perform a specific task, such as a washing machine, a microwave oven, or a car.
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is a
small, portable storage
device that uses Əlash
memory to store data.
Flash memory cards are
commonly used in digital
cameras, cell phones, and
other portable devices.
is a small, portable storage device that uses Əlash memory to store data. Flash memory cards are commonly used in digital cameras, cell phones, and other portable devices.
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is a
device that allows you to
connect a Əlash memory card to
a computer.
is a device that allows you to connect a Əlash memory card to a computer.
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also
known as a USB stick,
thumb drive, or pen drive,
is a small, portable
storage device that uses
Əlash memory to store
data. It is typically
connected to a computer
or other device via a USB
port.
also known as a USB stick, thumb drive, or pen drive, is a small, portable storage device that uses Əlash memory to store data. It is typically connected to a computer or other device via a USB port.
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The use of a storage device that accessed through a local network
The use of a storage device that accessed through a local network
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A high performance storage device individually connected to a network
to provide storage for computers on that network.Designed for business use and;
others are geared for home use instead
-designed to store multimedia data such as
a. downloaded music
b. recorded TV shows
c. downloaded movies
( type of network storage)
A high performance storage device individually connected to a network to provide storage for computers on that network.Designed for business use and; others are geared for home use instead -designed to store multimedia data such as a. downloaded music b. recorded TV shows c. downloaded movies ( type of network storage)
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A network of hard drives or
other storage devices that
provide storage for a network of
computers.
it consists a separate network of
hard drive or other storage
devices which is connected to
the main network. (type of network storage)
A network of hard drives or other storage devices that provide storage for a network of computers. it consists a separate network of hard drive or other storage devices which is connected to the main network. (type of network storage)
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Remote storage services accessed via
the Internet.
Remote storage services accessed via the Internet.
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A storage medium consisting of a
credit card-sized peice of plastic
with built-in computer circuitry
and other components
Typically a Processor, Memory,
and Storage.
Stores a small amount of data
typically 64 KB or less.
Can be used for payment or
identification purposes
A storage medium consisting of a credit card-sized peice of plastic with built-in computer circuitry and other components Typically a Processor, Memory, and Storage. Stores a small amount of data typically 64 KB or less. Can be used for payment or identification purposes
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are usually
scalable so additionl hard drives
can be added as needed.
It is for mainframes and servers.
Utilizes much of the same storage
hardware,
standards,
and
principles as those used with
personal computers, but on a much
larger scale.
are usually scalable so additionl hard drives can be added as needed. It is for mainframes and servers. Utilizes much of the same storage hardware, standards, and principles as those used with personal computers, but on a much larger scale.
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These types of storage
systems are also
referred as
________. Typically
use Fibre Channel or
iSCSI connection.
These types of storage systems are also referred as ________. Typically use Fibre Channel or iSCSI connection.
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A storage method that uses several hard
drives working together, typically to increase
performance and/or fault tolerance.
Often used to protect critical data on a large
storage systems.
Usually
involves
recording
redundant
(duplicate) copies of stored data, the copies
can be used, when necessary, to reconstruct
lost data.
A storage method that uses several hard drives working together, typically to increase performance and/or fault tolerance. Often used to protect critical data on a large storage systems. Usually involves recording redundant (duplicate) copies of stored data, the copies can be used, when necessary, to reconstruct lost data.
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TWO PRIMARY RAID Techniques
- Stripping
- Mirroring
TWO PRIMARY RAID Techniques
- Stripping
- Mirroring
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When a file is
written to a
RAID system
using striping, it
is split among
two or more
drives.
When a file is written to a RAID system using striping, it is split among two or more drives.
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When a file is
written to a
RAID system
using
mirroring, an
identical copy
of the file is
sent to
another drive
in the system
When a file is written to a RAID system using mirroring, an identical copy of the file is sent to another drive in the system
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Data archiving is the practice of identifying data that is no longer active and moving
it out of production systems into long-term storage systems. Archival data is stored
so that at any time it can be brought back into service. This data doesn’t need to be
accessed very frequently.
Data archiving is the practice of identifying data that is no longer active and moving it out of production systems into long-term storage systems. Archival data is stored so that at any time it can be brought back into service. This data doesn’t need to be accessed very frequently.
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less expensive than regular storage systems
less expensive than regular storage systems
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Storage media consisting of plastic tape with a
magnetizable surface that stores data as a series
of magnetic spots; typically comes as a
cartridge.
Data archiving is the practice of identifying data that is no longer active and moving
it out of production systems into long-term storage systems. Archival data is stored
so that at any time it can be brought back into service. This data doesn’t need to be
accessed very frequently.
Data archiving system less expensive than regular storage systems.
Uses sequential access so it is no longer used
for everyday storage applications.
Low cost per terabyte.
Storage media consisting of plastic tape with a magnetizable surface that stores data as a series of magnetic spots; typically comes as a cartridge. Data archiving is the practice of identifying data that is no longer active and moving it out of production systems into long-term storage systems. Archival data is stored so that at any time it can be brought back into service. This data doesn’t need to be accessed very frequently. Data archiving system less expensive than regular storage systems. Uses sequential access so it is no longer used for everyday storage applications. Low cost per terabyte.
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The ability of a device to identify handwritten characters.
The ability of a device to identify handwritten characters.
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A pen-based systems that
capture handwritten input
as it is being written.
Record all input written
on the paper and transfer
it to a device in either in
real time or when directed
by the user
A pen-based systems that capture handwritten input as it is being written. Record all input written on the paper and transfer it to a device in either in real time or when directed by the user
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Transfer all input written or drawn on the tablet to
the computer in real time and allow the use of pen
navigation tools.
Also called digitalization tablet.
Transfer all input written or drawn on the tablet to the computer in real time and allow the use of pen navigation tools. Also called digitalization tablet.
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A display device that is touched with the finger ti ssue
commands or otherwise provied input connected device.
A display device that is touched with the finger ti ssue commands or otherwise provied input connected device.
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