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What is the main difference in how external hard disks and removable hard disks are connected to a computer?
What is the main difference in how external hard disks and removable hard disks are connected to a computer?
- External hard disks connect through the headphone jack, while removable hard disks use the USB port
- External hard disks connect to the computer using the USB port, while removable hard disks are inserted into computer bays (correct)
- External hard disks connect to computer bays, while removable hard disks use the USB port
- External hard disks connect to the computer using an Ethernet port, while removable hard disks use the USB-C port
What is the function of a controller in a hard disk?
What is the function of a controller in a hard disk?
- To receive instructions from the CPU (correct)
- To magnetize small particles on the platter
- To form full circles on the surface of the disk
- To divide the hard disk into partitions
What is the purpose of high-level formatting of a hard disk after purchasing?
What is the purpose of high-level formatting of a hard disk after purchasing?
- To format it at a low-level for manufacturing
- To divide it into tracks and sectors
- To magnetize small particles on the platter
- To make it ready for the operating system to store and retrieve data (correct)
How are sectors grouped for reading and writing purposes on a hard disk?
How are sectors grouped for reading and writing purposes on a hard disk?
What is the main difference between a memory card and a hard disk?
What is the main difference between a memory card and a hard disk?
Which of the following is an example of a volatile storage medium?
Which of the following is an example of a volatile storage medium?
What is the purpose of access time in a storage device?
What is the purpose of access time in a storage device?
In terms of storage capacity, how does a hard disk compare to a USB flash drive?
In terms of storage capacity, how does a hard disk compare to a USB flash drive?
What is the unit of measurement for access time?
What is the unit of measurement for access time?
Which of the following is considered a permanent storage medium?
Which of the following is considered a permanent storage medium?
What is the purpose of high-level formatting of a hard disk after purchasing?
What is the purpose of high-level formatting of a hard disk after purchasing?
Which storage medium uses small magnetic particles to store data?
Which storage medium uses small magnetic particles to store data?
In a hard disk, what is the function of a cluster?
In a hard disk, what is the function of a cluster?
What is the main difference between a memory card and a hard disk?
What is the main difference between a memory card and a hard disk?
What is the role of a controller in a hard disk?
What is the role of a controller in a hard disk?
