Computer Storage Capacity: CPU, Memory, and Drives

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A CPU typically uses gigabytes (GB) of byte size for holding data during processing.

False (B)

Memory modules primarily assist the video card in processing graphical information, utilizing gigabytes of byte capacity.

False (B)

A video card employs a small byte size, similar to a CPU, for processing graphical information.

False (B)

Solid State Drives (SSDs) and Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) use terabytes (TB) of byte capacity, a smaller amount of storage than CPUs.

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Increasing the byte capacity of a solid-state drive will generally decrease the amount of data and information that can be stored.

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Flashcards

CPU (Microprocessor)

A processor that uses small byte sizes to hold data during processing.

Memory Module (RAM)

Assists the CPU by using large byte capacity to run software.

Video Card (GPU)

Uses large byte capacity to process graphical information.

Solid State Drive / Hard Disk Drive (SSD/HDD)

Stores data and information persistently using large byte capacity.

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Byte Capacity

Units of data storage, often measured in MB, GB, or TB.

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Study Notes

  • Devices use Byte as capacity

CPU (Microprocessor)

  • Uses a small byte size for holding data and information during the processing stage
  • Has megabytes of storage (MB)

Memory Module

  • Uses big size byte capacity in assisting a CPU computer in running different software
  • Has gigabytes of storage (GB)

Video Card

  • Uses big size byte capacity during the system process for graphical information
  • Has gigabytes of storage (GB)

Solid State Drive / Hard Disk Drive

  • Uses big byte capacity during storing data and information in the system
  • Has terabytes of storage (TB)

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