Data Storage Fundamentals

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Why is data storage necessary?

For future retrieval or delivery to the outside world (correct)

To only store important data

To reduce the amount of data

Because data is useless otherwise

What happens to stored data?

It's shared with others without permission

It gets deleted immediately

It's stored for later use or delivery (correct)

It's used for immediate processing

What is the purpose of storing data?

For future use or delivery (correct)

To only store temporary data

To process it immediately

To discard it later

Where is data stored?

In a digital space Signup and view all the answers

Why is data storage important?

For future retrieval and delivery to the outside world Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason why some people may not choose Apple computers?

They are expensive. Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage that Apple computers have?

They have a more visually appealing operating system. Signup and view all the answers

Why do some people prefer Mac OS over Windows?

Because of the look and feel. Signup and view all the answers

What is not a reason why people prefer Mac OS?

It is more expensive. Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of Apple computers?

They are more expensive. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an input device?

To send data to a computer Signup and view all the answers

What is sent to a computer through an input device?

Data, information, or control signals Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an input device in a computer system?

To provide user input Signup and view all the answers

What interacts with a computer through an input device?

The user Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of using an input device?

Data transmission to the computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the del command?

To delete one or multiple files Signup and view all the answers

What is the dir command used for?

To list the contents of a directory Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you use the delete command?

A file is deleted Signup and view all the answers

What is not a function of the del command?

Listing the contents of a directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the del and dir commands?

Del deletes a file, dir lists the contents Signup and view all the answers

What happens to internal commands during system booting?

They are loaded into the system memory. Signup and view all the answers

What is true about internal commands?

They cannot be seen, modified, detected, or deleted. Signup and view all the answers

Why can't internal commands be deleted?

Because they do not exist in the form of a file. Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of internal commands?

They are loaded into the system memory. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between internal commands and other files?

Internal commands do not exist in the form of a file. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Data Storage

Data must be stored in a location for future retrieval, use, or delivery to the outside world.

Input Devices

Input devices allow users to send data, information, or control signals to a computer.

Operating Systems

Apple computers tend to be more expensive than other computers.
Many people prefer the look and feel of Mac OS over Windows.

Internal Commands

Internal commands are loaded into system memory during system booting.
Internal commands are not visible, modifiable, detectable, or deletable because they do not exist as files.

Command Line Functions

del command is used to delete one or multiple files.
delete command is used to delete a file.
dir command is used to list the contents of one or multiple directories.

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Learn about the basics of data storage, including storing data for future retrieval and delivery to external sources. Understand the importance of data storage in computing systems.