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What type of storage device uses magnetic disks to store data and has moving parts?
What type of storage device uses magnetic disks to store data and has moving parts?
Which of the following storage devices is known for being faster and more reliable than Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)?
Which of the following storage devices is known for being faster and more reliable than Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)?
What is the primary purpose of backup storage?
What is the primary purpose of backup storage?
Which of the following is a characteristic of storage devices that measures the amount of data that can be stored?
Which of the following is a characteristic of storage devices that measures the amount of data that can be stored?
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What is the term for the connection type used to connect a storage device to a computer?
What is the term for the connection type used to connect a storage device to a computer?
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What type of storage device is used to store data that is not currently in use, but is still needed for later use?
What type of storage device is used to store data that is not currently in use, but is still needed for later use?
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Which of the following metrics measures the speed of reading or writing large blocks of data?
Which of the following metrics measures the speed of reading or writing large blocks of data?
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What type of storage device is used to store data that is rarely accessed, but needs to be kept for long periods of time?
What type of storage device is used to store data that is rarely accessed, but needs to be kept for long periods of time?
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Storage Devices
Types of Storage Devices
- Hard Disk Drive (HDD): uses magnetic disks to store data, has moving parts, and is relatively inexpensive.
- Solid-State Drive (SSD): uses flash memory to store data, has no moving parts, and is faster and more reliable than HDD.
- Flash Drive: a small, portable storage device that uses flash memory to store data.
- Optical Drive: uses light to read and write data to CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.
Characteristics of Storage Devices
- Capacity: the amount of data that can be stored on a device, measured in bytes (e.g., GB, TB).
- Speed: the rate at which data can be read or written to a device, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM) for HDD and megabytes per second (MB/s) for SSD.
- Access Time: the time it takes for a device to access data, measured in milliseconds (ms).
- Interface: the connection type used to connect a device to a computer, such as SATA, USB, or PCIe.
Storage Device Performance Metrics
- Sequential Read/Write: measures the speed of reading or writing large blocks of data.
- Random Read/Write: measures the speed of reading or writing small blocks of data in random locations.
- IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second): measures the number of read or write operations per second.
Storage Device Applications
- Primary Storage: used to store the operating system, programs, and data currently in use.
- Secondary Storage: used to store data that is not currently in use, but is still needed for later use.
- Backup Storage: used to store copies of important data to prevent loss in case of a disaster.
- Archival Storage: used to store data that is rarely accessed, but needs to be kept for long periods of time.
Storage Devices
Types of Storage Devices
- Hard Disk Drive (HDD) uses magnetic disks to store data, has moving parts, and is relatively inexpensive.
- Solid-State Drive (SSD) uses flash memory to store data, has no moving parts, and is faster and more reliable than HDD.
- Flash Drive is a small, portable storage device that uses flash memory to store data.
- Optical Drive uses light to read and write data to CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.
Characteristics of Storage Devices
- Capacity refers to the amount of data that can be stored on a device, measured in bytes (e.g., GB, TB).
- Speed measures the rate at which data can be read or written to a device, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM) for HDD and megabytes per second (MB/s) for SSD.
- Access Time measures the time it takes for a device to access data, measured in milliseconds (ms).
- Interface refers to the connection type used to connect a device to a computer, such as SATA, USB, or PCIe.
Storage Device Performance Metrics
- Sequential Read/Write measures the speed of reading or writing large blocks of data.
- Random Read/Write measures the speed of reading or writing small blocks of data in random locations.
- IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) measures the number of read or write operations per second.
Storage Device Applications
- Primary Storage is used to store the operating system, programs, and data currently in use.
- Secondary Storage is used to store data that is not currently in use, but is still needed for later use.
- Backup Storage is used to store copies of important data to prevent loss in case of a disaster.
- Archival Storage is used to store data that is rarely accessed, but needs to be kept for long periods of time.
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Learn about the different types of storage devices, including Hard Disk Drives, Solid-State Drives, Flash Drives, and Optical Drives.
