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Which of the following storage devices typically stores the operating system? |
hard disk/SSD |
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One exabyte is approximately one trillion bytes |
False |
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Which term is used to describe large businesses that require special hardware geared for heavy use, and maximum availability and efficiency to fit the needs of their hundreds or thousands of workers? |
enterprise |
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Which of the following is NOT true about caring for optical discs? |
Moisten a nonabrasive cloth with warm water and ammonia to clean the disc. |
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Some personal computer manufacturers provide a hard disk configuration that connects multiple smaller disks into a single unit that acts like a single large hard disk. What is this grouping called? |
RAID |
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Which of the following refers to the process of writing on an optical disc? |
burning |
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When a user issues a command to run an application, the operating system locates the application in memory and loads it into storage. |
False |
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Which of the following kinds of backup is another name for a full backup? |
archival |
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On desktops, platters most often have a size of approximately 3.5 inches in diameter. What is the size also referred to as? |
form factor |
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How do discs, like the one in the accompanying figure, commonly store items? |
in a single track that spirals from the center of the disc to the edge of the disc |
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You want a storage medium that allows you to locate a particular data item immediately, without having to move consecutively through items stored in front of the desired data item or file. What kind of access will this storage medium use? |
direct |
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What does a controller control? |
the interface between the hard disk and the system bus |
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Although current internal hard disks are built to withstand shocks and are sealed tightly to keep out contaminants, head crashes still occur. |
True |
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Which of the following is the largest from among the following? |
YB |
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You are looking for a term that can be used to refer globally to external hard disks and external SSDs. Which of the following can you use? |
optical storage devices |
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A level 1 configuration enhances storage reliability because, if a disk should fail, a duplicate of the requested item is available within the array of disks. |
True |
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Instead of, or in addition to, access time, some manufacturers state a storage device’s transfer rate because it affects access time. |
True |
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Writing is the process of transferring data, instructions, and information from a storage medium into memory. |
False |
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You want to help ensure that unauthorized people will not be able to view the files on a given medium. Which of the following will you use? |
encryption |
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Which of the following is made of aluminum, glass, or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows items to be recorded magnetically on its surface? |
platter |
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A screen display is considered nonvolatile because its contents disappear when power is removed. |
False |
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Which of the following is true of SSDs compared to traditional hard disks? |
SSDs have faster transfer rates. |
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Which of the following does NOT use direct access? |
tape |
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Instead of, or in addition to, access time, some manufacturers state a storage device’s transfer rate because it affects access time. |
True |
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Which of the following kinds of backup is another name for a selective backup? |
partial |
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You are looking for a way to choose specific files to back up, regardless of whether or not the files have changed since the last incremental backup. Which of the following will you use? |
differential backup |
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Which of the following has a higher capacity and better quality than standard DVDs, especially for high-definition audio and video? |
a Blu-Ray Disc |
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The process of writing on an optical disc is called burning. |
True |
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As with a hard disk, the single track on an optical disc is divided into variably sized sectors on which items are stored. |
True |
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All computers can support multiple internal hard drives. |
False |
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Which storage term used to measure capacity is approximately a billion bytes? |
gigabyte |
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The process of copying audio and/or video data from a purchased disc and saving it on digital media is called ____. |
ripping |
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What happens when a computer or mobile device starts up? |
The computer locates operating system in storage and loads it into RAM. |
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You are looking for a term that can be used to refer collectively to hard disks and SSDs inside a computer. Which of the following can you use? |
internal hard drives |
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Which of the following is a device that reads from and writes on memory cards? |
reader/writer |
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What is the simplest RAID storage design? |
mirroring |
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You can erase a DVD+R. |
False |
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Which statement best describes disk cache? |
memory chips on a hard disk that store frequently accessed items |
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You are looking for the best protection against data loss. Which of the following will you use? |
archival backup |
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You should defragment SSOs frequently because the location of the stored data has a significant impact on its access times. |
False |
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You are looking for a way to choose specific files to back up , regardless of whether or not the files have changed since the last incremental backup. Which of the following will you use? |
selective backup |
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As with a hard disk, the single track on an optical disk is divided into variably sized sectors on which items are stored |
False |
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Which of the following is NOT a cloud storage provider that places a folder on your computer with contents you can synchronize across multiple devices? |
CloudDrive |
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Manufacturers claim that a properly cared for CD or DVD will last 5 years, but could last up to 250 years. |
False |
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Which of the following statements is not true about solid state media? |
They contain moving parts. |
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Which of the following storage devices typically stores the operating system? |
… |
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Which of the following is NOT true about storage media and devices? |
… |
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Which of the following provides a myriad of financial reporting requirements and guidelines for public companies? |
Sarbanes-Oxley Act |
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Which of the following is true of SSDs compared to traditional hard disks? |
SSDs have faster transfer rates |
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Your company has elected to offload all storage management to an outside organization. What is the term for this? |
outsourcing |
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What happens when a computer or mobile device starts up? |
The computer locates operating system in storage and loads it into RAM. |
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Microfilm and microfiche use is widespread. |
True |
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Which of the following can be used to store a prepaid amount of money, such as for student purchases on campus? |
smart cards |
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Which of the following refers to the process of writing on an optical disc? |
burning |
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Which of the following is a high-capacity optical disc on which users can read but not write or erase? |
DVD-ROM |
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Which of the following is a small sheet of film, usually about 4 X 6 inches, that stores microscopic images of documents? |
microfiche |
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One reason users store data and information using cloud storage is to view time-critical data and images immediately while away from a main office or location. |
True |
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Each part of a CD-R can be written on multiple times, and the disc’s contents can be erased. |
False |
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Enterprises cannot implement both network attached storage and storage area networks. |
False |
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What term refers to the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium? |
access time |
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Which of the following disc types can be written onto, but not erased? |
CD-R |
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