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Data Storage Devices
Data storage devices are any piece of computer hardware used to record some sort of information. Questions about storage devices and the media on which they record information belong here.
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What is the Difference between secondary memory and auxiliary memory?
secondary memory is actually the permanent memory/the backing storage of the computer. it is of two types:
sequential access
direct access
auxiliary memory is the computer's internal/temporary memory. it is also of two types:
random access memory (RAM)
read only memory (ROM)
the difference between secondary memory and auxiliary memory is that:-
both are same i.e both performs the same operations
thanks.
What data storage device will not have its data scrambled by a magnet?
Neither a DVD nor a CD would be affected by magnetic fields, because the information is digitally encoded using optical media.
External drive bays
What has replaced the floppy disk?
The newest commonly used storage device would be the usb flashdrives because the have more space and dont break as easily( that last part could be argued with)
DLP
What are 6 common storage devices?
There are many storage devices that are used in everyday computing. If you mean storage devices as for what you can use to store data and save then I believe the following are very common:
* Hard drive * DVD * CD * USB Thumb Drive * Compact Flash Drive (the small flash drives you put in camera's) * Network Storage Server (If you save files online this is what is used) RAM is another storage device but it is only used by the operating system on your computer. So you really have no ability to save information on them.
Is a disk drive a optical storage?
No. A disk drive can use one of several methods of storing data, including magnetic, Flash, and optical.
What advantage does optical disk storage have over magnetic disk storage?
Optical disk storage offers several advantages over magnetic disk storage, including greater durability and resistance to environmental factors such as dust and magnetic fields. Additionally, optical disks typically have a longer shelf life, making them suitable for archival purposes. They also tend to consume less power during operation and are often lighter and more portable than magnetic disks. However, optical disks generally have slower read/write speeds compared to magnetic disks.
Permanent storage locstion for a set of instructions the computer uses when turned on?
I would like to tell you that ROM stores the programs that are executed when the computer is switched on. It has a program thatactvates RAM and RAM starts its work. Its work is to take small and important information about the software that is running or the operating system to be loaded. Hope you understanded what you wanted.
Name four different storage devices?
Let's see:
Harddrive
Solid State Memory (RAM)
Optical (DVD / CD / Etc)
Memory Cards? (SD Memory / CF Memory / Etc)
Technically the last would be the same as RAM, but it isn't used the same. RAM is used in most computers as temporary memory. This memory only retains information while power is provided to it. Once the power is removed then it loses everything. With a memory card type of memory such as NAND type of memory, information stored in the memory card is retained even when the power is removed (USB memory sticks / SD memory / etc).
Which disk drive standards uses an 80-conductor cable?
The drive interface that uses an 80-conductor ribbon cable is IDE. IDE stands for Integrated Drive Electronics, an interface commonly used to connect hard disks and optical drives to computers.
How does optical disk store data?
optical disc encodes binary data (bits) in the form of pits (binary value of 0 or off, due to lack of reflection when read) and lands (binary value of 1 or on, due to a reflection when read) on a special material (often Aluminium) on one of its flat surfaces. The encoding material sits atop a thicker substrate which makes up the bulk of the disc and forms a dust defocusing layer. The encoding pattern follows a continuous, spiral path covering the entire disc surface and extending from the innermost track to the outermost track. The data is stored on the disc with a laser or stamping machine, and can be accessed when the data path is illuminated with a laser diode in an optical disc drive.
Why does Designating the Hard Disk as the only bootable device increase system security?
Because alternative media won't boot with alternative operating systems.
Read only memory (ROM)
What is the SIC Code for Computer Storage Devices?
NAICS 334112 applies to Computer Storage Device Manufacturing.
What are the disadvantages of network attached storage?
You only need to buy one copy of any software you wish to use. Software is loaded onto the network drive, and is accessed by users 'logging-on' to individual terminals. Putting the same software on (maybe) dozens of computers would be much more expensive.
Difference between CD rom and hard disk?
The difference between a CD Rom and a hard disk is that a CD Rom translates the information on CD's and discs. On the other hand, a hard disk stores data and useful information.
Hard disk drives are a form of what type of storage?
They are considered Flash storage or elecctronically errasable got this from my thechnology in action textbook in college
How do you burn mp4 file to a DVD?
You need a blank writable DVD, a DVD burner in your computer and a DVD burning software like NERO or even any free/shareware DVD burning software. In the software you need to compile a list of songs or directories which you need to burn on the DVD and then you will be ready to burn it.
What are internal storage devices?
There are three types of internal storage devices mainly optical, semi conductor and magnetic storage. Compact disk is an example of magnetic storage whereas silicon chip is an example of a semi conductor storage device.
What is a permanent magnetic storage inside a computer called?
There are several. The Hard Drive is probably the most robust as it does the majority of storage of data. Any internally installed plate based drive uses magnets as opposed to laser to read and write data (laser read/write drives are CD, DVD, Blu-Ray).
In addition, the computers memory card functions as a short term hard drive though I think these are not magnet based, ie putting a memory card up to a magnet will not delete all of the data.
