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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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How the data is organized in disk?
Blocks of addresses are organized in concentric circles each divided into "sectors" which occupy a portion of the circle. The address of a certain bit of information is the block within a sector.
WHICH STORage devices has the largest capacityi s DVD room CD room flopy disk zip drive?
It goes (Most room) Tape, DVD, CDROM, Floppy.
Why do PDAs use flash instead of hard disk for secondary storage?
Hard disk requires power to spin the disk and moving parts. By its nature a PDA is always on the move something not really good for something that moves often.
What is the use of tool storage trolley?
If you've got more tools than what's comfortable to lug around in a tool box, then a storage trolley on wheels would let you move your tools around more easily.
What laws apply to the storage of business data?
While storing business data, you need to own the material you're storing. Otherwise, it would be plagiarism, also called stealing. Plagiarism is a serious crime and should absolutely not be committed.
Are ROM and RAM examples of secondary storage media?
No. ROM and RAM are primary storage. Examples of secondary storage would be floppy disk, hard disk, flash drive, etc. haahahaha
If a hardrive has a login password will formatting erase hardrive?
Some laptops provide a utility to lock a hard disk with a password. These passwords are not the same as BIOS passwords. Moving a locked hard disk to another machine will not unlock it, since the hard disk password is stored in the hard disk firmware and moves with the hard disk. Also, adding a new (unlocked) hard disk to a locked machine may cause the new hard disk to become locked. Also, note that hard disk lock passwords cannot be removed by reformatting the disk, fdisk or any other software procedure (since the disk will not allow any reads or writes to the disk, it cannot be reformatted.)
You can test to determine if your hard disk is locked by attempting to access it in another laptop.
No it's a special stick to use as a pen on a touch screen with no ink.
What is the case called which houses the processor memory and storage devices in a computer?
It's commonly called the CPU, Central Processing Unit.
If a memory card keeps saying to format it in order to use it how do you fix this problem?
By formatting it.
How do you get scratches out of DVD's?
i have heard and tried many of the things ppl say to get your vote such as toothpaste there really is no way to get scratches out of a CD but u can do the blockbuster scam.
the blockbuster scam consist of getting a game that doesnt work putting pine soil on it and make it look clean then rent a game from blockbuster peel the thin layer of plastic off and put in on the old one and and sell the blockbuster one i tried it once and it worked.
What is the difference between fixed storage and removal storage?
The best example of fixed storage in a computer is the hard disk. A frequent example of removal storage is a thumb drive / USB stick.
Into what two categories has forensic accounting has been subdivided?
Forensic accounting has been subdivided into two categories, (1) litigation support and (2) investigation and dispute resolution
When disk defragmenter is completed why does it use or takes storage space on that disk?
Defragmentation is the process of rewriting non-contiguous parts of a file to contiguous sectors on a disk for the purpose of increasing data access and retrieval speeds. Because FAT and NTFS disks can deteriorate and become badly fragmented over time, defragmentation is vital for optimal system performance.
Which optical disc has the largest storage capacity?
yes the answer is micro because it has a very big internal system which causes it not to rash it is very good and many people should nowdays by it because of the data on it.
Do's and Dont's of a magnetic tape?
- Tape should be handled only in no smoking, no food, clean areas.
- Do not let tape or leader ends trail on the floor.
- [Do not drop or subject to sudden shock.]
- Keep tape away from magnetic fields. Don't stack tapes on top of equipment.
- Tape storage areas should be cool and dry. Never leave open reel or cassette tapes exposed to the sun.
- Avoid subjecting tapes to rapid temperature changes. If storage and operating area temperatures differ by more than 15° F (8° C), allow an acclimatization time within the operating area of four hours for every 18° F (10° C) difference.
- Store open reel and cassette tapes with the reels or tape packs vertical. Reels should be supported by the hub. [Tapes should be stored like books on a library shelf - on end. They should not be stored laying flat.]
- Use high quality reels or cassettes, boxes/containers, and accessories.
- Return tapes to their containers when they are not in use.
- Cut off damaged tape or leader/trailer ends from open reel tapes.
- For open-reel tapes, use protecting collars if available.
- Do not use general purpose adhesive tapes to secure the tape end or for splicing. If necessary, use adhesive products designed for the purpose.
- Minimize tape handling.
- Do not touch the tape surface or the edge of the tape pack unless absolutely necessary and then wear lint-free gloves.
- Clean the recorder tape path thoroughly at the recommended intervals.
- Discard tapes with scratches or any other surface damage, which causes significant debris to be left in the recorder tape path.
- Ensure tapes to be reused are thoroughly bulk-erased before they are put back into service.
How do you determine a flash drive size?
In order to decide which size flash drive you need, first you must know what it is you are storing on it. The smaller the file type the smaller the flash drive you will need. Document sizes are as follows from smallest to largest- 1. Documents only(word, excel, etc) 2.Pictures 3. Music 4. Movies. For movies, you at least want to use 32GB, considering Movies are about 4GB each. Which will give you roughly about 8 movies stored. Anything else, you can go smaller in GB size.
How do you get transcripts from a DVD?
The production company of the DVD might provide transcript copies of a show when contacted. Normally, transcriptions are advertised for purchase with when the DVD is sold.
Does a DVD multi drive burn a dual layer DVD?
This really depends. This specific capability is usually written out on the specs list of your drive. You can also check the burn speeds list - if anything there has the suffix "DL", that would mean "dual layer" - for example, if it says 8X DVD-R/DL - that means it burns in 8X speed for DVD-R, and also 8X in Dual Layer mode.
My DVD burner, an external DVD burner by DIGISTOR(digistor.com) - burns 8X in single layer and 6X in dual layer. Your drive has to specify if it can do dual layer or not. There is no automatic distinction. Check the manufacturer's website or the literature that came with your drive.
