Question 1

DVD-R stands for DVD ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  RAID
B)  readable
C)  recordable
D)  RAM

Question 2

RAID connects several inexpensive hard-disk drives to one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

List and explain some of the important characteristics of secondary storage.

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Secondary storage refers to the non-vola...

Question 4

Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of using cloud computing and cloud storage.

Accepted Answer

Cloud computing and cloud storage offer ...

Question 5

In order to access your documents and files that are stored in the cloud,you must have an Internet connection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Blu-ray discs are designed for high definition and have a far greater capacity than DVDs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The large capacity,high-definition optical discs designed to store hi-def video and video games are ________,

Accepted Answer

A)  DVD-RAM
B)  HD DVD
C)  Blu-ray
D)  HD CD

Question 8

A(n) ________ hard disk is typically connected to a USB or Thunderbolt port.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal
B)  cloud
C)  external
D)  ethernet

Question 9

Solid-state storage devices are different than hard disks in that they ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  have no moving parts
B)  have a higher capacity
C)  have slower access speed
D)  are volatile

Question 10

What is a storage area network?

Accepted Answer

A Storage Area Network (SAN) is a high-s...

Question 11

Hard disks use tracks,sectors,and cylinders to store and organize files.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of these is not a mass storage device?

Accepted Answer

A)  RAID system
B)  file server
C)  optical disc
D)  organizational cloud storage

Question 13

CD-ROM is an example of a(n) ________ type of storage medium.

Accepted Answer

A)  solid-state
B)  optical disc
C)  mass storage
D)  volatile

Question 14

External hard disks use different technology than internal hard disks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is solid-state storage? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

Solid-state storage is a type of non-vol...

Question 16

An external hard disk ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is heavy
B)  is hard to remove
C)  cannot be used in addition to an internal hard disk
D)  usually connects to a USB or Thunderbolt port

Question 17

Describe how file compression works.Explain the advantages of file compression.

Accepted Answer

File compression works by reducing the s...

Question 18

________ memory cards are a form of a solid-state storage device widely used in smartphones,digital media players,and GPS navigation systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Flash
B)  SSD
C)  Digital versatile disc
D)  RAID

Question 19

DVD stands for digital ________ disc.

Accepted Answer

A)  versatile
B)  verifiable
C)  virtual
D)  volatile

Question 20

________ programs scan files for ways to reduce the amount of required storage.

Accepted Answer

A)  File compression
B)  Disk caching
C)  File decompression
D)  Data caching

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DVD stands for digital ________ disc.

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External hard disks use different technology than internal hard disks.

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Which of these is not a mass storage device?

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DVD-R stands for DVD ________.

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Solid-state storage devices are different than hard disks in that they ________.

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The large capacity,high-definition optical discs designed to store hi-def video and video games are ________,

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Blu-ray discs are designed for high definition and have a far greater capacity than DVDs.

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RAID connects several inexpensive hard-disk drives to one another.

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What is a storage area network?

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Hard disks use tracks,sectors,and cylinders to store and organize files.

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