Microfilm and microfiche have the shortest life of any media.

TRUE/FALSE

___T__ 1. A storage medium, also called secondary storage, is the physical material on which a computer keeps data,
instructions, and information. (353)
___F__ 2. Reading is the process of transferring data, instructions, and information from memory to a storage medium. (354)
___F__ 3. Formatting is the process of dividing the disk into clusters and cylinders. (357)
___F__ 4. A cluster can hold data from many files. (358)
___F__ 5. A typical hard disk contains only one platter. (358)
___F__ 6. A removable hard disk is a separate, freestanding hard disk that connects with a cable to a port on the system unit
or communicates wirelessly. (360)
___T__ 7. microSD and miniSDHC are common types of removable hard disks. (364)
___T__ 8. ExpressCard modules can be used to add memory, storage, communications, multimedia, and security capabilities
to a computer. (367)
___F__ 9. The process of writing on an optical disc is called ripping. (373)
___T__ 10. HD VMDs have a capacity of 40 GB and more. (375)
___F__ 11. BD-R is an older low-capacity DVD-recordable format. (376)
___F__ 12. Rewritable drives usually can read one type of media. (376)
___T__ 13. Direct access means that the device can locate a particular data item or file immediately, without having to move
consecutively through items stored in front of the desired data item or file. (376)

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. _____ is the speed with which data, instructions, and
information transfer to and from a device. (355)
a. Access time b. Transfer rate
c. Formatting d. Reading
2. Traditionally, hard disks stored data using _____, which
aligned the magnetic particles horizontally around the
surface of the disk. (356)
a. LightScribe technology
b. RAID
c. longitudinal recording
d. perpendicular recording
3. A group of two or more integrated hard disks is called a
_____. (360)
a. backup
b. disk cache
c. portable hard disk
d. RAID
4. Users subscribe to a cloud storage service to _____. (369)
a. save time by storing large files instantaneously
b. allow others to access their files
c. store offsite backups of data
d. all of the above
5. A(n) _____ is a type of storage media that consists of
a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and
lacquer that is written and read by a laser. (370)
a. optical disc b. hard disk
c. memory card d. thumb drive
6. _____ technology works with specially coated optical
discs to etch labels directly on the disc. (370)
a. SCSI b. SATA
c. LightScribe d. LightSaber
7. On larger computers, tape cartridges are mounted in a
separate cabinet called a(n) _____. (376)
a. SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)
b. tape library
c. tape cartridge
d. HD VMD
8. A _____ card is a credit card, entertainment card, bank
card, or other similar card, with a stripe that contains
information identifying you and the card. (377)
a. Secure Digital High Capacity
b. magnetic stripe
c. Secure Digital
d. microSDHC

MATCHING

__H___ 1. capacity (354)
__C___ 2. cluster (357)
__A___ 3. cylinder (358)
__E___ 4. head crash (358)
__F___ 5. backup (358)
__J___ 6. disk cache (359)
__D___ 7. disk controller (361)
__B___ 8. eSATA (361)
__I___ 9. solid state media (362)
__G___ 10. solid state drive (363)

a. vertical section of a track that passes through all platters
b. external disk interface that is much faster than USB and FireWire
c. smallest unit of disk space that stores data and information
d. special-purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer of
items to and from the system bus
e. occurs when a read/write head touches the surface of a platter on a hard disk
f. duplicate of a file, program, or disk placed on a separate storage medium
that you can use in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed
g. a storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data, instructions,
and information
h. the number of bytes (characters) a storage medium can hold
i. media which consist entirely of electronic components, such as integrated
circuits, and contain no moving parts
j. memory chips that the processor uses to store frequently accessed items

SHORT ANSWER

1. Network Attached Storage is a server connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage. Home and Small Business user can add up to 6 TB or more of hard disk storage space.

2. The advantages of SAS are thinner, longer cables, reduced interference and less expensive. There are many devices that can be connected to SAS interfaces, such as optical disc drives, printers, scanners, digital cameras, and other devices.

3. The differences are : Single-session disc, manufacturers write all items on the disc at one time. Multisession disc, writes on part of the disc at one time and another part at a later time. The purpose is to store photos from an online photo center in the .jpg file format.

4.Users use memory card to easily transport digital photos, music, or files to and from mobile devices and computers or other devices. Types of memory card: -SDHC : 4 to 32 GB Digital, Digital cameras.
-xD Picture Card: 256 MB to 2 GB, Digital cameras, photo printers
-Memory Stick Micro (M2) : 1 to 16 GB, Smart phones
-Memory Stick PRO Duo : 1 to 16 GB, Digital cameras, smart phones, handheld game consoles
-microSD : 1 to 2 GB, Smart phones, portable media players, handheld game consoles, handheld
navigation devices.

5.The difference is the size. Microfilm is a 100- to 215-foot roll of film, Microfiche is a small sheet of film, usually about 4×6 inches. Microfilm and Microfiche use as data storage. They greatly reduce the amount of paper firms must handle. They are inexpensive and have the longest life of any storage media.

Is the process of transferring data instructions and information from memory to a storage medium?

What is the number of bytes a storage medium can hold?

Is the physical material on which a computer keeps data?

What is pre pressed compact disc storage in which data can only be accessed not modified?