Question 1

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

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Question 2

Three ways to improve the performance of a hard disk include _______.

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A)   disk caching, RAID, and file expansion
B)   file compression, disk caching, and file encryption
C)   disk caching, RAID, and file compression
D)   RAID, file compression and disk expansionE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Disk caching uses a combination of hardware and software.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

This process improves system performance by acting as a temporary high-speed holding area between a secondary storage device and the CPU.

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A)   Data compression
B)   Data access
C)   Disk caching
D)   RAIDE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

External hard disks use different technology than internal hard disks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A hard crash typically occurs on an optical disk when it makes contact with particles on its surface.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A CD-RW disc _______.

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A)   can be written to only once
B)   can be erased and rewritten
C)   cannot be written on
D)   cannot be erasedE) A) and B)
F) All of the above B

Question 8

Hard disks store and organize files using all the following, except _______.

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A)   tracks
B)   sectors
C)   cylinders
D)   pathsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Describe a RAID.

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RAID, or redundant array of inexpensive disks, improves performance by expanding external storage, improving access speed, and providing reliable storage. In a RAID, several inexpensive hard-disk drives are connected to one another. The connected hard-disk drives are related or grouped together, and the computer system interacts with the RAID system as though it were a single large-capacity drive. The result is expanded storage capability, fast access speed, and high reliability. For these reasons, RAID is often used by Internet servers and large organizations.

Question 10

Three common storage options discussed in your text are hard disk, _______, and solid-state storage.

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The answer of Three common storage options discussed in your...

Question 11

Disk _______ improves hard-disk performance by anticipating data needs and reducing time to access data from secondary storage.

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Question 12

USB drives are also known as _______ drives.

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Question 13

What is a storage area network?

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Storage area network (SAN) is an archite...

Question 14

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

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File compression programs, such as WinZi...

Question 16

Due to its expanded storage capability, fast access speed, and high reliability, _______ is often used by Internet servers and large organizations.

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The answer of Due to its expanded storage capability, fast...

Question 17

An external hard disk _______.

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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 portE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Secondary storage provides temporary or volatile storage.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of these is not an example of solid state storage?

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A)   Digital versatile disc
B)   SSDs
C)   Flash memory cards
D)   USB drivesE) B) and C)
F) C) and D) A

Question 20

DVD stands for digital versatile disc or digital _______ disc.

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The answer of DVD stands for digital versatile disc or...

Exam 7: Secondary Storage

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Three ways to improve the performance of a hard disk include _______.

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Disk caching uses a combination of hardware and software.

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This process improves system performance by acting as a temporary high-speed holding area between a secondary storage device and the CPU.

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External hard disks use different technology than internal hard disks.

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A hard crash typically occurs on an optical disk when it makes contact with particles on its surface.

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A CD-RW disc _______.

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Hard disks store and organize files using all the following, except _______.

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USB drives are also known as _______ drives.

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What is a storage area network?

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

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

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Three ways to improve the performance of a hard disk include _______.

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Disk caching uses a combination of hardware and software.

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This process improves system performance by acting as a temporary high-speed holding area between a secondary storage device and the CPU.

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External hard disks use different technology than internal hard disks.

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A hard crash typically occurs on an optical disk when it makes contact with particles on its surface.

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A CD-RW disc _______.

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Hard disks store and organize files using all the following, except _______.

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Describe a RAID.

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Disk _______ improves hard-disk performance by anticipating data needs and reducing time to access data from secondary storage.

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USB drives are also known as _______ drives.

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

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

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An external hard disk _______.

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