Storage devices

Question 1

GCSE ICT Theory

STORAGE DEVICES

Answer 1

A set of revision flash cards for Storage devices.

Question 2

Non-volatile memory is called…?

Answer 2

ROM

ROM stands for read only memory. It is non volatile, meaning when a power supply is disconnected, the memory does not erase itself. As it is read only the contents cannot be altered by the user.

Question 3

One byte is equal to…?

Answer 3

8 bits

There are 8 bits in a byte

The amount of memory a computer can store in its memory are measured in
bytes.

Kilobyte (Kb) = 1000b
Megabyte (Mb) = 1000 Kb
Gigabyte (Gb) = 1000Mb
Terabyte(Tb) = 1000Gb

Question 4

Is the ability for the government to store all sorts of personal data about us an advantage or disadvantage of of being able to store large amounts of data?

Answer 4

It’s a disadvantage.

The ability to store large amounts of data on a small device make it easier for thief’s to take large amounts of data with ease.

Question 5

Why is a USB memory stick good for transferring data quickly and easily?

Answer 5

It is small and lightweight, they have large storage capacities and are not subject to scratches like optical media.

Question 6

Volatile memory is called…?

Answer 6

RAM

RAM stands for random access memory. It is volatile, meaning whenever a power supply is disconnected, the memory erases itself. It is read/write so can be altered by the user

Question 7

What are the advantages of using magnetic storage cartridges to take backups from a system

Answer 7

They have huge storage capacities, so are ideal for taking daily and weekly backups of a personal computer or a server network