Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT How do manufacturers state the speeds of CD-RWs?

Accepted Answer

A)  read speed, transfer speed, rewrite speed 
B)  rewrite speed, access speed, read speed 
C)  write speed, rewrite speed, read speed 
D)  read speed, rewrite speed, transfer speed 
A)  read speed, transfer speed, rewrite speed 
B)  rewrite speed, access speed, read speed 
C)  write speed, rewrite speed, read speed 
D)  read speed, rewrite speed, transfer speed

Question 2

Memory cards are quite inexpensive compared to other storage media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A popular use of CD-RW and CD-R discs is to create audio CDs. What is the process of copying audio and/or video data from a purchased disc and saving it on digital media called?

Accepted Answer

A)  rooting 
B)  ripping 
C)  revolving 
D)  revving 
A)  rooting 
B)  ripping 
C)  revolving 
D)  revving

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term refers to the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium?

Accepted Answer

A)  access time 
B)  capacity time 
C)  recall time 
D)  transfer time 
A)  access time 
B)  capacity time 
C)  recall time 
D)  transfer time

Question 5

As shown on the top in the accompanying figure, an removable hard disk is a separate free-standing hard disk that connects with a cable to a USB port or FireWire port on the system unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

____________________ time measures the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium or the time required to deliver an item from memory to the processor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ time measures the amount of time...

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is being measured using KBps, MBps, and GBps?

Accepted Answer

A)  capacity rate 
B)  recall time 
C)  access time 
D)  transfer rate 
A)  capacity rate 
B)  recall time 
C)  access time 
D)  transfer rate

Question 8

Which of the following is a device that reads and writes data, instructions, and information stored on flash memory cards?

Accepted Answer

A)  access stick 
B)  reader/writer 
C)  access port 
D)  restorer 
A)  access stick 
B)  reader/writer 
C)  access port 
D)  restorer

Question 9

SSDs have a lower failure rate than hard disks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A standard CD-ROM is called a single-session dis c. Why are they called single-session discs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manufacturers write all items on the disc at one time. 
B)  They can be used only once. 
C)  A CD-ROM can include only one type of file per disc. 
D)  They are used for only one purpose. 
A)  Manufacturers write all items on the disc at one time. 
B)  They can be used only once. 
C)  A CD-ROM can include only one type of file per disc. 
D)  They are used for only one purpose.

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about storage media and devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Storage media also is called secondary storage. 
B)  A reasonably priced USB flash drive can store up to 4 GB of data. 
C)  In cloud storage, the actual storage media used is transparent to the user. 
D)  Writing is the process of transferring items from storage media to memory. 
A)  Storage media also is called secondary storage. 
B)  A reasonably priced USB flash drive can store up to 4 GB of data. 
C)  In cloud storage, the actual storage media used is transparent to the user. 
D)  Writing is the process of transferring items from storage media to memory.

Question 12

On a hard disk, like that shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ is a vertical section of track that passes through all platters on a hard disk.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On a hard disk, like that shown...

Question 13

Which of the following overcomes the major disadvantage of CD-R disks, which is being able to write on them only once?

Accepted Answer

A)  CD-ROM 
B)  DVD-ROM 
C)  CD-RW 
D)  DVD-R 
A)  CD-ROM 
B)  DVD-ROM 
C)  CD-RW 
D)  DVD-R

Question 14

A(n) ____________________ on a hard disk, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, is made of aluminum, glass, or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows items to be recorded magnetically on its surface.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ on a hard disk, such...

Question 15

A(n) ____________________ is a narrow recording band that forms a full circle on the surface of the disk.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a narrow recording band...

Question 16

DVD-ROM drives can read DVDs at speeds of 52X or more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-2 You began work as a consultant to individuals and businesses, making recommendations to them about the kinds of systems they should buy and what equipment they should have. Aaron is a user who travels extensively. Which of the following is he NOT likely to need?

Accepted Answer

A)  cloud storage 
B)  portable hard disk for backup 
C)  2.5 TB hard disk 
D)  USB flash drive 
A)  cloud storage 
B)  portable hard disk for backup 
C)  2.5 TB hard disk 
D)  USB flash drive

Question 18

Some users choose cloud storage instead of storing data locally on a hard disk or other media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following devices does not usually have an internal miniature hard disk?

Accepted Answer

A)  laptop 
B)  media player 
C)  digital camera 
D)  smart phone 
A)  laptop 
B)  media player 
C)  digital camera 
D)  smart phone

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which statement best describes disk cache?

Accepted Answer

A)  an enhanced read/write head that speeds up the revolutions per minute 
B)  memory chips on a hard disk that store frequently accessed items 
C)  bits added to the storage medium in order to have higher density 
D)  a controller that receives a request for data 
A)  an enhanced read/write head that speeds up the revolutions per minute 
B)  memory chips on a hard disk that store frequently accessed items 
C)  bits added to the storage medium in order to have higher density 
D)  a controller that receives a request for data

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT How do manufacturers state the speeds of CD-RWs?

Memory cards are quite inexpensive compared to other storage media.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A popular use of CD-RW and CD-R discs is to create audio CDs. What is the process of copying audio and/or video data from a purchased disc and saving it on digital media called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term refers to the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium?

As shown on the top in the accompanying figure, an removable hard disk is a separate free-standing hard disk that connects with a cable to a USB port or FireWire port on the system unit.

____________________ time measures the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium or the time required to deliver an item from memory to the processor.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is being measured using KBps, MBps, and GBps?

Which of the following is a device that reads and writes data, instructions, and information stored on flash memory cards?

SSDs have a lower failure rate than hard disks.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A standard CD-ROM is called a single-session dis c. Why are they called single-session discs?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about storage media and devices?

On a hard disk, like that shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ is a vertical section of track that passes through all platters on a hard disk.

Which of the following overcomes the major disadvantage of CD-R disks, which is being able to write on them only once?

A(n) ____________________ on a hard disk, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, is made of aluminum, glass, or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows items to be recorded magnetically on its surface.

A(n) ____________________ is a narrow recording band that forms a full circle on the surface of the disk.

DVD-ROM drives can read DVDs at speeds of 52X or more.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-2 You began work as a consultant to individuals and businesses, making recommendations to them about the kinds of systems they should buy and what equipment they should have. Aaron is a user who travels extensively. Which of the following is he NOT likely to need?

Some users choose cloud storage instead of storing data locally on a hard disk or other media.

Which of the following devices does not usually have an internal miniature hard disk?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which statement best describes disk cache?

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Exam 7: Storage

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT How do manufacturers state the speeds of CD-RWs?

Memory cards are quite inexpensive compared to other storage media.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A popular use of CD-RW and CD-R discs is to create audio CDs. What is the process of copying audio and/or video data from a purchased disc and saving it on digital media called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term refers to the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium?

As shown on the top in the accompanying figure, an removable hard disk is a separate free-standing hard disk that connects with a cable to a USB port or FireWire port on the system unit.

____________________ time measures the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium or the time required to deliver an item from memory to the processor.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is being measured using KBps, MBps, and GBps?

Which of the following is a device that reads and writes data, instructions, and information stored on flash memory cards?

SSDs have a lower failure rate than hard disks.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A standard CD-ROM is called a single-session dis c. Why are they called single-session discs?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about storage media and devices?

On a hard disk, like that shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ is a vertical section of track that passes through all platters on a hard disk.

Which of the following overcomes the major disadvantage of CD-R disks, which is being able to write on them only once?

A(n) ____________________ on a hard disk, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, is made of aluminum, glass, or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows items to be recorded magnetically on its surface.

A(n) ____________________ is a narrow recording band that forms a full circle on the surface of the disk.

DVD-ROM drives can read DVDs at speeds of 52X or more.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-2 You began work as a consultant to individuals and businesses, making recommendations to them about the kinds of systems they should buy and what equipment they should have. Aaron is a user who travels extensively. Which of the following is he NOT likely to need?

Some users choose cloud storage instead of storing data locally on a hard disk or other media.

Which of the following devices does not usually have an internal miniature hard disk?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which statement best describes disk cache?

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and the World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the Unit System

Input

Output

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

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