Exam 9: Storage

Most of today's PCs come equipped with at least 512 _____ of video memory.

ROM is used for important programs like _____,which come(s)from the manufacturer.

Two-layer Blu-ray discs now can store _____ GB of data.

In computing and digital technologies,storage refers to the ability to maintain data within the system temporarily or permanently.

Magnetic disks are a _____ access storage medium.

A Blu-ray disc is an example of solid-state storage.

____________ refers to the ability to maintain data within the system temporarily or permanently.

The process of writing to an optical disc is sometimes called laser-etching.

Random access memory (RAM)is also sometimes called _____ storage.

With _____ memory,data is stored permanently with no moving parts or the need for electricity.

The CPU works separately from RAM on unrelated tasks.

RAM can be inserted into slots on a motherboard to expand storage on some computers.

The task of video _____ is to serve as a buffer between the processor and the monitor.

Read-only memory (ROM)provides temporary optical storage for data and instructions on discs.

Video memory plays an important role in how data is stored on a computer and is also called GPU.

Solid-state storage is quickly replacing _____ for storing data on small devices like the iPod.

Read-only memory differs from random access memory due to its ability to _____ store instructions.

Which of the following is an example of optical storage?

When purchasing a typical PC today,you can expect at least _____ GB of RAM installed.

Magnetic storage is considered permanent storage.