Deck 3: Storage

Question 1

One reason advanced users may partition a primary hard drive is to be able to use two different operating systems on the same hard drive.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Remote storage services accessed via the Internet are often referred to as cloud storage.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Storage media are volatile.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Storage devices can be internal (located inside the system unit), external (plugged into an external port on the system unit), or remote (located on another computer).

Question 5

With a DVD, the storage medium and the storage device are permanently sealed together to form one piece of hardware called a fixed-media storage system.

Question 6

USB flash drives are designed to be very small and very portable.

Question 7

SSDs are becoming the norm for netbooks, mobile devices, and other very portable devices.

Question 8

Virtually all computer users will need at least one convenient USB port to be used to connect external hard drives, USB flash drives, printers, mice, and other USB-based hardware.

Question 9

With rewritable optical media, the laser permanently alters the disc surface.

Question 10

Traditionally, the magnetic particles on a hard disk have been aligned vertically, perpendicular to the hard disk's surface.

Question 11

An external flash memory card reader that connects via an  RJ14 port can be used when the destination device doesn't have a built-in reader .

Question 12

Since retrieving data from memory is much faster than from a magnetic hard disk, disk caching can speed up performance..

Question 13

Recordable optical discs can be written to, but the discs cannot be erased and reused.

Question 14

While the memory used for disk caching can be a designated portion of RAM, today's hard drives typically use a disk cache consisting of memory chips located on a circuit board inside the hard drive case.

Question 15

"Tracking up data" refers to creating a second copy of important files.

Question 16

Some new personal computers come with two partitions: a C drive partition ready to use for programs and data and a D drive partition set up as a recovery partition.

Question 17

A common RAID technique is disk mirroring, in which data is written to two duplicate drives simultaneously.

Question 18

SSDs are not subject to mechanical failures like magnetic hard drives, and are more resistant to shock and vibration.

Question 19

Users do not have to be concerned with how files are physically stored on a storage medium.

Question 20

Although cost is a factor when comparing similar devices, it is often not the most compelling reason to choose a particular technology.

Question 21

Most large storage systems are based on magnetic hard disks, although some systems can use a combination of magnetic and  solid-state drives . _________________________

Question 22

One or more adjacent sectors form a(n)  track , the smallest amount of disk space that can be used to hold a file. _________________________

Question 23

Regardless of how storage devices are connected to a computer, ____ and/or names are typically assigned to each storage device.

A) letters of the alphabet
B) vowels
C) single-digit numbers
D) special characters

Question 24

The most common internal hard drive interface standard for desktop computers today is serial ATA. _________________________

Question 25

There are two parts to any storage system: the storage processor and the storage device. _________________________

Question 26

Conventional RAM is volatile . _________________________

Question 27

Some drive letters, such as the letter ____ that is typically used with the primary hard drive, are usually consistent from computer to computer and do not change even if more storage devices are added to the computer.

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) H

Question 28

Optical discs are thin circular discs made out of polycarbonate substrate. _________________________

Question 29

In terms of functionality, the distinction between NAS and HHD  is blurring because they both provide storage services to the network. _________________________

Question 30

Remote storage services accessed via the Internet are often referred to as cloud storage or online storage. These services can be provided either as a stand-alone service or as part of a cloud computing service. _________________________

Question 31

To write to, erase, or overwrite rewritable optical discs, track change technology is used. _________________________

Question 32

Internal hard drives are not designed to be removed, unless they need to be repaired or replaced. _________________________

Question 33

A storage medium is inserted into its corresponding ____ in order to be read from or written to.

A) storage processor
B) bay
C) board
D) storage device

Question 34

With random access, the data can only be retrieved in the order in which it is physically stored on the medium. _________________________

Question 35

Often the storage device and storage medium are two separate pieces of hardware (that is, the storage medium is ____).

A) programmable
B) static
C) removable
D) configurable

Question 36

When hard drives containing critical data become damaged, systems design firms may be able to help out. _________________________

Question 37

The process of recording data onto a recordable or rewritable optical disc is called tracking . _________________________

Question 38

Computer tapes are read by tape drives , which can be either an internal or an external piece of hardware. _________________________

Question 39

The data on a(n) read-only disc cannot be erased, changed, or added to because the pits that are molded into the surface of the disc when the disc is produced are permanent. _________________________

Question 40

A ____ is the hardware where data is actually stored.

A) storage device
B) storage memory
C) storage processor
D) storage medium

Question 41

To speed up magnetic hard drive performance, ____ is often used.

A) disk caching
B) disk tracking
C) disk backing up
D) disk wiring

Question 42

CD-ROM discs and DVD-ROM discs are ____ optical discs that come prerecorded with commercial products.

A) recordable
B) rewritable
C) write-only
D) read-only

Question 43

Partitions are sometimes referred to as ____.

A) logical floppies
B) cylinder drives
C) logical drives
D) partition sectors

Question 44

External hard drives typically connect to a computer via an external port (such as a USB or ____ port) or a wireless connection.

A) IrDA
B) Firewall
C) Bluetooth
D) Thunderbolt

Question 45

Although both the user and the computer use drive letters, ____ names, and filenames to save and retrieve documents, they perceive them differently.

A) sector
B) track
C) folder
D) cluster

Question 46

A ____ is a place to store something temporarily.

A) sector
B) cache
C) track
D) tape

Question 47

Anything (such as a program, letter, digital photograph, or song) stored on a storage medium is referred to as a(n) ____.

A) label
B) index
C) folder
D) file

Question 48

____ optical discs can be written to, erased, and overwritten just like magnetic hard disks.

A) Erasable
B) Rereadable
C) Rewritable
D) Recordable

Question 49

The time required to move the read/write heads to the cylinder that contains (or will contain) the desired data is called ____.

A) initial time
B) rotational delay
C) data movement time
D) seek time

Question 50

A ____ partition contains the data necessary to restore a hard drive back to its state at the time the computer was purchased and is designed to be used only if the computer malfunctions.

A) troubleshooting
B) malfunction
C) recovery
D) dual-boot

Question 51

The surface of a hard disk is organized into tracks and pie-shaped groups of ____.

A) folders
B) clusters
C) files
D) sectors

Question 52

Most Windows computers typically use ____, which supports much larger hard drives and files than the older FAT32 and includes better security and  error-recovery capabilities.

A) FAT
B) FAT 64
C) NTFS
D) FAT128

Question 53

Data files are often called ____.

A) scripts
B) documents
C) databases
D) sheets

Question 54

To keep files organized, related documents are often stored in ____ (also called directories) located on the storage medium.

A) indexes
B) labels
C) folders
D) programs

Question 55

One type of storage device that is sometimes used with computers for backup purposes and that uses sequential access is a ____.

A) hard drive
B) flash drive
C) compact card
D) magnetic tape drive

Question 56

Virtually all personal computers come with a(n) ____ that is used to store most programs and data.

A) hard drive
B) floppy drive
C) zip drive
D) external drive

Question 57

____ means that data can be retrieved directly from any location on the storage medium, in any order.

A) Indirect access
B) Random access
C) Sequential access
D) Online access

Question 58

Media that allow random access are sometimes referred to as ____ media.

A) optical
B) identifiable
C) addressable
D) nonidentifiable

Question 59

Hard disks are permanently sealed inside the hard drive case, along with the ____ and an access mechanism.

A) cylinders
B) mounting shaft
C) read/write heads
D) Laser

Question 60

Conventional CD discs use ____ lasers.

A) red
B) infrared
C) blue
D) violet

Question 61

Storage media are ____________________, meaning that  the data  remains  on the media even when the power to the computer or storage device is off.

Question 62

____________________ drives contain both flash memory chips and magnetic hard drives.

Question 63

A(n) ____________________ stores copies of data or programs that are located on the hard drive and that might be needed soon in memory in order to avoid having to retrieve the data or programs from the hard drive when they are requested.

Question 64

____ devices are high-performance storage systems that are connected individually to a network to provide storage for the computers connected to that network.

A) Network attached storage (NAS)
B) Super network storage
C) Holographic Storage
D) RAID (redundant arrays of independent disks)

Question 65

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-2 Rodney owns a computer that he uses to work, keep in touch with friends and family, watch movies, listen to music, and use the Internet. If Rodney wants to be able to write, erase, and overwrite the files on a CD, he should get a ____.

A) CD-R
B) CD-HD
C) CD-RW
D) CD-BD

Question 66

For an extra level of security, some smart cards today store ____ data in the card and use that data to authenticate the card's user before authorizing the smart card transaction.

A) biometric
B) randomized
C) telescopic
D) familial

Question 67

Businesses and other organizations (particularly ____ providers) have tremendous storage  needs.

A) cloud
B) domain name
C) Internet service
D) applications

Question 68

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1 Dan is a small business owner who depends on his computer to keep track of customer and sales data. He is investigating storage options because it is critical for him to ensure that his data is safe in the event of a computer failure. As Dan is very concerned about maintaining the security of his business data, he should look for an external hard drive that comes with built-in ____.

A) compression
B) sequential access
C) encryption
D) holographic technology

Question 69

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-2 Rodney owns a computer that he uses to work, keep in touch with friends and family, watch movies, listen to music, and use the Internet. Rodney wants to be able to easily carry files with him wherever he goes but he also has a tendency to lose things. Knowing this, he should probably save those files on a ____ drive which he can then attach to his backpack.

A) USB flash
B) hard
C) fusion
D) CD

Question 70

Enterprise storage systems typically use fast Fibre Channel or ____ connections and are scalable so more hard drives can be added as needed up to the maximum system capacity.

A) RAID
B) SSD
C) SuperSD
D) iSCSI

Question 71

____________________ are hard drives that use flash memory chips instead of magnetic disks.

Question 72

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-2 Rodney owns a computer that he uses to work, keep in touch with friends and family, watch movies, listen to music, and use the Internet. If Rodney wants to record music files onto a CD, he needs to make sure that his operating system has CD-____ capabilities.

A) mirroring
B) burning
C) hybrid
D) striping

Question 73

____ is a method of storing data on two or more hard drives that work together.

A) Storage area networks (SANs)
B) RAID (redundant arrays of independent disks)
C) Network attached storage (NAS)
D) Holographic Storage

Question 74

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1 Dan is a small business owner who depends on his computer to keep track of customer and sales data. He is investigating storage options because it is critical for him to ensure that his data is safe in the event of a computer failure. A friend of Dan suggests to him that he can use an external hard drive for his data storage and backup needs. To use an external hard drive, Dan should make sure that his computer has an available USB or ____ port.

A) ScanDisk
B) zip
C) flash
D) Thunderbolt

Question 75

In addition to tracks, sectors, and clusters, hard drives are also organized into ____________________.

Question 76

The types of ____ systems used with personal and business computers today include smart cards.

A) Wi-Fi
B) satellite
C) artificial intelligence
D) storage

Question 77

RAID 0 uses disk ____, which spreads files over two or more hard drives.

A) burning
B) striping
C) clustering
D) mirroring

Question 78

A ____ is a separate piece of hardware containing multiple high-speed hard drives.

A) storage server
B) storage drive
C) storage client
D) storage base

Question 79

The ____ cards used with mobile phones today are a special type of smart card.

A) NAS
B) SIM
C) SAN
D) RAID

Question 80

Most computer tapes today are in the form of ____ tapes.

A) floppy
B) flash
C) optical
D) cartridge