memory storage & media

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  • Created by: tanijaz
  • Created on: 12-03-18 13:26
a type of volatile memory that is connected to the CPU. a type of primary storage
random access memory
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stores the BIOS and the bootstrap
read only memory
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a platter with a read/write head that stores data when the computetr is switched off
hard disk drive
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also stored the operating system when the computer is switched off but is much faster
solid state drive
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cheap, high capcity but slow, used for backup
magnetic tape
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portable but easily lost, flash memory
USB memory
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very cheap, red lasers with a single sided, spiral track. very slow
compact disk
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red lasers with double sided, dual tracks. used for video games and backups.
digital versatile disk
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concentric tracks with read/write heads that read and write at the same time, fast
DVD-RAM
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blue laser with the most capacity out of all the disks
bluray
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Card 2

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stores the BIOS and the bootstrap

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read only memory

Card 3

Front

a platter with a read/write head that stores data when the computetr is switched off

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

also stored the operating system when the computer is switched off but is much faster

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

cheap, high capcity but slow, used for backup

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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