Extended Hardware Concepts (Grade 10 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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Fundamental purpose of all storage devices
Fundamental purpose of all storage devices
To store digital data
Technology optical discs use to read/write data
Technology optical discs use to read/write data
Laser technology
Storage capacity of a CD
Storage capacity of a CD
Up to 0.9 GB
Storage capacity of a DVD
Storage capacity of a DVD
Up to 9.7 GB
Storage capacity of a Blu-Ray disc
Storage capacity of a Blu-Ray disc
Up to 50 GB
Key characteristics of memory cards
Key characteristics of memory cards
Small, lightweight storage devices
Why memory cards are durable
Why memory cards are durable
They have no moving parts
Purpose of memory card readers
Purpose of memory card readers
Bridge between memory cards and computers
How memory card readers connect to computers
How memory card readers connect to computers
USB port or other connection methods
Trend with CD/DVD drives in laptops
Trend with CD/DVD drives in laptops
Becoming increasingly rare