Storage Devices (Grade 11 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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MB in 1 GB
MB in 1 GB
1,024 MB
GB in 1 TB
GB in 1 TB
1,024 GB
Primary storage definition
Primary storage definition
Main/internal memory directly accessible by CPU
Two types of primary storage
Two types of primary storage
RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read-Only Memory)
Primary storage: volatile or non-volatile?
Primary storage: volatile or non-volatile?
Volatile - data cleared/lost when power off
Secondary storage: volatile or non-volatile?
Secondary storage: volatile or non-volatile?
Non-volatile - data preserved when power off
What secondary storage stores
What secondary storage stores
OS, hardware drivers, and user data files
SSD advantage over HDD for backup
SSD advantage over HDD for backup
No moving parts - more durable
Cloud storage backup advantage
Cloud storage backup advantage
Unlimited space, saved to remote servers
Backup vs Archive difference
Backup vs Archive difference
Backup: active data; Archive: long-term inactive data