Is the speed with which data instructions and information transfer to memory to a storage medium?

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holds data, instructions / info for future use
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storage medium (media for plural)
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the physical material a computer keeps data, instructions / info on
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the number of bytes a storage medium can hold
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the computer hardware that records and/or retrieves items to and from storage media
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the process of transferring items from a storage medium to memory
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the process of transferring items from memory to a storage medium
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measures the time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium and the time required to deliver an item from memory to the processor
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common storage devices in order of slowest-fasterst transfer rates
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tape, optical disk, USB flash drives/memory cards, hard disk, memory (most RAM)
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the speed data, instructions / info transfer to/from a device
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hard disk or hard disk drive
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contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information
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circuit board controls movement of head actuator/ a motor that spins the platters then software requests disk access and the read/write heads locate the data then the head actuator positions the read/write arms over the location on the platter to read/write the requested data
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hard disk recording that aligns the magnetic particles horizontally on the disk surface
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hard disk recording that aligns the magnetic particles vetically to the disk surface
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the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors so that the operating system can store and locate data and information on the disk
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occurs when a read/write head touches the surface of a platter
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made of aluminum, glass or ceramic and coated w/ alloy material that allows items to be recorded magnetically on surface
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a narrow roecording band that forms a full circle on disk surface
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pie-shaped sections in the disk's storage locations that break tracks into small arcs
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the smallest unit of disk space that stores data/info
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the mechanism that reads/writes items in the drive by barely touching the disk's recording surface
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the vertical section of a track that passes through platters
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consists of memory chip(s)on hard disk that stores frequently accessed items
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the number of bits in an area on a storage medium
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special purpose chip on hard disk that receives requests from the processor
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redundant array of independent disks
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redundant array of independent disks
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a group of two or more integrated hard disks
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a device that is server connected to a network w/ sole purpose of providing storage
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freestanding hard disk that connects to the system unit w/a cable via a port or wirelessly
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can be inserted/removed from a drive
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serial advanced technology attachmnet
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serial advanced technology attachmnet
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uses serial signals to transfer data/info using thin,flexible cables that resist interference
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enhanced integrated drive electronics
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enhanced integrated drive electronics
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hard disk interface using parallel signals to transfer data/info
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consist entirely of electronic components like integrated circuits and contain no moving parts
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a storage device that uses flash memory to store data/info
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what are the benefits of SSD's
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faster access time/transfer rates, generates less heat/consume less power, last longer
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an Internet service that provides storage to computer users
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flat, round, portable disc of metal, plastic/lacquer written/read by a laser
Read only vs. rewritable
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works w/specially coated optical discs to etch labels directly on discs instead of using an adhesive label
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rewrittable, high-capacity DVD formats
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magnetically coated ribbon of plastic capable of storing large amounts of data and information
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reads and writes data and information on a tape
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contains a magnetic stripe that stores information
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stores data on a thin microprocessor embedded in the card
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store microscopic images of documents on a roll or sheet film
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store photos from online photo center in jpg format w/ max res of 7200 pixels per photo

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Is the speed with which data instructions and information transfer to memory to a storage medium?

Is the speed with which data instructions and information transfer to memory to a storage medium?

Is the speed with which data instructions and information transfer to memory to a storage medium?