Comp Discovery 7 8 9 (no define)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 compact disk | what does CD stand for? |
| digital video disk digital versatile disk | what are the 2 things DVD can stand for? |
| yes | can CDs and Dvds be used to store computer data? |
| optical storage technology | what type of storage technology do Cds and DVDs use? |
| read only recordable rewritable | list the 3 technologies that optical storage media use: |
| the type of technology used to create it | what do the letters after CD and DVD help you recognize? |
| read only technology | CD-ROM stands for: |
| CD recordable technology | CD-R specifies: |
| CD recorable technology | CD-RW specifies |
| DVD-R DVD+R | List the 2 types of DVD recordable formats: |
| DVD-RW DVD+RW | List the 2 types of DVD rewritable formats: |
| no, because on has not emerged as the industry leader | Is there on format that is the industry leader? Why? |
| no | Can data be added, changed, or deleted from CD-ROM or DVD-ROM disks? |
| rewritable | which formats should you purchase if you need to record data one or more times? |
| recordable | Which format is used for one time use? |
| rewritable | Which format is for multiple session use? |
| yes | Should you purchase a comp with a CD drive or a DVD drive? |
| so, you could store comp data and create music | Why would you need a CD drive and/or a DVD drive? |
| CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVDs | Most CD drives can read _____,______, and ______ disks but cannot read ______. |
| CD DVD | Most DVD drives can read ____ and ____ formats. |
| DVD-RW | Which drive has the most flexibility? |
| no | Are CD and DVD drives an acceptable replacement for a hard drive? |
| slow access speed inadequate storage capacity | Give 2 reasons why a rewritable CD or DVD drive would not be a replacement for a hard drive. |
| laser | A CD or DVD drive uses ______ techonology to read data. |
| CD-R DVD-R drives CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW Disks | what type of drive and disk do you need to make your own CDs or DVDs? |
| storage system/recordable | what system and technology is used in making your own CDs or DVDs? |
| CD-R DVD-R (yes) | What type of disk requires that you put all the data on the disk in one session? |
| CD-RW DVD-RW | What type of disk allows you to record data on the disk in multiple sessions? |
| no | is there a difference in the way you put CDs or DVDs in the drive? |
| software command manually with the push of a button | what are 2 ways to open the drive? |
| holding it by the rim | how should you hold the CD or DVD when placing it in the tray? |
| label side up | in what direction should the CD or DVD be facing when inserted in the tray? |
| pushing it or push a button | what are 2 ways to close the drive tray? |
| portable durable fast access to data high-capacity storage useds litte power | what are 5 advantages of solid state technology? |
| digital cameras MP3 players notebook comps PDAs cellphones | name 5 consumer devices that most people use that have solid-state storage technology? |
| memory card | the solid state storage on a digital camera or MP3 player is in the form of a _______ _____. |
| transporting data from 1 comp to the next | Describe the use of solid-state storage for your PC? |
| yes | can the data on a memory card be erased so the card can be reused? |
| grid cell two gates | the chip's circuitry is arranged as a ____, and each _____ in the grid contains _____ transistors that act as as ______. |
| open 1 | when the gates are _____, current can flow an the cell has a value that represents a __ bit. |
| closed 0 | when the gates are _______, the current cannot flow and the cell ahs a value that represents a __ bit. |
| battery operated | Since very little power is required to open or close the gates, solid state technology is ideal for what type of device? |
| nonvolatile | once the data is stored, it is __________ which means the chip retains the data without the need for external power source. |
| compact flash multimedia secure digital smart media | list the 4 formats (and abbreviations) for solid state cards: |
| matchbook | Compact Flash (CF) are about the size of a ________. |
| controller card controller | CF cards have a built-in _________ that reads data from and writes data to the card while a _____ is used to transfer data from the card ot the comp with the builtin _________ telling it what to do. |
| high-end digital cameras | for what reason are compact flash cards especially useful? |
| postage stamp | Multimedia cards (MMC) are about the size of a _______ ______. |
| mobile phones pagers digital cameras MP3 players | Multimedia cards were first used in ___________ adn ________ but now are widely used with _________ ________ and _______________. |
| controller card | MMC cards also have a builtin ________ and use a _______ to transfer data from the card to a comp. |
| digital images MP3 storage | secure digital cards are very popluar for these uses: |
| smart media | the ___________ cards are one of the original formats |
| builtin controller | what do the smart media cards not have? |
| less durable | what is a disadvantage of SM cards compared to other solid state storage media? |
| depends on device, it will be used with | since technology is changing so rapidly and there are so many solid state memory cards available, what should determine the type of card you buy? |
| stand alone part of comp's system unit | how are card readers located in regard to your comp? |
| 5 in 1 7 in 1 all in one card readers | what are 3 other names by which card readers are referred because they work with multiple types of solid state storage formats? |
| requires no card reader | what is a key advantage of USB flash drives? |
| pen drives keychain drives thumb drives jump drives UFDs | list 5 nicknames by which USB flash drives are often called? |
| large paperclip | what is a typical size for a USB flash drive? |
| 32 mb to 8 gb | what is the average storage capacity of a USB flash drive? |
| through a USB port | how do USB flash drives connect to your comp? |
| open edit delete run | a true advantage of USB flash drives is that you can _____,_____,_____, and _____ files stored on this technology just like you would if they were stored on your hard drive |
| u3 smart drive | what is another name for a U3 drive? |
| adding peripheral devices adding or upgrading expansion cards | what are 2 ways you can expand or improve the capabilities of your comp? |
| USB | what is currently the most popular technology for connecting peripherals? |
| front or sides of the system unit for easy access | where are most USB ports located on the comp and why? |
| sound network | name 2 expansion cards that come with your comp? |
| graphics card sound card modem card network card | name 4 other expansion cards that can be added to enhance your comps functionality? |
| expansion cards controller cards adapters | give 3 other names by which expansion cards are knowm: |
| opening the system unit | what typically is required for you to install an expansion card? |
| RAM - processor RAM - peripheral devices | Give the 2 directions of travel for the parts of the data bus: |
| yes, they are built for only 1 type of slot | are expansion slots all the same size? |
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