Secondary Storage Hardware
True/False
1. A Tape is a Direct Access Storage Device
Multi-choice
1. Which of the following has the largest storage capacity
a. a 5 1/4 inch, Double Sided/Double Density Floppy
b. a 5 1/4 inch, Double Sided/High Density Floppy
c. a 3 1/2 inch Double Sided/Double Density MicroFloppy
d. a 3 1/2 inch, Double Sided/High Density Floppy
Short Answers
1. Give an idea of storage size and speed of access for each of the following storage devices;
a. Winchester hard Disk
b. floppy disk
2. Give an idea of storage for each of the following storage devices;
a. Optical disks
3. List two major features for each of the following storage devices;
a. Winchester hard Disk
b. floppy disk
c. exchangeable hard disk
d. optical disks
4. Explain the meaning of the following terms when applied to disk storage
a. physical data organisation
b. logical data organisation
5. Define the two most common measures for disk speed.
6. Draw one diagram that for a hard disk illustrate; sectors, tracks and cylinders
7. Explain the meaning of the term CD-ROM.
Long Answers / Research
1. Research future trends in Storage devices.
True/False
1. T
Multichoice
1. d
Short Answers
refer to text
Long Answers/Research
1. It is always worthwhile to check the Christmas edition of magazines, since these usually forecast possible future trends.
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