Computers Storage Vocabulary Worksheet

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    Hard drives spin at 3600 or more __________.pits             data               electricity           lands            magnets        primary rpm             CD                 magnetism         floppy disk    secondary     DVD  

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Read Lesson 4 Computer Storage, then answer the following questions by typing the correct word from the list in the answer space.
If there are two answers, write one answer, other answer. Ex. Computer, Crocker
Your spelling must be correct or you will miss the question.

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    A __________ usually stores about 650 MB.pits             data               electricity           lands            magnets        primary rpm             CD                 magnetism         floppy disk    secondary     DVD  

    Explanation
    A CD usually stores about 650 MB of data.

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    The purpose of storage in a computer is to hold __________ or information.pits             data               electricity           lands            magnets        primary rpm             CD                 magnetism         floppy disk    secondary     DVD  

    Explanation
    The purpose of storage in a computer is to hold data or information. Storage devices such as hard drives, solid-state drives, and optical discs are used to store data in a computer system. This data can include files, documents, images, videos, and any other type of information that needs to be saved and accessed later. Without storage, a computer would not be able to retain data and would lose all information once it is powered off. Therefore, data is the correct answer as it accurately describes the purpose of storage in a computer.

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    Always keep __________ away from computers and floppy disks because they can erase information.pits             data               electricity           lands            magnets        primary rpm             CD                 magnetism         floppy disk    secondary     DVD  

    Explanation
    Magnets should be kept away from computers and floppy disks because they can erase information. Magnets have a magnetic field that can interfere with the magnetic storage of data on floppy disks and hard drives. When exposed to a magnet, the magnetic particles on the disk can be rearranged or erased, resulting in the loss of stored information. Therefore, it is important to keep magnets away from these devices to prevent data loss.

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    A __________ holds even more information than a CD.

    Explanation
    A DVD holds even more information than a CD because it has a higher storage capacity. DVDs can store up to 4.7 to 9.4 gigabytes of data, while CDs typically hold only 700 megabytes. This larger capacity allows DVDs to store more audio, video, or data files, making them a preferred choice for multimedia content or larger files.

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    __________ memory is stored on chips located on the motherboardpits             data               electricity           lands            magnets        primaryrpm             CD                 magnetism         floppy disk    secondary     DVD      

    Explanation
    Primary memory is stored on chips located on the motherboard.

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    __________ memory is stored in the hard drive.pits             data               electricity           lands            magnets        primary rpm             CD                 magnetism         floppy disk    secondary     DVD  

    Explanation
    Secondary memory is stored in the hard drive. Secondary memory refers to the storage devices that are external to the computer's main memory (RAM) and are used for long-term storage of data. Examples of secondary memory include hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. These devices store data even when the power is turned off and provide a larger storage capacity compared to primary memory. Therefore, the correct answer is secondary.

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    A __________ holds 1.44 MB of storage.pits             data               electricity           lands            magnets        primary rpm             CD                 magnetism         floppy disk    secondary     DVD  

    Explanation
    A floppy drive is the correct answer because it is a type of storage device that can hold 1.44 MB of data. Floppy drives were commonly used in the past to store and transfer files, but they have become obsolete with the advancement of technology.

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    CDs use __________ and __________ to store data on the disk's surface.

    • Pits and lands

    • Electricity and magnets

    • Electricity and magnetism

    • Primary and secondary

    Correct Answer
    A. Pits and lands
    Explanation
    CDs use pits and lands to store data on the disk's surface. These pits and lands are microscopic indentations and flat areas on the surface of the CD. The data is encoded by reflecting a laser off the surface of the CD, and the presence or absence of pits and lands determines the 0s and 1s of the binary code, representing the data. The laser reads the reflected light and converts it back into digital information.

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    The process of reading and writing to a hard or floppy disk is done with __________ and __________.

    • Pits and lands

    • Electricity and magnets

    • Electricity and magnetism

    • Primary and secondary

    Correct Answer
    A. Electricity and magnetism
    Explanation
    The process of reading and writing to a hard or floppy disk involves the use of electricity and magnetism. Electricity is used to power the disk drive and control the movement of the read/write head. Magnetism is used to encode and store the data on the disk. The read/write head uses magnetic fields to detect and write data in the form of binary code, which is represented by the presence or absence of magnetic fields on the disk's surface.

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