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Storage Devices
Computer Basics Unit 1
Term | Definition |
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Storage Devices | Used to keep data when the power to the computer is turned off. |
Hard Disk | Usually mounted inside the computer's system unit. |
Magnetic Storage | Recording of data onto disk or tape by magnetizing particles |
Jump, Flash or Thumb Drive | Small storage device that plugs into USB port. |
Digital Audio Tape | Method of storing large amounts of data on tape. |
Optical Storage | Means of recording data as light and dark spots on CD or DVD. |
CD-ROM | Storage device using laser technology to read data permanently stored on a compact disk. |
DVD | Digital Video Disks. |