Question 1

Instead of, or in addition to, access time, some manufacturers state a storage device's transfer rate because it affects access time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a cloud storage provider?

Accepted Answer

A)  eCloud 
B)  Amazon Cloud Drive 
C)  Box 
D)  Google Drive 
A)  eCloud 
B)  Amazon Cloud Drive 
C)  Box 
D)  Google Drive

Question 3

A popular use of CD-RW and CD-R discs is to create audio CDs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

With ____________________ recording, hard disks align the magnetic particles vertically, making much greater storage capacities possible.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With ____________________ recording, hard disks align the...

Question 5

The use of microfilm and microfiche provides all of the following advantages EXCEPT ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  they greatly reduce the amount of paper firms must handle 
B)  they are inexpensive 
C)  they have the longest life of any storage media 
D)  they can be read without a reader 
A)  they greatly reduce the amount of paper firms must handle 
B)  they are inexpensive 
C)  they have the longest life of any storage media 
D)  they can be read without a reader

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is NOT true about smart cards?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are two types of smart cards. 
B)  Contactless smart cards communicate with a reader using Bluetooth technology. 
C)  Uses include storing medical records and other health care information. 
D)  A smart card can double as an ID card or credit card. 
A)  There are two types of smart cards. 
B)  Contactless smart cards communicate with a reader using Bluetooth technology. 
C)  Uses include storing medical records and other health care information. 
D)  A smart card can double as an ID card or credit card.

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT use direct access?

Accepted Answer

A)  optical discs 
B)  tape 
C)  hard disks 
D)  flash memory storage 
A)  optical discs 
B)  tape 
C)  hard disks 
D)  flash memory storage

Question 8

Which of the following is a good practice to follow to avoid scratching or damaging a disc like the one in the accompanying figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hold the disc by its edges. 
B)  Stack the discs whenever possible. 
C)  Touch the underside of a disc. 
D)  Do not worry about exposing discs to any type of contaminant. 
A)  Hold the disc by its edges. 
B)  Stack the discs whenever possible. 
C)  Touch the underside of a disc. 
D)  Do not worry about exposing discs to any type of contaminant.

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What best describes an optical disc?

Accepted Answer

A)  a disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that can add additional hard drive storage 
B)  a portable device made for photographs and other visual file types 
C)  a storage device used for digital cameras 
D)  a flat, round portable disc that is written and read by a laser 
A)  a disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that can add additional hard drive storage 
B)  a portable device made for photographs and other visual file types 
C)  a storage device used for digital cameras 
D)  a flat, round portable disc that is written and read by a laser

Question 10

You should defragment SSDs frequently because the location of the stored data has a significant impact on its access times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Flash memory cards are a type of ____________________ media, which means they consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Flash memory cards are a type of...

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following storage devices typically has the fastest transfer rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  RAM 
B)  hard disk 
C)  memory card 
D)  optical disc 
A)  RAM 
B)  hard disk 
C)  memory card 
D)  optical disc

Question 13

Commercial data recovery software offers the greatest chances of retrieving files that have been deleted or erased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Each part of a CD-R can be written on multiple times, and the disc's contents can be erased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following kinds of interfaces sends data one bit at a time?

Accepted Answer

A)  parallel 
B)  serial 
C)  EIDE 
D)  SCSI 
A)  parallel 
B)  serial 
C)  EIDE 
D)  SCSI

Question 16

Discuss the life span of an optical disc, including the tips for proper care of optical discs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the life span of an optical...

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following refers to the process of writing on an optical disc?

Accepted Answer

A)  bleeding 
B)  burning 
C)  browning 
D)  blaring 
A)  bleeding 
B)  burning 
C)  browning 
D)  blaring

Question 18

Critical Thinking Questions Case 8-2 You began work as a consultant to individuals and businesses, making recommendations to them about the kinds of storage systems they should buy and what equipment they should have. Aaron is a home user. Which of the following is closest to his likely level of need?

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 GB of storage 
B)  1-2 EB of storage 
C)  1-2 TB of storage 
D)  1-2 YB of storage 
A)  1-2 GB of storage 
B)  1-2 EB of storage 
C)  1-2 TB of storage 
D)  1-2 YB of storage

Question 19

Manufacturers claim that a properly cared for CD or DVD will last 5 years, but could last up to 250 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following has a higher capacity and better quality than standard DVDs, especially for high-definition audio and video?

Accepted Answer

A)  a DVD-ROM 
B)  a double-sided DVD 
C)  a mini-DVD 
D)  a Blu-ray Disc 
A)  a DVD-ROM 
B)  a double-sided DVD 
C)  a mini-DVD 
D)  a Blu-ray Disc

Instead of, or in addition to, access time, some manufacturers state a storage device's transfer rate because it affects access time.

Which of the following is NOT a cloud storage provider?

A popular use of CD-RW and CD-R discs is to create audio CDs.

With ____________________ recording, hard disks align the magnetic particles vertically, making much greater storage capacities possible.

The use of microfilm and microfiche provides all of the following advantages EXCEPT ____.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is NOT true about smart cards?

Which of the following does NOT use direct access?

Which of the following is a good practice to follow to avoid scratching or damaging a disc like the one in the accompanying figure?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What best describes an optical disc?

You should defragment SSDs frequently because the location of the stored data has a significant impact on its access times.

Flash memory cards are a type of ____________________ media, which means they consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following storage devices typically has the fastest transfer rate?

Commercial data recovery software offers the greatest chances of retrieving files that have been deleted or erased.

Each part of a CD-R can be written on multiple times, and the disc's contents can be erased.

Which of the following kinds of interfaces sends data one bit at a time?

Discuss the life span of an optical disc, including the tips for proper care of optical discs.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following refers to the process of writing on an optical disc?

Manufacturers claim that a properly cared for CD or DVD will last 5 years, but could last up to 250 years.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following has a higher capacity and better quality than standard DVDs, especially for high-definition audio and video?

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Exam 8: Digital Storage: Preserving on Media and on the Cloud

Instead of, or in addition to, access time, some manufacturers state a storage device's transfer rate because it affects access time.

Which of the following is NOT a cloud storage provider?

A popular use of CD-RW and CD-R discs is to create audio CDs.

With ____________________ recording, hard disks align the magnetic particles vertically, making much greater storage capacities possible.

The use of microfilm and microfiche provides all of the following advantages EXCEPT ____.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is NOT true about smart cards?

Which of the following does NOT use direct access?

Which of the following is a good practice to follow to avoid scratching or damaging a disc like the one in the accompanying figure?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What best describes an optical disc?

You should defragment SSDs frequently because the location of the stored data has a significant impact on its access times.

Flash memory cards are a type of ____________________ media, which means they consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following storage devices typically has the fastest transfer rate?

Commercial data recovery software offers the greatest chances of retrieving files that have been deleted or erased.

Each part of a CD-R can be written on multiple times, and the disc's contents can be erased.

Which of the following kinds of interfaces sends data one bit at a time?

Discuss the life span of an optical disc, including the tips for proper care of optical discs.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following refers to the process of writing on an optical disc?

Manufacturers claim that a properly cared for CD or DVD will last 5 years, but could last up to 250 years.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following has a higher capacity and better quality than standard DVDs, especially for high-definition audio and video?

Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology

The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating

Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home

Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices: Exploring the Components

Input and Output: Examining Popular Devices

Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources

Communications and Networks: Sending and Receiving Digital Content

Information and Data Management: Organizing, Verifying, Maintaining, and Accessing

Information Systems and Program Development: Designing and Building Solutions

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