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Memory and Storage

Standard BCSI-1a, b
Identify Computer System Components: (a)Storage, (b)Memory

AB
The area in the computer that holds data while it is being processedMemory
VolatileMeans temporary - doesn't save
RAMTemporary Memory
ROMPermanent Memory - holds program instructions
Non-VolatileDoes not lose its memory when the computer turns off
Binary CodeBase 2 language
BitEach 1 or 0 in Binary Code
Byte8 Bits
Each letter or numberIs one byte or 8 bits
KilobyteApproximately 1000 bytes
MegabyteApproximately one million bytes
GigabyteApproximately one billion bytes
TerabyteApproximately ONE TRILLION
Which is larger: Gigabyte or MegabyteGigabyte
Which is smaller: Terabyte or KilobyteKilobyte
StoragePlace in computer where data is held when it is NOT being processed
Hard driveMagnetic storage
Using lasers to burn to a discOptical Storage
Solid State Drive or USBElectronic storage
CD-RWCan read and write to disc
CD-ROMCan only read, not write to disc
Electronic storageFlash drive
For large storage for businessesMagnetic tape
SaaSSoftware as a Service
Google DocsSaaS
ServersWhere web pages are stored
Cloud StorageStorage on servers somewhere


BCS Teacher
Savannah High School
Savannah, GA

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