5. Primary Storage
RAM
RAM (random access memory)
is the place in a computer where
the operating system, application
programs, and data in current
use are kept so that they can be
quickly reached by the
computer's processor.
7. Tape Storage (magnetic tapes, cartridge tape units)
Magnetic Tapes are especially popular
for back-up storage.
Diskette Storage (floppy disks, diskettes)
Floppy Disks are probably the most
common storage device, especially for
users of PC.
8. Hard Disks
Rigid metal platters that hold data as magnetized
spots.
9. Optical Disks
CD-ROM- Compact Disk Read-Only Memory
CD-R- Compact Disk Readable
CD-RW- Compact Disc Re-writable
DVD-RW- Digital Versatile Disc Recordable
WORM Disks- Write-Once-Read-Many
10. Mass Storage Device
USB Flash Drive- are typically removable
and rewritable and muck shorter than a
floppy disk.
11. Solid-State Drive
A data storage device that uses solid-state
memory cards to store persistent data.
12. Output Hardware
Devices that translate information
processed by the computer into a
form that humans can understand.
16. Printer
A printed or hardcopy is produced by
means of computer sending instructions
to the printers.
Essential in outputting the information
produced by the system.
17. Two main categories of Printer
Impact
Print by striking the paper through
an inked ribbon.
Non-Impact
Use methods other than strike to
produce the output.
