Storage Basics
A common portable storage device that uses flash memory and is often used to transfer files between computers
What is USB Flash Drive?
Storage technology is best for quick access and editing of files.
What is SSD (Solid State Drive)?
The most common input device used for navigating on a computer
What is Mouse?
A common output device used to display visual information from a computer
What is a monitor (or screen)?
A tool helps visually impaired users read text on a screen
What is Screen Reader?
A type of storage device uses spinning disks to read and write data
What is a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?
Memory that requires power to maintain the stored information, like RAM.
What is "volatile memory"?
A device that allows input through touch, often used with smartphones and tablets.
What is touchscreen?
An output device that produces physical copies of documents or images
What is a printer?
A software tool that enables voice control of a computer
What is voice recognition software?
What is the main advantage of a Solid State Drive (SSD) over a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?
SSDs are faster and more durable because they have no moving parts.
How does a hybrid drive differ from traditional HDDs and SSDs?
It combines both SSD and HDD technology, featuring a larger HDD for storage and a smaller SSD for performance.
A device which is essential for entering text into a computer system
What is keyboard?
Output device is used to produce sound connected to computers or mobile devices
What is speakers?
An accessibility device modifies the standard keyboard input to assist users with limited hand mobility
What is an adaptive keyboard?
A type of storage that is primarily used for backup and large data storage solutions and can be connected to a network.
What is Network Attached Storage (NAS)?
Describe how a SAN (Storage Area Network) is typically used in a business environment.
A SAN connects storage devices to multiple servers, providing high-speed data transfer and scalability for large-scale enterprise storage needs.
Input device used to input graphical data directly into a computer.
What is graphics tablet (or Stylus)?
An example of a wearable output device that can display notifications and track health metrics
What is smartwatch?
Technology that provides tactile output for users who are deaf or hard of hearing to alert them of notifications.
What is tactile pagers or vibration alterts?
Redundant Array of Independent Disks. It’s used for data redundancy and performance improvement.
What is RAID?
Explain how data deduplication benefits data storage systems.
It reduces the storage space required by eliminating redundant data, thereby saving space and improving efficiency.
Describe an input device used by individuals with motor disabilities to interact with a computer.
e.g. Adaptive keyboard or eye-tracking software
An output device used for immersive video gaming and virtual reality experiences.
What is VR Headset?
Explain how eye tracking systems can be used as input devices
They allow users to control a computer cursor and interact with devices using eye movements alone