Question

1. typically a personal computer uses a(n) ____ to store the operating system and software applications. flash drive external hard disk optical drive internal hard disk 28. solid - state storage devices are different than hard disks in that they __. have no moving parts have a higher capacity have slower access speed are volatile 29. on a hard disk each track is divided into invisible wedge - shaped sections called ____. bits platters cylinders sectors

Explanation:

• For question 27: An internal hard disk is the main storage for a PC's OS and apps. Flash drives, external hard - disks and optical drives are more for external or additional storage.
• For question 28: Solid - state storage devices use flash memory and have no moving parts, unlike hard disks which have spinning platters and read - write heads. Their capacity can vary compared to hard disks, they have faster access speed and are non - volatile.
• For question 29: On a hard disk, each track is divided into wedge - shaped sections called sectors which are the smallest addressable units of storage.

Answer:

1. internal hard disk
2. have no moving parts
3. sectors