Question

chapter 5 review
name: tishcuna dorieu 9/2/25
block: 1st block
review the terminology
directions match each vocabulary term in the left - column with the correct definition in the right column.

1. storage device\ta. temporary workspace on a computer
2. memory\tb. sometimes used when referring to a computers ram
3. primary storage\tc. uses laser to read information
4. secondary storage\td. users access from and save information to this type of device
5. read/write device\te. common secondary storage device
6. random access storage device\tf. computer component that retains data even after power is shut off
7. optical storage device\tg. storage device that lets computer go directly to the needed information
8. hard drive\th. a set of programs that tells the computer how to start
9. read - only device\ti. can only read data from the storage medium
10. firmware\tj. any type of storage device that holds data permanently; not ram

use the terminology
directions: complete each sentence with information from the chapter.

1. storage devices ______ information even when a computer is turned off.
2. a ______ is a collection of related information or program code, which has been given a unique name.
3. the ______ is a set of programs called firmware that directs computer equipment to start up.
4. the purpose of ______ is to store data and program instructions needed by the cpu.
5. ______ is an alternative to bios that allows for faster startup and is more secure.
6. ______ memory is used in rom chips within your computer to store basic information about the computers configuration.
7. a hard drive is an example of a ______ storage device.

Explanation:

1. Storage devices retain data even when powered - off.
2. A file is a collection of related information or program code with a unique name.
3. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a set of programs (firmware) that directs computer equipment to start up.
4. The purpose of memory is to store data and program instructions needed by the CPU.
5. UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is an alternative to BIOS for faster startup and more security.
6. Read - only memory (ROM) is used in ROM chips to store basic computer configuration information.
7. A hard drive is an example of a secondary storage device.

For the matching part:

1. storage device - d. users access from and save information to this type of device
2. memory - a. temporary workspace on a computer
3. primary storage - b. sometimes used when referring to a computer's RAM
4. secondary storage - e. common secondary storage device
5. read/write device - j. any type of storage device that holds data permanently; not RAM
6. random access storage device - g. storage device that lets computer go directly to the needed information
7. optical storage device - c. uses laser to read information
8. hard drive - e. common secondary storage device
9. read - only device - i. can only read data from the storage medium
10. firmware - h. a set of programs that tells the computer how to start

Answer:

Matching:

1. d. users access from and save information to this type of device
2. a. temporary workspace on a computer
3. b. sometimes used when referring to a computer's RAM
4. e. common secondary storage device
5. j. any type of storage device that holds data permanently; not RAM
6. g. storage device that lets computer go directly to the needed information
7. c. uses laser to read information
8. e. common secondary storage device
9. i. can only read data from the storage medium
10. h. a set of programs that tells the computer how to start

Fill - in - the - blanks:

1. retain
2. file
3. BIOS
4. memory
5. UEFI
6. Read - only
7. secondary