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STORAGE AND MEMORY

Across 3. This can only store 0 and 1 4. Magnetic tape can also be known as magnetic ......... 7. WORM stands for 'write once read ....' 8. This contains 1024 kilobytes 9. RAM stands for Random ...... Memory Down 1. A byte is made up of how many bits? 2. Memory that loses its data when the power is switched off is known as ........ 3. When you make a copy of your work onto a storage device, it is known as making a ...... 5. When your computer first starts up, it is using its ... 6. A hard disk is measured in .........

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Across 3. This can only store 0 and 1 BIT 4. Magnetic tape can also be known as magnetic ......... CARTRIDGE 7. WORM stands for 'write once read ....' MANY 8. This contains 1024 kilobytes MEGABYTE 9. RAM stands for Random ...... Memory ACCESS www.teach-ict.com All Rights Reserved

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Down 1. A byte is made up of how many bits? EIGHT 2. Memory that loses its data when the power is switched off is known as ........ VOLATILE 3. When you make a copy of your work onto a storage device, it is known as making a ...... BACKUP 5. When your computer first starts up, it is using its ... ROM 6. A hard disk is measured in ......... GIGABYTE

HOMEWORK: STORAGE DEVICES

17TH March, 2011

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