1. Cassette tape
2. Floppy diskettes
3. Hard disk
4. Zip drive diskettes
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Solid State Drive (SSD) allows the fastest access to data compared to traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDD) because SSDs have no moving parts and use flash memory for storage, resulting in quicker read/write speeds.
Any data that fits within the word-length of the CPU will be accessed in a single cycle and therefore has the fastest access. This is why programmers do not pass arguments larger than a pointer to functions. Arguments are always passed by value, which means they must be copied, but copying a pointer has no overhead.
USB 3.0 Flash Drives have 5GB/S, and some SSDs can be slower than flash drives. But you can get SSDs that are way faster than USB 3.0 flash drives.
"Seek time" refers to the amount of time it takes for a storage device, such as a hard drive, to locate and access specific data on the disk. It is measured in milliseconds and is an important factor in determining the overall performance of the storage device. Lower seek times indicate faster access to data.
A CI (Common Interface) module is a hardware device that allows a digital television or set-top box to decrypt encrypted channels by accepting a conditional access module (CAM) inserted into it. The CAM can be used to access subscription or pay-per-view content that requires decryption. The CI module provides the necessary decryption keys to access the content.
A saline lock is a device that allows intermittent access to a patient's vein without constantly infusing fluids. It consists of a catheter connected to a port that can be capped when not in use, reducing the risk of infection compared to a continuously running IV line.
A mass-memory unit is a type of storage device that is used to store large amounts of data in various electronic devices such as computers and digital cameras. It typically has a higher storage capacity compared to conventional memory units like RAM and can retain data even when the device is turned off. Examples of mass-memory units include hard drives, solid-state drives, and memory cards.
Fragmentation occurs when a file is broken up into smaller pieces stored in different locations on a storage device. This can lead to slower read and write speeds as the system must gather these pieces when accessing the file. Regular defragmentation helps organize and consolidate these pieces, improving file access performance.