Link the beginning and the end of the sentence.

1. The data is stored in memory	a) to represent a character.
2. To decrease access time	b) the CPU can retrieve the desired data and instructions faster.
3. Usually eight bits are used	c) that are sensitive to changes in electric current.
4. RAM chips consist of millions of switches	d) memory is located close to the CPU.
5. Because there is less data in cache memory then in main memory,	e) by representing data as a combination of “on” and “off” circuit states.

Find the words with a similar meaning in the text.

1) circuit card; 2) constant; 3) hold; 4) specified; 5) fast; 6) space; 7) employed; 8) transient

Complete these sentences using a noun or a verb from the box.

a) provides; b) deletes; c) required; d ) drive; e) rate; f) capacity; g) operates

1. Storage … is measured in bytes. 2. Optical storage … a convenient way to transfer data from one computer to another.

3. Access … of the memory is the time required to get access to the memory. 4. In imbedded computers, all of the … software may be stored in ROM. 5. Cache memory… somewhat like a notebook used to record phone numbers.

6. A cache controller … the data when it is not currently being used.

7. Thin client operating system installed on the USB flash … allows to use it on any computer.

4. Find the terms to the given definitions.

a tiny wafer of semiconductor material, such as silicon, processed to form a type of integrated circuit or component such as a transistor

the number of words or characters that can be stored in a particular storage device

an electronic circuit in which certain components and the connections between them are formed by etching a metallic coating

a group of electrical conductors at a low voltage, used for carrying data in binary form between the various parts of a computer or its peripherals

a small area of memory in a computer that can be accessed very quickly

representing data as a series of numerical values

Answer the questions.

1. How are storage devices classified? 2. What kind of storage constitutes the memory part of the computer? 3. Where is the BIOS program held? 4. What is the function of the cache controller?

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Text C: Data Storage Devices	\|	Text D: Input and Output Devices

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