ITEC 1000 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Computer Data Storage, Hard Disk Drive Performance Characteristics, Hard Disk Drive
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The access time for a multiblock read is reduced by a factor of about ______: two, four, eight, sixteen, a special fault-tolerant computer system uses an array of 3 disks. The following logic is used to detect errors: if the data from all three disks is identical, then it is safe to assume that the integrity of the data is acceptable. If the data from one disk differs from the other two, then accept the data where both match and flag the other as an error. Discussion questions: what two types of memory are referred to as primary memory? (a single sentence answer will suffice) Sol: from the text: "both conventional and cache memory are referred to as primary memory. : list four or more benefits of flash memory compared to a hard drive. Sol: wear-leveling is a technique that is designed to extend the life of a flash memory device.
