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1.1.3 Input, Output And Storage

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Total cards: 9•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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Input device

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A piece of hardware used to enter data into a computer or similar processing device. E.g, keyboard, mouse.

#2
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Output device

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A piece of hardware used to output information from a computer or similar processing device. E.g, printer, projector.

#3
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Storage device

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Any median which holds data or programs (optical, magnetic, solid state)

#4
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Magnetic storage

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Uses minute magnetic particles or ‘domains’ to store data, E.g, hard disk

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Optical storage

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Storage that uses plastic disks where data is stored as patterns on the surface, in pits and lands. E.g, CD, DVD, blu-ray disks

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Flash storage

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Holds data using electronic switches. E.g, USB sticks

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RAM

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RAM is used as main memory. It acts as temporary storage for program instructions and data. It can only store things temporarily because it is volatile

#8
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ROM (Read Only Memory)

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ROM cannot be changed, overwritten or removed. It is non volatile

#9
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Virtual storage

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Extending backup storage by using backing storage as if it were main memory. E.g, hard disk