Chapter 4 ( Types of Storage)

     Storage holds data, instructions and information for future use.. A storage medium is the physical material on which a computer keeps data, instructions, and information..
    Hard disk contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions and information.  characteristics of a hard disk include capacity, platters, read/write heads, cylinders, sectors and tracks, revolutions per Minute, transfer rate, and access time..
    Flash memory storage- a memory card is a removable flash memory device that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer mobile device or card reader/ writer..  cloud storage is an internet service that provides storage to computer users.  optical disk consist of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser. that's all from me...