Computer Parts and Devices: Hard Disks and Storage Devices (Part 5)
Explore “Hard Disks and Storage Devices” in this Computer Parts and Devices lesson. Part 5 of the five-part series brings together the source material and lesson topics. Use the contents links to find a section, read the notes, and consult the complete original teaching slides below.
Lesson topics
- Storage Devices:
- Hard Disk:
- Floppy Disk:
Contents
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Read the original source document
Parts of a Computer: original teaching slides for this study series.
Storage Devices:
Storage Devices: The parts of a computer which are used for storing data are called. Storing data are called storage devices. They help in storing any work done on a computer permanently. Let us learn about a few storage devices.
Hard Disk:
Hard Disk: Inside the CPU there is a hard disk. It is made up of one or more metallic disks. It stores a large amount of information.
Floppy Disk:
Floppy Disk: A floppy disk stores small amounts small amounts of information. It works when it is inserted into the floppy drive. The floppy drive is fixed in the CPU.
Review questions and answers
What are the key points about Storage Devices:?
Storage Devices: The parts of a computer which are used for storing data are called. Storing data are called storage devices. They help in storing any work done on a computer permanently. Let us learn about a few storage devices.
What are the key points about Hard Disk:?
Hard Disk: Inside the CPU there is a hard disk. It is made up of one or more metallic disks. It stores a large amount of information.
What are the key points about Floppy Disk:?
Floppy Disk: A floppy disk stores small amounts small amounts of information. It works when it is inserted into the floppy drive. The floppy drive is fixed in the CPU.
More lessons from this document
- Parts of a Computer — Part 1
- Parts of a Computer — Part 2
- Parts of a Computer — Part 3
- Parts of a Computer — Part 4
- Parts of a Computer — Part 5
Conclusion
The important points in Storage Devices: should be reviewed alongside the definitions, examples and comparisons given above. Continue with the other four articles to cover the rest of the source material.