Lab 1.3.2 Determining Data Storage Capacity

Step 1: Identify the RAM in a computer

d. Check your computer and determine the amount of RAM available to the CPU. How much RAM is in your computer? 956 MB atau 1GB.

Step 2: Determine the size of the hard disk drive

c. Determine the size of the hard drive on your computer. What is the total size of the hard drive in GB?  The answer will vary depending on the hard drive installed in each computer. Jawaban: 74,4 GB

Step 3: Determine the free space and used space on the hard drive 

b. What is the used space of your hard drive in GB? Jawaban : 54,23 GB 

c. What is the free space of your hard drive in GB? Jawaban : 20,17 GB

Step 4: Check for other storage devices

How many drive letters are shown in the window that appears? Jawaban: 3

Step 5: Reflection 

a. Why is it important to know the amount of RAM in your computer? Jawaban: This will determine the type of OS that you are able to run as well as which application programs can be used. Generally the more RAM in a computer system the better 

b. Why is the size of a hard drive as well as the space being used important? Jawaban: The size of the hard drive gives an indication of the total number of files that can be stored on the drive. This includes the operating system, application programs as well as any data associated with these programs. Generally the larger the drive size the better.