L2 ICT U1 Online Storage Flashcard

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What is online data storage more commonly known as?

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Cloud Storage

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Which of the following is NOT a well-known provider of online data storage services? Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, DropBox, Microsoft Excel

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Microsoft Excel

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What is a benefit of cloud storage compared to local storage?

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You can access your files from any device with an internet connection

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What is a major advantage of using cloud storage for backup purposes?

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It is not susceptible to the viruses or natural disasters that damaged the original copies

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What is the purpose of syncing your local computer with cloud storage?

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To automatically back up files to the cloud

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What is an example of lossless compression?

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Removing repeated words and spaces in text documents

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Why is file compression used?

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To make file transfer faster

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What is normally the result of lossy compression?

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The file cannot be decompressed to its original quality

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What is the term used for a service that allows us to store all of our files online rather than on our own personal computer?

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Cloud Storage

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What is the main purpose of file compression?

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To make files smaller