CSS 8-Storage Devices

CSS 8-Storage Devices

Lesson Objectives

1. describe storage devices

2. differentiate types of storage devices

Storage Device

• A piece of computer hardware used for saving, carrying and pulling out data

• It can keep and retain information short-term or long-term.

TYPES OF STORAGE DEVICES

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY STORAGE

Difference of primary and secondary storage devices

Example of Storage Devices

1. Magnetic Storage Device

- one of the most popular types of storage used

2. Optical Storage Device

-uses lasers and lights as its mode of saving and retrieving data.

 

3. Flash Memory Device

- is replacing magnetic storage device as it is   economical, more functional and dependable.

4. Online and Cloud

- is now becoming widespread as people access data from  different devices.

EVALUATION

Have fun and simply enjoy!

Multiple Choice

It is a hardware used for saving, carrying and pulling out data.

• Input

• Communication

• Storage

Multiple Choice

This device belongs to

• Magnetic Storage

• Optical Storage

• Online and Cloud

Fill in the Blanks

Describe primary storage devices in terms of size, data retention and location

Multiple Select

Select the types of Storage Devices

• Primary

• Secondary

• Magnetic

• Online and Cloud

Fill in the Blanks

This device uses lasers and lights as its mode of saving and retrieving data.