4. Storage devices and storage media characteristics

Multiple Choice

When you save information on Google Drive, where does it go?

• Cloud

• Mr. Frederic office

• CD-ROM

• USB Drive

Multiple Choice

When data is stored “in the cloud” it is located...

• On the hard drive of a server somewhere

• On the computer’s local storage

• In electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere

• In the computer’s RAM

Multiple Choice

Capacity is

• the rate at which data can be read and written

• how much data the device can hold

• the ability of the device to be carried on or moved

Multiple Choice

Rewritability means data can be removed and stored again.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

How quickly data can be read from or written to a device describes its:

• a) Cost

• b) Rewritability

• c) Reliability

• d) Access speed

Match

Match the Characteristic with its Description:

• Can data be removed and written again

• How much energy does it use

• How much data can it store

• Is it easy for users to operate

• Can it be easily damaged or is it robust

Rewritability

Energy efficiency

Capacity

Usability

Reliability/Durability

• Rewritability

• Energy efficiency

• Capacity

• Usability

• Reliability/Durability

Multiple Select

What are some examples of devices that not commonly use cloud storage?

• Smart televisions and audio equipment

• Desktop computers

• Laptops

• Kitchen appliances with multiple programme options

Multiple Choice

What is the process of using third party servers to store data and run online applications?

• Data Center Processing
• Cloud Computing
• Networking
• Internet Usage

Multiple Choice

Which of the following uses SSD storage to save space and provide longer lifespan?

• a) Traditional desktop computers

• b) External hard drives only

• c) Smart household devices

• d) Floppy disks

Multiple Choice

All cloud services are completely free.

• True

• False

Drag and Drop

Stores data online via the internet​

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Uses SSD storage for apps and media​

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Entertainment system storing games and data​

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Uses SSD for program options and smart features​

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Cloud storage

Smart TV

Game console

Kitchen appliance

Multiple Choice

Which storage type has the highest capacity?

• Optical storage

• Magnetic storage

• Solid-state storage

• Cloud storage

Categorize

Options (19)

Requires an optical drive to access;

Slow compared to other devices

Low cost, cheap to produce

Fairly durable but will fail if scratched

Some discs are rewritable, but not all

High capacity

Moving parts require power;

Designed for long-term use but will fail eventually

Designed for rewritability

No moving parts mean increased durability

Highly energy efficient due to low power requirements;

Fastest data access;

High cost;

Access depends on internet connection

Unlimited capacity;

Normally web-based

requires web skills;

Providers maintain systems and repairs

Designed for rewritability too

Classify each characteristic under the correct type of storage.

Optical Storage

Magnetic Storage

Solid-State Storage

Cloud Storage

Poll

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