Unit 2, 1.3 Types of information access and storage devices

Which is an example of a handheld device?

• Smartphone

• Desktop computer

• Games console

• Database server

Which is an example of a fixed device?

• Smartphone

• Data centre

• Games console

• Laptop

Which is an example of a shared device?

• Database server

• Small tablet

• Smart TV

• Ebook

Which is an example of a portable device?

• Cloud storage

• Laptop

• Smart TV

• Wearable device

Which type of device can be accessed by more than one user at a time?

• Shared devices

• Handheld devices

• Portable devices

• Fixed Devices

Handheld devices can only be held in the hand or worn?

• True

• False

Fixed devices are designed to be portable?

• True

• False

Which device would be the best to run a database on?

• Handheld

• Portable

• Fixed

• Shared

What is cloud storage?

• Storage of data online in the cloud

• A cloud in the sky which stores rain

• Storage of data offline in a window

• Making data

Which is a disadvantage of fixed devices?

• Cannot be moved from one place easily

• Low processing power

• Low storage capacity

• Easily transported