1.2.2d - Secondary storage device characteristics

What are the main factors to consider when deciding on a storage device for a given application?

• Color, shape, and weight

• Size, capacity, and speed

• Brand, cost, and reliability

• Speed, portability, and durability

Which storage device has a very high capacity and is long-lasting but can be bulky and should not be dropped?

• Magnetic tapes

• Solid-state drives

• Hard disks

• Optical media

What is the main advantage of using optical media for large-scale data distribution?

• Data can be added to them quickly

• It is faster than solid-state storage

• It is resistant to dirt and scratches

• It is very portable and durable

What is the best storage device for a helmet-mounted camera that needs to store video footage, be portable, durable, and fairly reliable?

• Magnetic tapes

• Optical media

• Hard disk

• Solid-state drive

What is the best storage solution for a desktop computer in an office with high storage data capacity requirements, but low portability and durability needs?

• Optical media

• Magnetic tapes

• Solid-state drive

• Hard disk

What is the best option for backing up 800GB of data in a travel agent's office, considering medium-to-high data storage requirements, portability, durability, and reliability?

• Hard disk

• Solid-state drive

• Magnetic tapes

• Optical media

What is the most common solution for transferring work between home and school, considering portability, durability, reliability, and low cost?

• Cloud-based storage

• Magnetic tapes

• Solid-state drive

• USB memory sticks

What is a suitable option for distributing a video game for consoles, considering capacity, portability, durability, reliability, and low cost?

• Solid-state drive

• Optical media

• Magnetic tapes

• Cloud-based storage

What is the best option for long-term storage of training videos, considering the size of the videos and how they will be used and accessed?

• Cloud-based storage

• Optical media

• Magnetic tapes

• Solid-state drive

What is the most suitable storage device for listening to music on a portable music player, considering portability, reliability, durability, and low cost?

• Magnetic tapes

• Hard disk

• Solid-state storage

• Cloud-based storage