Secondary Storage LST

...................... Storage is non-volatile / persistent / permanent /  long-term storage.

Answer explanation

SECONDARY Storage is non-volatile / persistent / permanent /  long-term storage. Can you explain why it is needed?

Without secondary storage all programs and data would be ............... the when the computer is switched off.

Answer explanation

Deleted / lost / not saved?

Why does a computer system need secondary storage?

Answer explanation

It needs Secondary storage to permanently store data / user files etc.

Why is a Magnetic Hard Disk more susceptible to damage?

Answer explanation

It has MOVING PARTS! So if dropped it breaks!

An Solid State Drive has faster ........................ / ................................ ..................................

Answer explanation

READ / WRITE SPEEDS: IF YOU HAVE PUT FASTER NOT GOOD!!!

Give one advantage of Cloud Storage.

Answer explanation

Loads of positives: cheap, lots of capacity, secure (?), ease of access, if......?

Which of the following are optical devices?

• DVD ROM

• Memory Stick

• Tape Drive

• CD RW

Answer explanation

Optical devices use a laser to read / write the data to a disc. Tape drive is magnetic and a memory stick is SSD

List THREE considerations which should be taken when purchasing secondary storage.

Answer explanation

Portability

Cost per…

Speeds…???

Durability

Reliability

File capacity

Secondary storage is ...................... memory external to the CPU and used for long-term storage of programs and data.

Answer explanation

Secondary storage is PERMANENT MEMORY. What would be the issue is it wasn't permanent?