Computer Storage

What is data?

• Data is a type of animal

• Data is a collection of facts or information.

• Data is a type of currency

• Data is a type of fruit

Where is data stored?

• Data is stored in clouds

• Data is stored in outer space

• Data is stored in the ocean

• Data is stored in files, memory, or other storage mediums.

What is the purpose of storage?

• Storage is used to water plants.

• Storage is used to hold and retain data for future use.

• Storage is used to play music.

• Storage is used to cook food.

How is information different from data?

• Information is processed data with meaning, while data is raw facts and figures.

• Data is processed information with meaning.

• Information is raw facts and figures.

• Data is meaningful, while information is just raw facts.

Why is it important to organize data?

• To make data easier to read and make informed decisions.

• To create chaos and disorder

• To waste time and resources

• To confuse users and make data harder to understand

What are some common storage devices?

• hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), USB flash drives, memory cards, optical discs

• magnetic stripe cards

• floppy disks

• tape drives

Why is it important to back up your data?

• To prevent data loss and ensure data security.

• To improve screen resolution

• To increase internet speed

• To make the computer run faster