Evaluating Data Storage Methods

Which of the following is a significant security concern when using local storage for important data?

• Data can be accessed remotely by multiple users

• Devices may be physically stolen or damaged

• Ongoing subscription fees can be high

• Data is not automatically backed up to the cloud

When considering the cost of storing large amounts of data, which factor most affects the total expense of cloud storage compared to local storage?

• The physical size of the storage device and warehousing requirements

• The amount of data stored and how often it is accessed

• The colour of the storage device

• The temperature of the storage environment

John is a photographer that does wedding photos. After each wedding he edits the photos and provides the couple with a USB with all of the photos loaded on it. Discuss one advantage and disadvantage of using a USB over other data storage methods.

What is a notable benefit of data warehouses in terms of handling growing data needs?

• They are limited to a single user at a time

• They can be scaled to manage increasing volumes of data from various sources

• They require little to no technical expertise to operate reducing staffing costs

• They are suitable for temporary data storage making them a fast, low cost solution.

For files that need to be accessed frequently and quickly, which storage method is likely to provide the best retrieval speed?

• Local solid-state drive (SSD)

• Cloud storage

• External DVD drive

• Tape backup system

Which backup approach is most effective for protecting data against both hardware failure and natural disasters?

• Local backups on a single device

• Using multiple portable media for backups

• Combining local and cloud-based backups

• Not performing any backups

What is a potential issue with storing sensitive government data in the cloud?

• Data may be slow to retrieve via overseas data centres

• Data may be stored in overseas data centres, which can raise privacy concerns

• Cloud storage can only be accessed by a single device at a time, slowing access speeds

• Cloud storage cannot be encrypted