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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of these are the secondary storage technologies?
Magnetic hard drive, CD ROM, and USB Memory
Magnetic, Optical, and Solid State
RAM, ROM and Virtual Memory
Magnetic, Solid State and Virtual Memory
Secondary storage is...?
Volatile, non permanent and small
Volatile, non permanent and large
Non volatile, permanent and large
Non volatile, non permanent and large
Explain why the digital video camera needs secondary storage
For long term/permanent/non-volatile storage that stays when the device is turned off
To store the videos, data, files
To be able to see the picture as you take them
For transferring the videos to another device
Why is solid state storage appropriate for a video camera?
It holds more Gb of data than any other storage technology
It spins really fast therefore the information can be read really quickly
It has no moving parts therefore if dropped it is less likely to break
It automatically encrypts so you images and video is protected.
The six characteristics you have to think of when selecting a secondary storage technology/device are:
Capacity/size, speed, persistence, enthusiasm, reliability and cost.
Capacity/size, speed, loyalty, durability, reliability and cost.
Capacity/size, self control, portability, durability, kindness and cost.
Capacity/size, speed, portability, durability, reliability and cost.
Why do computers need secondary storage?
So there is a back up if the computer breaks
To store software and files permanently and make them accessible again if the computer is turned off and back on.
So you can carry your work around with you really easily
Because it makes it quicker to access your files.
Which of these options is an example of an optical storage devices
USB Memory
Hard Drive
BluRay
SD Card
A book company sends out CDs to distribute its E-books, why is this format suitable?
Holds the largest amount of Gb's for a portable storage device
Read only and can't write over
Cheap to produce
Cannot be damaged
A CD is an example of what type of storage technology?
Optical
Magnetic
Solid State
Primary Storage
This is an example of ...
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
Volatile Memory
This is an example of ...
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
Volatile Memory
This is an example of ...
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
Volatile Memory
This is an example of ...
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
Volatile Memory
A computer has 1Gb of storage, if a standard video file is 100mb in size how many video's can be stored on the computer?
5
10
100
1000
Another form of storage that requires the internet at all times is?
Frame
Web
Space
Cloud
Why is a magnetic hard drive not very durable?
It has complex moving parts that will fail if the device is knocked
It is really heavy
The data can easily be wiped by a fridge magnet
It needs a lot of power to work the transistors
What storage technology is used in a PC?
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
Cloud
What storage technology is to store video games?
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
Cloud
What storage technology is used in laptops?
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
Cloud
What storage technology is used in a smartphone?
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
Cloud
What storage technology is used in network storage?
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
Cloud
What storage technology is used to backup systems?
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
Cloud
What storage technology uses pits and lands to store the data?
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
Cloud
What storage technology uses electrical cells (transistors) to store the data?
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
Cloud
What storage technology uses an arm and head to read the data?
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
Cloud
