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WorksheetsOptical and Magnetic Storage
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 6mins
Describe a disadvantage of using an internal hard disk as storage.
Huge capacity, offers up to several terabytes per device.
Not as portable as other technologies.
Identify an example of optical storage:
Magnetic tape
USB memory stick
Blu-ray disks
HDD
The disadvantage of this type of storage is that it is easily scratched, leading to the loss of data.
Magnetic storage
Optical storage
Solid state storage
Why is durability important when choosing an appropriate storage media?
Because it is important to take in consideration how resistant the media is to damage.
Because it is important to consider how cheap the media cost.
Secondary storage devices can be grouped into three categories - what are they?
Magnetic, Flash and Optical
Magnetic, Optical and Solid State
Solid State, Flash and Hard Drives
Hard Drives, CDs and USBs
Hard Disk Drives are a type of...
Optical storage device
Magnetic storage device
Solid State memory
Primary memory
CDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays are all types of...
Magnetic storage devices
Optical storage devices
Solid State memory
Primary memory
Which of the 3 categories of secondary storage is the least durable due to its moving parts?
Optical storage
Primary memory
Solid state storage
Magnetic storage
