1.13 storage types Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 types of storage
A
optical
magnetic
flash
2
Q
types of optical disk
pros
cons
A
CD , DVD
pro - cheap
con - easily damaged
3
Q
types of magnetic disk memeory
pros
cons
A
floppy disks , hard disks
pros - high capacity
cons - slow access time
4
Q
types of flash memeory
pros
cons
A
USB sticks , SD cards
pros - portable
cons - expensive
5
Q
SSD
pros and cons
A
pros - lightweight , high data transfer rates
cons - expensive
5
Q
what is virtual storage
A
name given to storing information remotely so that it can be accessed
by any computer with access to the same system , eg cloud or one drive
