1.2-storage media

Question 1

magnetic

Answer 1

uses read/write head to read/ edit data

Question 2

magnetic advantages/disadvantges

Answer 2

large capacity
cheaper than solid state
relatively quick access speed
not durable or portable

Question 3

optical

Answer 3

uses a laser to project beam of light onto a spinning disk allowing it to read data

Question 4

Optical pros/ cons

Answer 4

very portable (lightweight)
fragile
slowest access speed
low capacity

Question 5

SOLID STATE pros and cons

eg usb flash stick

Answer 5

high capacity
durable
portable
can be hacked or stolen

Question 6

paper pros/ cons

Answer 6

low capacity
poor durability
veyr portable