1.2.2 secondary storage

Question 1

why is secondary storage needed

Answer 1

To access it again later
To use software
To interact with the computer

Question 2

what are the three different types of storage

Answer 2

optical
magnetic
solid state

Question 3

what is optical storage

Answer 3

uses a laser to read and write data from a disc. Such as CDs

Question 4

what is magnetic storage

Answer 4

uses magnetic metal platters. A read/write head reads the disk much like a record. Such as a hard disk.

Question 5

What is solid state storage

Answer 5

offers fast access as there are no moving parts. Such as a memory stick.

Question 6

what is cloud storage

Answer 6

files can be uploaded via the internet to a remote sever

Question 7

advantages of cloud storage

Answer 7

Users can access files from any connected device
files can be shared
easy to increase how much storage is available

Question 8

disadvantages of cloud storage

Answer 8

you need an internet connection to access it
can be hacked

Question 9

examples of a solid state storage

Answer 9

usb memory stick
sd memory card

Question 10

examples of optical storage

Answer 10

cd
dvd