1.3 access and storage devices

Question 1

handheld devices advantages (small tablet / smart watch)

Answer 1

light and portable so they can be easily carried

runs on battery power so do not need to be plugged into a power source

Question 2

handheld devices disadvantages (small tablet / smart watch)

Answer 2

low processing power due to small size

relies on battery power which runs out

more likely to be lost or damaged

generally small memory/ storage capacity low versatility

Question 3

portable devices advantages (laptops and large tablets)

Answer 3

light and portable, easily transported

runs on battery power, work without a power outlet

more powerful and versatile

Question 4

portable devices disadvantages (laptops and large tablets)

Answer 4

lower processing power and smaller memory

reliant on their battery power

Question 5

fixed devices advantages

Answer 5

highest processing power / suffiecent cooling systems to maintain temperature

large storage capacities and can be upgraded or expanded

Question 6

fixed devices disadvantages

Answer 6

reliant on power outlet and cannot be transported while on

heavy and difficult to move, may require additional components like a monitor

typically more expensive

Question 7

shared devices advantages

Answer 7

accesible by multiple users at the same time

data centers allow online services to run all hours of the day and year

cloud storage frees up physical space for users as the storage is usually located on third party servers

allows authorized users on stable connections, if connection is lost access to the devices will be affected

Question 8

shared devices disadvantages

Answer 8

allows authorized users on stable connections, if connection is lost access to the devices will be affected

setting up shared devices requires technical knowledge