1.3 Other types of storage Flashcards
1
Q
cloud storage
A
storing data and programs on remote hard drives that can be accessed over the internet when needed
2
Q
advantages of cloud storage
A
- more space is available as programs and data are not stored on local drives
- files can be accessed at any time or place
- files can be backed up automatically
- easy to collaborate on files
- high quality images can be available due to more space
3
Q
disadvantages of cloud storage
A
- monthly or annual cost to store data
- there could be security risks
- a third party would have access to your data
- applications may be incompatible with the storage
4
Q
Calculate the data capacity requirement of a photo album with 230 postcard sized photos and 40 half minute video clips
postcard sized photo: 6MB
1 minute video file: 50MB
A
(230 x 6MB) + (20 x 50MB) = 2380MB or 2.38 GB
