2.2 - Secondary Storage Flashcards

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What is secondary storage?

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Non volatile, long term storage

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What are the 3 characteristics of magnetic storage?

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Larger capacity and cheaper than SSDs. Not durable or portable because moving can damage device. Slow access speed but faster than optical.

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What are the 4 characteristics of optical storage?

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Low capacity and not durable because disks can break and scratch. Thin and portable and cheap to buy in bulk. Optical has slowest access speed.

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What are the 4 characteristics of SSDs?

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High capacity but more expensive than magnetic. Usually durable but cheap USB sticks can snap. Small size makes them portable. Fastest access speed because no moving parts.

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