LO1 - 1.3 Types Of Information Access And Storage Devices

Question 1

Handheld device examples

Answer 1

Small tablet
Smart phone
Wearable device
Ebook reader

Question 2

Advantages of handheld device

Answer 2

Held in hand or worn
Easily accessible
Used anywhere

Question 3

Disadvantages of handheld devices

Answer 3

Lacks processing power
Not suitable for complex tasks

Question 4

Portable devices examples

Answer 4

Laptop
Large tablet

Question 5

Advantages of portables devices

Answer 5

Easily transported
Increasing storage capacity

Question 6

Disadvantages of portable devices

Answer 6

Less processing power than desktops
Connectivity limitations
Reliant on battery power

Question 7

Fixed devices examples

Answer 7

Desktops
Games console
Smart tv

Question 8

Advantages of fixed devices

Answer 8

Versatility- can perform wide range of tasks
High processing power
Sufficient cooling systems to maintain temperature
Large storage capacities and can be upgraded

Question 9

Disadvantages of fixed devices

Answer 9

Reliant on a power outlet - cannot be transported whilst using
Heavy and difficult to move
More expensive than handheld and portable

Question 10

Shared devices examples

Answer 10

Database server
Data centre
Cloud storage

Question 11

Advantages of shared devices

Answer 11

Accessible by multiple users at the same time
Data centres provide internet access commercially at a lower cost
Cloud requires me minimal resources
Authorised users can access info or work remotely
Frees up physical space

Question 12

Disadvantages of share devices

Answer 12

Requires stable internet connection
Requires technical knowledge to set up
Security issues

Question 13

Key characteristics

Answer 13

Processing power = how powerful the device is in terms of calculations per fixed time
Versatility = range if tasks device can perform
Storage capacity = how much data device can store