Secondary Storage Flashcards
1
Q
What are they key features of a magnetic hard drive
A
Stores the operating system installed programs and user data Reliable High capacity Low cost Not portable
2
Q
What are the key features of an optical disk
A
Transferring / distributing files or software Good capacity Low cost Light weight Portable Easily damaged
3
Q
What are the key features of flash memory
A
Consumes little power
Good capacity
Portable
More expensive than a hard drive
4
Q
What factors contribute to what storage you select
A
Capacity Speed Portability Durability Reliability
5
Q
Why is secondary storage needed?
A
Secondary storage is needed to store data and programs when the power is switched off
