Storage Devices

Question 1

Mass storage devices that stores data in a permanent state even without power. Similar to an HDD’s function, only the internal components are different. Do not have moving parts but store data on magnetic platters making use of flash memory.

Answer 1

Solid State Drives (SSD)

Question 2

Often called hard drive or hard disk. This is the most common storage device that do not need power to maintain data; these store data through spinning platters or magnetic disks, recording individual bits written into the disk.

Answer 2

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Question 3

Highly portable small data storage devices making use of flash memory and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port connection.

Answer 3

Flash Drive

Question 4

This storage device can hold up to 700 MB; it is read by an optical drive through a laser.

Answer 4

CD / Compact Disk