storage devices Flashcards
1
Q
what are storage devices
A
- peripheral devices used for storing, backing up and sharing data
2
Q
hard disk drives (HDD)
A
+ large storage capacity
+ cheap so reliable
- slower than SSDs loading data
- external HDDs not portable
3
Q
solid state drives (SSD)
A
+ fast data read/write speeds
+ low power consumption
- expensive than HDDs
- lower storage capacity
4
Q
SD cards
A
+ small and portable
+ easy transferable between devices
- small storage capacity
5
Q
USB memory sticks
A
+ portable
+ compatible with most computer systems
- storage capacity low
- small size so can easily be lost
6
Q
optical disks
A
+ small and portable
- fragile and easy to damage
