Storage - Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
Advantages of USB 3.0? (3)
A
- Allows data transfer up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0
- USB 3.0 is more power efficient
- Allows bi-directional data transfer
2
Q
Disadvantages of USB 3.0? (2)
A
- You may need to upgrade your PC to be compatible with USB 3.0
- Not all devices will be able to take advantage of faster data transfer speeds
3
Q
What is a hard disk?
A
A metal disk with magnetised surfaces on which data is stored as patters of magnetic spots
4
Q
Advantages of a hard disk? (3)
A
- Fast data transfer rates
- Cheap per Megabyte
- High capacity
