Storage Methods

Question 1

Optical Drive

Answer 1

For Reading and Writing to Optical Disks

Question 2

Primary Storage

Answer 2

Very Quick Access Such as RAM or Cache Memory. Usually Volatile.

Question 3

Secondary Storage

Answer 3

Slower Access Non-volatile Main Memory

Question 4

Magnetic/Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Answer 4

Internal Storage Made With Magnetised Metal Disks

Question 5

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Answer 5

Non-Mechanical, Flash Memory, Main Storage

Question 6

Flash Storage

Answer 6

Portable and Easily Written to Such as a Memory Stick

Question 7

Optical Drive

Answer 7

Very Cheap, Portable and can Hold Quite a Lot of Data. Types Include CD-ROM and Blu-ray Disks.

Question 8

Magnetic Tape

Answer 8

Used for Archiving Due to a High Storage Capacity