Types of information Access and Storage Devices Flashcards

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What are handheld devices?

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Devices designed to be held in hand or worn, smaller than portable devices

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What are examples of handheld devices?

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Smart watch, Smartphone

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What are the advantages of handheld devices?

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  • Multi-purpose

- Small

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What are the disadvantages of handheld devices?

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  • Small screen

- Limited power

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What are portable devices?

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Devices that can be easily transported

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What are examples of portable devices?

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Tablets, laptops

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What are the advantages of portable devices?

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  • Larger screen
  • consume less power
  • take up less space
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What are the disadvantages of portable devices?

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  • Slower than desktop PC

- More expensive

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What are shared devices?

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Devices accessed by more than one user

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What are examples of shared devices?

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Cloud storage devices, servers

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What are the advantages of shared devices?

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  • Enhances communication

- Easier resource sharing

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What are the disadvantages of shared devices?

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  • Less independence

- Security risk

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What are fixed devices?

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Devices not designed to be portable

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What are examples of fixed devices?

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TV, computer

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What are the advantages of Fixed devices?

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  • More powerful

- Higher storage

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What are the disadvantages of Fixed devices?

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  • Not portable

- Devices are heavy