Types of information Access and Storage Devices

Question 1

What are handheld devices?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What are examples of handheld devices?

Answer 2

Smart watch, Smartphone

Question 3

What are the advantages of handheld devices?

Answer 3

• Multi-purpose

- Small

Question 4

What are the disadvantages of handheld devices?

Answer 4

• Small screen

- Limited power

Question 5

What are portable devices?

Answer 5

Devices that can be easily transported

Question 6

What are examples of portable devices?

Answer 6

Tablets, laptops

Question 7

What are the advantages of portable devices?

Answer 7

• Larger screen
• consume less power
• take up less space

Question 8

What are the disadvantages of portable devices?

Answer 8

• Slower than desktop PC

- More expensive

Question 9

What are shared devices?

Answer 9

Devices accessed by more than one user

Question 10

What are examples of shared devices?

Answer 10

Cloud storage devices, servers

Question 11

What are the advantages of shared devices?

Answer 11

• Enhances communication

- Easier resource sharing

Question 12

What are the disadvantages of shared devices?

Answer 12

• Less independence

- Security risk

Question 13

What are fixed devices?

Answer 13

Devices not designed to be portable

Question 14

What are examples of fixed devices?

Answer 14

TV, computer

Question 15

What are the advantages of Fixed devices?

Answer 15

• More powerful

- Higher storage

Question 16

What are the disadvantages of Fixed devices?

Answer 16

• Not portable

- Devices are heavy