Secondary Storage

Which of these are the secondary storage technologies?

• Magnetic hard drive, CD ROM, and USB Memory

• Magnetic, Optical, and Solid State

• RAM, ROM and Virtual Memory

• Magnetic, Solid State and Virtual Memory

Secondary storage is...?

• Volatile, non permanent and small

• Volatile, non permanent and large

• Non volatile, permanent and large

• Non volatile, non permanent and large

Explain why the digital video camera needs secondary storage

• For long term/permanent/non-volatile storage that stays when the device is turned off

• To store the videos, data, files

• To be able to see the picture as you take them

• For transferring the videos to another device

Why is solid state storage appropriate for a video camera?

• It holds more Gb of data than any other storage technology

• It spins really fast therefore the information can be read really quickly

• It has no moving parts therefore if dropped it is less likely to break

• It automatically encrypts so you images and video is protected.

The six characteristics you have to think of when selecting a secondary storage technology/device are:

• Capacity/size, speed, persistence, enthusiasm, reliability and cost.

• Capacity/size, speed, loyalty, durability, reliability and cost.

• Capacity/size, self control, portability, durability, kindness and cost.

• Capacity/size, speed, portability, durability, reliability and cost.

Why do computers need secondary storage?

• So there is a back up if the computer breaks

• To store software and files permanently and make them accessible again if the computer is turned off and back on.

• So you can carry your work around with you really easily

• Because it makes it quicker to access your files.

Which of these options is an example of an optical storage devices

• USB Memory

• Hard Drive

• BluRay

• SD Card

A book company sends out CDs to distribute its E-books, why is this format suitable?

• Holds the largest amount of Gb's for a portable storage device

• Read only and can't write over

• Cheap to produce

• Cannot be damaged

A CD is an example of what type of storage technology?

• Optical

• Magnetic

• Solid State

• Primary Storage

This is an example of ...

• Magnetic

• Solid State

• Optical

• Volatile Memory