Storage Devices

Question 1

Hard Disk Drives

Answer 1

Use = primary storage in device servers and desktops. Form of magnetic storage. 
Advantages = large storage capacity, low cost per MB and they're reliable. 
Disadvantages = slow read/write speed, easy to damage and not portable (heavy and bulky).

Question 2

Solid State Drives

Answer 2

Use = portable storage device
Form of flash memory storage
Advantages = fast read/write speed, consume less power than HDD and less likely to be damaged.
Disadvantages = more expensive per MB, low storage and a finite number of writes.

Question 3

USB Flash Drive

Answer 3

Use = USB connector and flash memory to store data.
Advantages = portable, durable and they're highly compatiable. 
Disadvantages = easily lost, finite number of writes and low storage capacity

Question 4

SD Cards

Answer 4

Use = storage for digital cameras and smart phones.
Advantages = small and portable, durable although flimsy.
Disadvantages = low storage, poor compatibility.

Question 5

Optical Disks

Answer 5

Use = storing music, films, tv and software for distribution. 
Advantages = highly compatible, portable.
Disadvantages = low storage, easy to damage.