Selecting a storage device

Computing

Computer Systems

Ifram wants to store his Python projects on a portable device that he can take with him to work and school. What of the following storage devices would be best for Ifram?

Cloud computing is a way to store and access files using which technology?

Where do files go when we store them on the cloud?

Optical storage uses light to store data on discs. What device does it use to mark the discs?

The marks and gaps on an optical storage disc are called...

Magnetic storage also uses discs to store data. What are the discs inside a hard-drive called?

Magnetic hard-drives use moving parts to store and read data. Which parts of a hard-drive move when it is operating? (Select all that apply)

When comparing storage devices you should be able to comment on the cost per GB of each type. Which type of storage is the most expensive?

Which type of storage typically has the largest capacity? (Can hold the most data)

Selecting a storage device

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