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What is a major disadvantage of using magnetic tape drives as storage devices?

  • They are exceptionally expensive compared to hard disk drives.
  • Their data transfer rate is significantly slower than other storage media.
  • They are susceptible to damage from strong magnetic fields. (correct)
  • They can only store limited amounts of data, making them unsuitable for large-scale backup.

Which of the following is NOT a common use case scenario for fixed hard disk drives?

  • Archiving large volumes of data for extended periods (correct)
  • Serving as primary storage for online gaming platforms
  • Storing application files for various programs installed on the computer
  • Storing system software and operating systems

What is the primary advantage of using a portable hard drive over a fixed hard drive for data storage?

  • Portable hard drives are more resistant to physical damage than fixed hard drives.
  • Portable hard drives have significantly faster data transfer rates compared to fixed hard drives.
  • Portable hard drives offer a greater storage capacity than fixed hard drives.
  • Portable hard drives enable easy data transfer between different computers. (correct)

In which of the following applications is magnetic tape storage still considered a practical and often preferred choice?

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Which of these is a primary reason for backing up data regularly?

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What is a key difference between magnetic and optical storage media in terms of how data is stored?

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What is the primary disadvantage of using portable hard drives for storing data?

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What is a key advantage of using fixed hard drives for storing data?

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Which type of optical media is the most suitable for storing large movie files due to its high storage capacity and fast data transfer rate?

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Which of these is a significant advantage offered by Solid State Drives (SSDs) over traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)?

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What is a potential disadvantage of using CD-RW/DVD-RW media for data storage?

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What is a key advantage of using CD-ROM/DVD-ROM media?

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Which of these is a potential disadvantage of using Blu-ray technology for data storage?

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Which type of media is best suited for high-definition video recording and playback due to its large storage capacity and fast data transfer rate?

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What makes Solid State Drives (SSDs) more reliable than traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)?

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Which of these types of media is commonly used as a security device to prevent software piracy?

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What is a significant disadvantage of using Pen Drives (Memory Sticks) for data storage?

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Which of these media types is commonly used to store photos on digital cameras?

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What is a potential disadvantage of using Flash Memory cards for data storage?

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What is the fundamental difference between CD-RW and DVD-RW media?

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What was a significant factor in the decline of Blu-ray's popularity for home video?

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Why are SSDs considered more energy-efficient compared to traditional HDDs?

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What is a key advantage of using memory sticks (pen drives) compared to CD-RW or DVD-RW media?

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Which of these types of media is most susceptible to accidental data loss due to physical damage, particularly being dropped or exposed to extreme temperatures?

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Backing Up Data

Copying files to a different medium to prevent data loss.

Magnetic Backing Storage Media

Stores data magnetically on a magnetised surface.

Magnetic Tape Drives

Used for storing vast amounts of data for backup and archiving.

Advantages of Magnetic Tape Drives

Less expensive, robust, huge storage capacity, fast transfer rate.

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Fixed Hard Disks/Drives

Store OS, system software, and files; used in real-time systems.

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Advantages of Fixed Hard Disks

Fast data transfer and large memory capacity.

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Portable Hard Disk Drives

Used for backups and transferring files between computers.

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Optical Media

Stores data by burning dots with a laser for reading.

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CD-R/DVD-R

Optical discs that can only be written once, used for music and data storage.

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Advantages of CD-R/DVD-R

Cheaper than RW disks, behaves like ROM post-burning.

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Disadvantages of CD-R/DVD-R

Can only be written once; errors lead to loss, and not all players read them.

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CD-RW/DVD-RW

Re-writable optical discs, suitable for repeated use like recording shows.

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Advantages of CD-RW/DVD-RW

Can be rewritten many times and allows different file formats.

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Disadvantages of CD-RW/DVD-RW

More expensive and risk of accidental overwriting.

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CD-ROM/DVD-ROM

Read-only optical disks for permanent data storage.

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Advantages of CD-ROM/DVD-ROM

Less expensive than HDDs, portable, and data can't be accidentally modified.

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Disadvantages of CD-ROM/DVD-ROM

Limited data space and slow access compared to HDDs.

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Blu-Ray Discs

High-capacity disks using blue lasers for more data than DVDs.

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Blu-Ray Advantages

Very large storage and fast data transfer rates.

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SSD (Solid State Drive)

Storage with no moving parts, safer and cooler than HDDs.

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Pen Drives

Compact devices for transferring files and preventing software piracy.

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Memory Cards

Small storage devices used in cameras, phones, and more.

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Disadvantages of Flash Memory Cards

Expensive per GB and finite reading/writing cycles.

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Study Notes

Backing Up Data

  • Backing up data involves creating copies of files on a different storage medium to protect against loss or damage.
  • Reasons for backing up data include safeguarding against data loss, hacker attacks, and preserving file formats for transfer.

Magnetic Backing Storage Media

  • Magnetic media stores data using magnetization on a surface.
  • Data is read by sensing the magnetized bits.
  • Magnetic tape drives excel at batch processing, backups of large datasets, and long-term data archiving.

Magnetic Tape Drives

  • Uses: Batch processing, large-scale backups, long-term archiving.
  • Advantages: Lower cost, robust technology, high storage capacity, fast data transfer.
  • Disadvantages: Slow access times (serial access), updating requires additional tapes, susceptible to magnetic fields.

Fixed Hard Disks/Drives

  • Uses: Operating system, system software, working data, applications.
  • Advantages: High data transfer rate, fast access, large capacity.
  • Disadvantages: Susceptible to damage, moving parts impact reliability, noisy read/write operations.

Portable Hard Disk Drives

  • Uses: Backup systems, data/file transfers.
  • Advantages: Fast data access, high capacity, transfer between computers.
  • Disadvantages: Prone to damage from drops or improper shutdowns, slower transfer than fixed drives.

Optical Media and Optical Storage Devices

  • Optical media stores data by burning "dots" using lasers.
  • Data is read by a lower-powered laser detecting these "dots."

CD-R/DVD-R (Write Once Only)

  • Uses: Home recordings (music/films), data transfer for long-term storage.
  • Advantages: Less expensive than rewritable media, permanent storage after burning.
  • Disadvantages: Single use, error leads to discarding the disk, not all players read them.

CD-RW/DVD-RW (Read and Write)

  • Uses: Recording TV programs repeatedly, CCTV systems, file/data backups.
  • Advantages: Reusable, multiple file formats, no waste.
  • Disadvantages: Relatively expensive media, risk of accidental overwriting.

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM (Read Only Memory)

  • Uses: Read-only storage for music, software, films, preventing data alteration.
  • Advantages: Cheaper than hard drives, portable, can't be overwritten.
  • Disadvantages: Less storage than hard drives, slow speed, no file addition.

Blu-Ray Discs

  • Key Differences from DVDs: Uses a blue laser (smaller wavelength for higher data density), secure encryption, higher data transfer rate.
  • Uses: Home video consoles, movie storage, computer backups, camcorders.
  • Advantages: High capacity, fast data transfer, fast access.
  • Disadvantages: Expensive discs, encryption challenges, HD DVDs reduce advantage.

Solid State Backing Storage

  • Solid-state devices (SSDs) store data without moving parts.

Solid-State Drives (SSDs)

  • Uses: General file, application, and operating system storage.
  • Advantages: Reliable (no moving parts), portable (lightweight and compact), fast start-up, efficient power usage, cool operation.
  • Disadvantages: Relatively expensive, lower storage capacity (compared to magnetic drives), limited write endurance.

Pen Drives (Memory Sticks)

  • Uses: Data transport, software/security dongles.
  • Advantages: Portable, robust, easy use.
  • Disadvantages: No read-only protection, easily lost and damaged, incorrect removal risks data loss.

Flash Memory Cards

  • Types: SD, XD, CFast.
  • Uses: Cameras, phones, MP3 players, handheld devices.
  • Advantages: Portable, durable, high capacity, transfer data between devices.
  • Disadvantages: Expensive per gigabyte compared to hard drives, limited capacity, finite write/read life, risk of loss or damage.

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