3. Storage devices and media
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Computer data can be stored on physical storage devices. Data can also be stored in the ‘cloud’. Explain what is meant by the cloud, giving two advantages of storing data in the cloud compared with physical storage devices. Explanation Advantage 1 Advantage 2 Tick (✓) whether the following storage devices are examples of optical, magnetic or solid state storage. solid state (✓) magnetic (✓) optical (✓) Flash drive Hard disk drive Blu-ray disc drive SSD [ 1 10
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2021
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For Examiner's Use Tick three reasons why optical media may be used to store data rather than magnetic media.  It is easier to transfer data to other computers using optical media rather than fixed hard discs Optical media are cheaper to buy than magnetic media A CD stores more data than a fixed hard disk Data is easier to encrypt on optical media Optical media provide quicker access to individual data items than magnetic tape CD ROMs are easier to update than magnetic media
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