Storage INFO 1
Key areas File Compression Types of Storage –Internal/External, Magnetic Storage, Hard Disks, Floppy, Optical Storage, Flash Memory, Online Storage Choosing a Storage Device –Hard disk, Removable, Archive Storage RAM & ROM
Activity 1 1.Name 3 devices that use flash memory as a storage medium. Give 3 reasons why flash memory has become such a popular medium compared to CD-based storage.
Activity 2 Online backup has become a possibility for home users, largely due to fast broadband connections. Give 1 reason why a family might decide to use online storage to back up their home computer and 1 area of concern they might have about using such a facility.