6.1 - Types of Storage Devices
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Practice Questions
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What type of storage device is known for having moving parts?
💡 Hint: Think of traditional storage devices.
What is an example of cloud storage?
💡 Hint: These allow access over the internet.
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What type of storage offers the fastest access times?
💡 Hint: Consider which storage type operates without mechanical components.
True or False: Optical storage devices have larger capacity than HDDs.
💡 Hint: Think about how much data each can store.
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Your friend wants to store a large number of photos and videos for a project. Would you recommend SSDs, HDDs, or cloud storage? Justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Consider both size and accessibility in your choice.
Design a system where you balance speed and capacity for a gaming PC. Which storage types would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Think of the balance between performance and storage space.
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