Data Storage Intro

Questions: 1. Define the term ‘data storage’.

2. What is the difference between ‘Writing Data’ and ‘Reading Data’?

3. In the boxes below, state whether each item is temporary storage or permanent storage:

3b.Describe 3 storage characteristics of RAM:

Describe 3 storage characteristics of BACKING STORAGE DEVICES.

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Writing data =

Characteristic 1:

Reading data =

RAM =

BACKING STORAGE DEVICES =

Characteristic 2:

Characteristic 3:

Characteristic 1:

Characteristic 2:

Characteristic 3:

4. Describe the meaning of the term ‘Backing up Data’.

5. Backing up data requires 2 pieces of equipment – a Storage Device and Storage Medium. Describe the difference between them.

6. Describe 3 different ways that we can lose data.

7. Explain why backups of data should be kept in a different location to the original.

8. Describe 3 reasons why it is a good idea to backup our data.

IGCSE ICT – Unit 3 – Storage Devices and Media Mark Nicholls – ICT Lounge

Reason 1:

Reason 2:

Reason 3:

Storage Device =

Storage Medium =

1. 2. 3.