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INFO1 - Practical Problem Solving in The Digital World
INFO1 - Practical Problem Solving in The Digital World
Storing data
on a computer
drive.
Application software and data files are called
devices.
In addition to immediate storage of ROM and
RAM, a computer needs a backing store for
mass storage of data and programs.
Most PC’s also make use of removable media.
External hard drives connected by USB are
used.
DAT tapes are used in back up severs.
Portable flash drives are used for various file
storage.
What’s the difference?
the data.
magnetic film.
Very easily damaged, not very reliable.
Small tapes that can hold a lot of data.
Often used in backup servers as they are Easy
from.
Less reliable than hard drives.
But useful as a backup medium.
Use devices such as CD’s and DVD’s and
use optical technology to etch data onto a
plastic coated metal disc. Laser beams are
then passed over the surface to read the
data.