ICS2O_0105_Storage

= Computer Storage = 1) Read the following pages:

http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/h/harddriv.htm http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001396.htm http://www.pcworld.com/article/2015241/how-to-buy-the-best-portable-hard-drive.html http://www.blu-raydisc.com/en/aboutblu-ray/whatisblu-raydisc/bdvs.dvd.aspx http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/SD_Card.html


 * Note**: You may use additional sources if necessary.

2) Open a word processing program (Writer, Word, etc.)

3) Name the file (using your actual name): Lastname_Firstname_Storage (make sure it has the .doc file extension)

4) Make sure the file is saved to your account (not on the computer)

5) Summarize in your own words (using headings and proper formatting) the following types of storage (secondary memory):
 * Internal/Portable Hard Drive (Hard Disc Drive)
 * Solid-State Drive
 * CD vs DVD vs Blu-ray Disc (BD)
 * Cloud Computing
 * SD Card
 * Flash Drive
 * 1 Other

6) Answer, in your own words, the following questions.
 * How does storage differ from memory?
 * Does a hard drive have a speed?
 * How large a hard drive does a typical computer have? (Provide a range and explain your answer.)
 * How much does Future Shop charge for a portable external hard-drive? (Describe one example.)
 * How does a solid-state drive differ from a hard drive?

7) Your understanding of these concepts will be evaluated in the near future and this document you have created will be a key study aid and resource. Once you are finished, save the document as a pdf file and place it in the appropriate handin folder.