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Data Storage Test

The document outlines questions related to data storage hardware, including the purposes of RAM, ROM, and SSD. It categorizes storage devices into primary, secondary, or off-line, and discusses the storage requirements for video footage. Additionally, it explores the reasons for the shift from HDDs to SSDs and the differences between various optical storage media.

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Data Storage Test

The document outlines questions related to data storage hardware, including the purposes of RAM, ROM, and SSD. It categorizes storage devices into primary, secondary, or off-line, and discusses the storage requirements for video footage. Additionally, it explores the reasons for the shift from HDDs to SSDs and the differences between various optical storage media.

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Data Storage – Hardware

Question 1
A computer uses RAM, ROM and a solid state drive (SSD). Describe the purpose of each type of
memory.
[3 marks]
RAM:

ROM:

SSD:

Question 2
Storage devices can be categorised as primary, secondary or off-line. Write the correct category
next to each device below.
[6 marks]

Device Category

HDD

RAM

ROM

CD-ROM

SSD (internal)

DVD-RAM

Question 3
A security camera records video footage. One minute of video requires 180 MB of storage. Calculate
how much storage (in GB) is needed for 3 hours of footage. Show all working.
[3 marks]
Question 4
Solid state drives (SSDs) are replacing hard disc drives (HDDs) in many computers.

(a) Give three reasons why SSDs are replacing HDDs.


[3 marks]

(b) Explain why many web servers still use HDD technology rather than SSD.
[2 marks]

Question 5
Describe the differences between optical storage media (e.g. CD, DVD, Blu-ray). Your answer should
include: how data is read/written, storage capacity differences, and the type of laser used.
[5 marks]

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