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What is a common use case for USB memory sticks or cloud storage?
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Transferring work between home and school due to their portability, durability, and low cost.
Which storage type is becoming obsolete for storing movies and why?
Optical storage, due to limited capacity, slow access, and the rise of cloud storage.
When is optical media still a suitable choice for distribution?
For distributing video games for consoles, due to reasonable capacity, portability, and low cost.
Why might someone choose magnetic media for desktop computers in an office setting?
For high data capacity, reasonable data access speed, reliability, and low cost.
What are the main categories of storage devices?
Optical Storage, Magnetic Storage, Solid State Storage
What storage solution is advised for backing up 800GB of data off-site?
Magnetic media, such as tape, due to its capacity, portability, and cost-effectiveness.
In long-term storage scenarios, what factors influence the choice between optical, magnetic, and solid state storage?
The size of data, usage patterns, and the need for distribution or secure storage over time.
What are the advantages of using a solid-state drive for an operating system in a desktop computer?
Faster data access speeds, increased reliability, and ideal for storing system files.
What makes magnetic tapes a good option for high-volume data backups?
High capacity, portability, robustness, and cost-effectiveness, despite slow data access.
What are the storage capacities of CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays?
CD: 640MB, DVD: 4.7GB, Blu-ray: 25GB
Which storage solution is recommended for listening to music on a portable player?
Solid state storage, for its portability, quick access, durability, and low cost.
Why are solid state drives ideal for embedded systems?
They offer reliability and durability with no moving parts, reasonable capacity, and fast data access.
Describe a scenario where solid state storage is recommended.
For helmet-mounted cameras requiring high capacity, quick, real-time data storage, and durability.
Why might someone choose a hard disk for storage purposes?
High capacity, fast data access, long-lasting, and cost-effective per byte.
What are some downsides of using solid state drives?
Limited read-write cycles and generally higher cost compared to magnetic storage.
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