ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
3.1 Storage devices and media
Discuss why you use a USB to backup data compared to optical disks?
Key Words: larger capacity, more portable, more robust, accessibility
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to USB ports
Exam Question
A USB drive is more suitable to backup data compared an optical disk because it
tends to have a higher storage capacity. In addition it ismuch quicker to copy files
to
a USB Drive rather than burning files onto an optical disk. Furthermore the USB drive
is more portable and robust. Finally not all computers would have an optical disk
drive however many have accessibility to USB ports.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of solid state storage devices?
Key Words: portable, smaller, expensive, robust, capacity, lost, damage
Solid state devices do not having any moving parts and can be referred to as flash
memory. A USB drive or memory cards are examples of solid state storage devices.
They are typically smaller and very portable. They are quite expensive to buy and
can be easily lost or damaged if not correctly ejected from the computer. The
devices are available in different capacity and are more robust compared to optical
disks.
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ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
3.1 Storage devices and media
Backup
Backup means making one or more copies of your data in a different
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storage medium.
Why?
• You could delete a file by accident
• Your computer could break down
• Your computer could get infected by a virus which could edit
data
• Your laptop is stolen or becomes damaged.
• Data could be corrupted by hackers.
• Most businesses use computers to store very important data (customer
records, financial information, designs for products, etc.)
• If this data is lost, then this would cause disruption to the business.
Backing-
up business data is essential.
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ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
3.1 Storage devices and media
How are Backups created
Personal Backups:
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• Burning files to a CD-R
• Copying files to an external hard-drive
• Copying files to a USB
• Copying the files to another computer on a network
Business Backups:
• Making copies of data very regularly (daily).
• Using large-capacity media such as magnetic tape
• Keeping old copies of backups, just in case.
• Automating the system so that nobody forgets to do
it!
• Keeping backup media off-site (in case of fire or
theft)
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ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
3.1 Storage devices and media
Describe what is meant by backup?
Key Words: File, Copy, Storage medium
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Exam Question
Backup means making one or more copies of your data/file in a different storage
medium.
Discuss why you would have to make a backup?
Key Words: File, Delete, Corrupted, edited, stolen, encrypted, breakdown
The reason for making a backup is that you could delete a file by accident. Also the
computer may breakdown which would mean you would loose all of your files. In
addition if your computer is infected by a virus then the data could be edited,
corrupted or encrypted. Furthermore your laptop could also be stolen or damaged
which would result in losing your original files.
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