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Characteristics of Storage Devices
What characteristics are used to compare storage devices? When comparing storage devices, consider: - Capacity → amount of data it can hold. - Speed → how fast data can be read/written. - Portability → how easy it is to carry around. - Durability → how resistant it is to damage. - Reliability → how consistently it works without failure. - Cost → price per gigabyte.
Practise exam question
List three characteristics you would consider when selecting storage for a portable device. (3 marks)
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