Fill-in-the-Gaps: Backing Storage

Copy the sentences below and complete the blanks using words from the list. You should use each word only once.

backup backing hard (a)

tape media read/write

erased WORM cartridges

read compact serial

_________ storage is used to store programs and data when they

are not being used or when a computer is switched off. (b) Magnetic __________, USB memory sticks, and __________ disks are

all types of backing storage __________. (c) Magnetic tape comes in reels or ______________. It is used to make

_____________ copies of programs and data. Magnetic tapes allow only _____________ access to data. (d) CD-ROM stands for _____________ disk __________ only memory.

A CD-ROM can store approximately four hundred times more data than an ordinary 3 inch floppy disk. Data stored on a CD-ROM cannot be changed or _____________. _____________ disks are a special type of compact disk that are supplied blank and can have data written or burned onto them using special ________________ CD drives.

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What Am I? Storage Devices

I am a magnetic storage device that is often used to back up systems overnight. I have a large storage capacity up to a terabyte. My main problem is that I am serial access so finding specific files can take time ANSWER ..............

I am an optical storage device which can store around 650Mb of data. I am often used to store music but you can use me to back up your files and data. You have to be careful with me though as I can snap or get scratched. ANSWER ..............

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I am a solid state storage device. I am small, portable and very reliable. I store upwards of 2GB of data. I can be plugged into a USB port in your computer.

I am a magnetic storage device. I have a large storage capacity and this means that I can permenantly store all of your applications and files. I am not very easy to access and I dont recommend that you try to remove me or carry me around. ANSWER ..............

ANSWER ............... ..

I am an extra drive on a school or company network and I can be used to store your files and data

You can pay a monthly fee to use me to store your data. It doesnt matter where you are in the world, so long as you can access the internet you can download your files from me ANSWER ...............

ANSWER .............

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