Secondary Storage

Objectives: Lesson 1

Identify two types secondary storage devices.

Identify

Outline the functions of secondary storage devices.

Outline

Appreciate use of secondary storage devices.

Appreciate

Secondary
Storage

Secondary storage is non-
volatile, which means that it
will retain its contents
permanently, even when the
device or media is
disconnected from the
computing device. (Campbell,
2014 p. 18)

Three Types of Secondary Storage

MAGNETIC
STORAGE

OPTICAL STORAGE

MEMORY-STYLE

STORAGE

Optical Storage

Optical storage devices use direct access which means that you can
jump from one section of data to the next without going directly in
order. Examples of Optical Storage include:

Activity

YOU WILL DO TWO THINGS:

1.SHARE ONE WAY YOU HAVE USED A SECONDARY STORAGE DEVICE.

2.STATE IF THE DEVICE IS A (A) MAGNETIC, (B) OPTICAL OR (C) MEMORY -STYLE STORAGE

DEVICE.

Objectives: Lesson 2

Identify three types of secondary storage devices.

Identify

Outline the functions of secondary storage devices.

Outline

Appreciate use of secondary storage devices.

Appreciate

References

Campbell, H. (2014). Information Technology for CSEC® Examinations (2nded.). London:
Macmillan Publishers Limited. pp. 18 – 25.

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Handout: Vocabulary Terms Secondary Storage (Google Docs)