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1.2 Memory and storage

Quick questions on Secondary storage: optical, magnetic and solid state - OCR GCSE Computer Science J277

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what is the budget, usually measured per gigabyte?
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A good answer names a type, then justifies it against several of these factors and acknowledges a trade-off. :::
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State why a computer needs secondary storage as well as RAM. [1 mark]
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Name the type of secondary storage that uses flash memory with no moving parts. [1 mark]
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Give two factors you would consider when choosing secondary storage for a portable device. [2 marks]

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