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| TYPES |
DEFINITION |
EXAMPLES |
DETAILS |
| Magnetic storage |
-it stores data magnetically -data stores magnetically can be easily changed or deleted simply by changing the magnetic orientation of the appropriate particle on the disk surface |
Hard disk Magnetic stripe card |
-a hard disk used magnetic particles to store data,instructions & information -contains a magnetic stripe that stores information. -smart card stores data on a thin microprocessor embedded in the card. |
| Optical Disk |
-consists of a flat,round,portable disc made of metal,plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by laser. -typically store software,data,digital photos,movies, and music. |
Compact Disc (CD) Digital versatile disc (DVD) |
-used to store digital data,songs,drivers and program files. Example: CD-ROM,CD-R,CD-RW -used to store video,films, and large program |
| Flash memory |
-type of solid state media and contain no moving parts that can be erased electrinically and rewritten. |
USB flash drive Memory Card |
-users plug in USB port on computers or mobile device -card that users insert and remove from a slot in personal computer,smartphone,digital camera,or card reader Example: CompactFlah,microSD,Memory Stick Micro |