📝 IGCSE Computer Science (0478)

📘 Topic: Types of Storage

Total: 25 Marks

a) Define the term primary storage. (2 marks)

b) State two characteristics of primary storage. (2 marks)

c) Give one example of primary storage. (1 mark)

a) Describe what is meant by secondary storage. (2 marks)

b) Explain two differences between primary storage and secondary storage. (4 marks)

a) Explain the purpose of RAM. (2 marks)

b) State why RAM is described as volatile. (1 mark)

c) Give two examples of data stored in RAM while a computer is in use. (2 marks)

a) Identify two types of secondary storage devices. (2 marks)

b) For each type named, give one example device. (2 marks)

c) State one advantage of solid-state storage over magnetic storage. (1 mark)

A school is choosing a storage device to back up large amounts of student data.

a) Suggest the most suitable type of storage. (1 mark)

b) Give two reasons for your choice. (2 marks)

c) Name one alternative storage device and explain why it is less suitable. (1 mark)