Introduction to Web Design Using Dreamweaver

Chapter 2: Computer Basics

Go Online Activities 2.1

Introduction:
Examine common types of data storage devices and compare their characteristics.

Directions:
Read the questions below.
Click on the Destination Site link(s) to open a new browser window.
Apply what you learn to answer the questions.
Check your work carefully, and click Submit.

Destination Site: Iomega
Destination Site: Wikipedia

Note: If this link is inactive or to find other Internet sites with similar information, get permission from your teacher to use a search engine.
Here are some keywords you might use:
storage devices, data storage device resources

1
Why is it necessary to use a secondary storage device?
2
What one thing do hard drives, floppy drives, and Zip drives have in common?
3
Describe two uses for a removable storage device.
4
How would you characterize an optical storage device categorized as read-only?
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