KS3 ICT | Data storage - devices for data such as hard disk drives

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ICT Quiz - Data Storage 01 (Questions)

Where does your phone keep photos and apps? Explore how computers store data, why capacity matters, and how different devices help you save work safely.

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Fascinating Fact:

Storage is measured in units like bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, and terabytes, which show how much data can be saved.

In KS3 ICT, data storage is about how computers keep files and programs so they can be used later, even after the power is turned off. You will look at storage devices, why capacity and speed matter, and how backing up helps protect important work.

Key Terms

Secondary storage: Long-term storage that keeps data when the power is off, such as an SSD, hard drive, or memory card.
Capacity: The maximum amount of data a storage device can hold before it becomes full.
Backup: An extra copy of data stored elsewhere, used to recover files if the original is lost or damaged.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is data storage in ICT?

Data storage in ICT means saving files and programs so they can be used again later. Storage keeps data even when a device is switched off.

What is the difference between RAM and storage?

RAM is short-term memory used while a computer is working, and it clears when power is off. Storage is long-term, keeping files and apps permanently.

What is the difference between cloud storage and local storage?

Local storage keeps files on your own device, like a laptop drive or memory card. Cloud storage saves files on online servers so you can access them anywhere with internet.

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Data is held in files which .......

[ ]	are arranged as exact copies of the data capture forms
[ ]	contain data arranged randomly
[ ]	contain data in organised structure
[ ]	store pieces of data wherever a space can be found

A data file is divided into .......

[ ]	chords
[ ]	discs
[ ]	records
[ ]	tapes

A data file record is divided into .......

[ ]	fields
[ ]	furrows
[ ]	meadows
[ ]	segments

The fields in a record .......

[ ]	all store the same data
[ ]	all store the same type of data
[ ]	are all the same size
[ ]	store single items of data

Different fields in the same record .......

[ ]	always contain the same data
[ ]	always have the same length - fixed size
[ ]	never contain duplicate data
[ ]	usually have different lengths - variable size

A collection of data held together in an organised way .......

[ ]	is called a database
[ ]	is called a databaste
[ ]	is called a filing cabinet
[ ]	is difficult to keep tidy

Which of these is not considered a database?

[ ]	A box full of loose paper receipts
[ ]	A name and address book listed alphabetically
[ ]	The Electoral Roll
[ ]	The Worldwide Web

Databases store data in tables. Each row of a table.......

[ ]	is a field
[ ]	is a file
[ ]	is a record
[ ]	is an index

Which would not be a field in a library book database?

[ ]	Date book last issued
[ ]	Date of purchase
[ ]	ISBN number
[ ]	Librarian's National Insurance number

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A single record in a data file .......

[ ]	contains data about one object of interest
[ ]	is the same as a database table
[ ]	usually holds data about several objects of interest
[ ]	will always contain a large number of fields

ICT Quiz - Data Storage 01 (Answers)

Data is held in files which .......

[ ]	are arranged as exact copies of the data capture forms
[ ]	contain data arranged randomly
[x]	contain data in organised structure
[ ]	store pieces of data wherever a space can be found

If it wasn't organised, it would be very slow and difficult to get at the data in the file

A data file is divided into .......

[ ]	chords
[ ]	discs
[x]	records
[ ]	tapes

Each record contains part of the data

A data file record is divided into .......

[x]	fields
[ ]	furrows
[ ]	meadows
[ ]	segments

This is part of the organisation of data in a file

The fields in a record .......

[ ]	all store the same data
[ ]	all store the same type of data
[ ]	are all the same size
[x]	store single items of data

The fields of a single record contain related data

Different fields in the same record .......

[ ]	always contain the same data
[ ]	always have the same length - fixed size
[ ]	never contain duplicate data
[x]	usually have different lengths - variable size

The field is only as large as needed - saving memory

A collection of data held together in an organised way .......

[x]	is called a database
[ ]	is called a databaste
[ ]	is called a filing cabinet
[ ]	is difficult to keep tidy

Even paper records can form a database

Which of these is not considered a database?

[x]	A box full of loose paper receipts
[ ]	A name and address book listed alphabetically
[ ]	The Electoral Roll
[ ]	The Worldwide Web

Lots of data but no suggestion of organisation here

Databases store data in tables. Each row of a table.......

[ ]	is a field
[ ]	is a file
[x]	is a record
[ ]	is an index

A table may store millions of records