Quiz 5

1.  Storage device refers to the apparatus for recording computer data. Examples are the RAM, floppy drives, ZIP drives, and other disks drives. While, storage media are the materials on which data are written and stored. Examples are the floppy disks, optical discs, hard disks.
2. 
 Tape is a magnetically coated ribbon of plastic capable of storing large amounts of data and information
•A tape drive reads and writes data and information on a tape (sequential access)

A magnetic stripe card contains a magnetic stripe that stores information
•A smart card stores data on a thin microprocessor embedded in the card
Microfilm and microfiche store microscopic images of documents on a roll or sheet
3.
•Flash memory chips are a type of solid state media and contain no moving parts