Learning Intentions

TBAT explain why computers need secondary storage

Sucess Criteria

You will complete example exam questions and a test

Keywords

Optical disk
CD
DVD
Magnetic hard disk

Transferring
Flash
Interfaces

Starter

Click on the link to complete the quiz

http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_computing/ocr/211_hardware_software/computer_system/quiz/engarde_computer_system.htm

http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_computing/ocr/211_hardware_software/types_hw/quiz/matchup_types_hardware.htm

Learning Check

Open the learning check and complete the first section to explain what you know about todays topic

learning check

Task 1

What is secondary storage and how is it used? During this lesson you will come to know the answers to both od these questions. We will look at the different types of secondary storage and for each one investigate how they are used and which devices are best suited to particular tasks.


Write the following words into your theory book then use the internet to help you write up a definition for each one in your own words

Green Team

Loading
Saving
Internal Storage

Blue Team

Magnectic storage
Removable storage
Secondary storage device
Solida state drive

Task 2

Secondary storage power point

Task 3

Dynamic Learning - We will now look at how to answer some example exam questions after which you will log onto your account and complete the test

Extension tasks

Answer the following questions
1. Explain why computers need secondary storage.
2. State which type of secondary storage is most appropriate for use in the following situations, explaining why it is the most suitable.
a) storing tracks on an MP3 player
b) transferring work from a school computer to home
c) distributing a movie
d) as the main storage area on a school network