A video editor works with 4K video files. They need a secondary storage device to store the operating system and the video editing software on their computer.
They want the computer to load the software as quickly as possible.

(a) Identify the most suitable type of secondary storage for this purpose.
(b) Justify your choice.

A large company needs to archive (store) 100 Terabytes of old financial records. The records will be accessed very rarely, perhaps only once a year.
The company wants to keep the cost of buying the storage as low as possible.

(a) Identify whether the company should use Magnetic or Solid State storage. Justify your choice based on Cost and Capacity. Justification:

A band is selling their new music album at a concert. They want to sell a physical copy of the album that fans can take home.
They choose to sell the album on an Optical Disc (CD) rather than a USB Flash Drive.

Explain two reasons why an Optical Disc is more suitable for this specific purpose.
Consider Cost and Distribution.

A student uses a laptop for schoolwork. They travel to school by bus every day, and the laptop is often bumped around in their bag.
The student is deciding between a Magnetic Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and a Solid State Drive (SSD) for the laptop.

(a) State which device is more Durable.
(b) Explain why the device you chose in part (a) is more durable.

Extended Response
A wildlife photographer takes thousands of high-resolution photos while travelling in remote jungles.
They need a device to backup their photos every evening.

Evaluate the suitability of Magnetic Storage versus Solid State Storage for this scenario.
In your answer, consider:

• Capacity
• Portability
• Durability