Removable Storage

This unit covers the past, present, and uncertain future of removable storage.

Welcome to unit 14 of our elite module :: Removable Storage.

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Vocabulary Builder Activity

Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Blu-Ray Disc Compact disc read only memory Compact disc recordable Digital versatile disc Digital versatile disc recordable Diskette Flash drive Medium Punch card Secure Digital Card Tape drive

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Reading Activity: Removable Storage

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In this unit you will learn about removable storage. The main idea behind removable storage is that data can be easily transferred between computers via a portable medium. For many years the diskette (also known as a floppy disk) was the best example of this kind of storage. In recent years, you are much more likely to see optical storage devices such as CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM, and DVD-R…

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Multiple Choice Activity

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Listening Comprehension Activity

Students will be able to listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.

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SD cards are available in different sizes and speeds, including SDHC, MicroSD and MicroSDX.

My grandfather told me when he studied computer science they used punch cards to store programs.

The system administrator does a DVD-R backup every week, because it's cheaper and more reliable than using a tape drive

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How will removable storage change in the future?
What types of removable storage does your computer support?

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