Data storage systems
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A
Quick Questions
Shade in the A or B circle for each question.
1. Does a data storage system include both hardware and software?
2. Is cloud storage a type of data storage system?
3. Do data storage systems hold data only briefly?
4. Is NAS an example of a data storage system?
5. Can a server act as part of a data storage system?
B
Match the Pairs
Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.
| Left column | Right column | |
|---|---|---|
| 1NAS | AWrong - storage systems hold data for ongoing access | |
| 2Cloud storage | BStorage hosted remotely and accessed via the internet | |
| 3Storage dedicated to a single server | CServer-based storage | |
| 4Hardware and software combined to hold data for ongoing access | DData storage system | |
| 5A storage system only holds data for a few seconds | EWrong - storage systems combine hardware and software | |
| 6Data storage systems use no hardware at all | FStorage attached directly to a network |
C
Definitions
Data storage system
D
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.
1.
A data _______ system stores files
2.
Cloud storage stores data ________
3.
Servers provide _________ storage
4.
Network attached storage is called ___
5.
Storage holds data for _______ access
E
Spot the Error
Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.
Question 1
A
Storage never holds data
B
Servers can store data
C
NAS connects to a network
D
Cloud storage is remote
Question 2
A
A storage system holds data
B
It never allows access
C
Servers can act as storage
D
NAS uses network access
Question 3
A
Cloud storage is remote
B
NAS is network attached
C
Storage never uses software
D
Servers hold company data
Question 4
A
Storage systems use hardware
B
It also uses software
C
It holds data for access
D
It cannot store any files
Question 5
A
Data storage holds data
B
NAS is a storage type
C
Cloud storage is one type
D
Servers can store data
E
Storage systems store nothing
Answer Key
Data storage systems
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
B — Yes
Q2
A — Yes
Q3
B — No
Q4
A — Yes
Q5
A — Yes
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
NAS → Storage attached directly to a network
Q2
Cloud storage → Storage hosted remotely and accessed via the internet
Q3
Storage dedicated to a single server → Server-based storage
Q4
Hardware and software combined to hold data for ongoing access → Data storage system
Q5
A storage system only holds data for a few seconds → Wrong - storage systems hold data for ongoing access
Q6
Data storage systems use no hardware at all → Wrong - storage systems combine hardware and software
Section C: Definitions
Q1
Data storage system — The hardware and software an organisation uses to hold its data for ongoing access.Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
A data storage system stores filesQ2
Cloud storage stores data remotelyQ3
Servers provide dedicated storageQ4
Network attached storage is called NASQ5
Storage holds data for ongoing accessSection E: Spot the Error
Q1
A — Storage systems do hold data - this line is incorrect.
Q2
B — Storage systems do allow access - saying they never do is wrong.
Q3
C — Storage systems do use software as well as hardware.
Q4
D — Storing files is exactly what a storage system does.
Q5
E — Storage systems do store data - this line contradicts that.