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A1.1 Computer hardware and operationA1.1.7

Internal and external secondary memory storage

Describe internal and external types of secondary memory storage

SL + HL≈ 35 minCommand term: DescribePremium

In this lesson

  • Internal storage: solid state drives (SSD), hard disk drives (HDD) and embedded multimedia cards (eMMC)
  • External storage: SSD, HDD, optical drives, flash drives, memory cards and network attached storage (NAS)
  • The scenarios in which each type of drive is used

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What's inside

  1. LearnWhat secondary storage is for
  2. LearnInternal storage
  3. LearnExternal storage
  4. CheckPick the right storage
  5. CheckQuick check
  6. CheckQuick check
  7. ExamWorked exam answer
  8. ReviewMistakes examiners see
  9. Exam practiceExam-style questions

Ends with 5 exam-style questions worth 10 marks, with a self-marking markscheme.