39. Pearson Edexcel GCSE (1CP2) Topic 3A Suitable storage devices and storage media

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EDEXCEL 1CP2 Specification Reference - Topic 3A: 3.1.1 - 3.1.3

In this video we take a look at the most appropriate storage devices for given applications. We discuss different scenarios you are likely to come across in the exam and look at the advantages and disadvantages of choosing certain media.

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00:00 Suitable storage devices and storage media
00:10 Intro
00:15 Types of storage recap
00:33 Suitable storage for a given application: Magnetic
01:27 Suitable storage for a given application: Optical
02:48 Suitable storage for a given application: Solid state
03:58 Example scenario 1
04:39 Example scenario 2
05:29 Example scenario 3
06:15 Example scenario 4
06:53 Example scenario 5
08:03 Example scenario 6
08:38 Example scenario 7
09:23 Outro

Last updated: 28.07.25

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