38. Pearson Edexcel GCSE (1CP2) Topic 3A Common types of storage
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EDEXCEL 1CP2 Specification Reference - Topic 3A: 3.1.1 - 3.1.3
In this video various types of secondary storage devices are introduced including optical, magnetic and solid state. Typical uses of these devices are discussed, explaining the reasons why they are a good choice for different situations. This provides students with a broad knowledge of this topic that can be applied to new scenarios in exams.
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00:00 Common types of storage
00:11 Intro
00:16 Common types of storage
00:32 Optical storage
03:54 Magnetic storage
05:34 Solid-state storage
06:39 Recap
07:27 Outro
Last updated: 28.07.25
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