Types of storage devices optimal for different situation


Assignment: Prepare a paper explaining the following. The paper's format is NOT to be one-line sentence defined terms. The format will be on how the terms are used in business.

- Accuracy of data input is important. What method of data would be best for each of the following situation and explain why.

- Use APA formatting; provide citation and list your references.

The text reading does not provide a direct answer; rather you will have to "figure out on your own"

1. For Example, people reading in Bank checks may use a Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) Device as described in the text. A special scanning device called an optical data reader can also be used to scan documents (describe in our text) may be considered to read the data from the printer questionnaires

  • Printed Questionnaires
  • Telephone Survey
  • Bank Checks
  • Retail Tags
  • Long Documents

2.    Convenience and quality of output are important. Explain what method of output would be best for each of the following situation and explain why.

  • Hand held computer
  • Color photograph
  • Resume
  • Memorandum
  • Statistical Report
  • Company Annual Reports

3. Different types of storage devices are optimal for different situations. Explains what situations are appropriate for the following devices and explain why:

  • Hard Disk
  • Floppy disk
  • RAM
  • CD ROM
  • Tape
  • Flash or Jump Drive

4. Explain the role of each of the following in determining the speed of a computer:

  • RAM
  • Clock Speed
  • Data on hard disk
  • Data on CD ROM
  • Data on Floppy Disk

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