Input, Output, And Storage Devices (GCSE Computing)

Which storage medium is best for transferring a few gigabytes of data quickly between two computers and is commonly pocket-sized?

For secure storage of sensitive experiment results, which additional measure should be used alongside storing files on a drive?

A teacher asks pupils to back up their coursework daily to prevent data loss. Which combination is the best backup strategy?

Which output device would a student use to check the formatting of a lab report before printing, showing exactly how it appears on paper?

A school wants students to submit coursework to a central server where teachers can access and mark it. Which storage approach best supports remote access and collaborative marking?

A technician needs to store very large datasets for long-term archival in a laboratory. Which option is typically most cost-effective per gigabyte for long-term offline storage?

A student records the mass of potato pieces in an experiment and wants to save the raw data for later analysis. Which storage device is the best choice for fast, everyday use and quick access to files on a laptop?

Which input device can capture handwritten notes or sketches directly into a computer for later editing?

Which output device would be used to play back recorded verbal observations to the class?

A barcode scanner is used in a science lab to record sample IDs into a database. What type of device is the barcode scanner?

Which output device would be best for creating a large, accurate scientific poster of experimental results?