Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science practice

Paper 1 structured question: Data storage

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Data storage

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Paper 1Computer Systems1 marks

Comparing storage methods

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Cloud storage allows access from any device with internet, while local storage is limited to physical devices.

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State one advantage of cloud storage over local storage.
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Paper 1Computer Systems2 marks

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Local storage is faster but less flexible than cloud storage, which offers scalability and remote access.

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Explain two disadvantages of local storage compared to cloud storage.
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