| Management mass data storage uses different | | | | disks as a way to store their important personal |
| electronic devices that are used for storing a large | | | | information. Floppy disks work specifically with disk |
| amount of data. Due to advances in technology, | | | | drives that can be found on most standard computer |
| management mass date storage has become fairly | | | | operating systems. A floppy disk is convenient, |
| easy. | | | | because it is portable and can be removed from the |
| Mass storage is a way for individuals or businesses to | | | | floppy drive and stored someplace safe. Handling the |
| store sucessfully a large amount of data. The most | | | | management mass data storage is easy for |
| common form of mass data storage is on computer | | | | companies and individuals with a floppy disk. |
| drives. The most popular storage devices are: | | | | Hard disk are another common and secure way to |
| - Floppy disks | | | | manage and store mass amounts of data. The |
| - Hard disks | | | | majority of computers sold today have hard disks. |
| - CD-Roms | | | | Many larger businesses or computer networks have |
| - USB ports | | | | at least one, and at times, multiple hard disks drives. a |
| According to Webopedia, mass storage devices still | | | | hard disk is often compared to a traditional cassette |
| hold information even when the computer or operating | | | | tape, because both use special magnetic recording. |
| system is not powered on. | | | | This magnetic recording process allows for the data to |
| A common device for organizing management mass | | | | be stored, copied, or even erased. |
| data storage is the CD-ROM Disc. Although CD-style | | | | USB ports is another management mass data storage |
| discs come in a wide variety brands, all kinds resemble | | | | device. The USB port allows external devices to be |
| a music CD or DVD in their appearance. There are | | | | connected to many standard operating systems. This |
| some discs that only record data once. Many times, | | | | allows data to be retrieved, copied, or stored from a |
| these discs are referred to as "read only" discs. | | | | source outside the computer. Various kinds of media |
| "CDRWs" is a common name for discs that can have | | | | equipment use the USB ports on a computer. For |
| data erased and re-entered on the disc over and over | | | | instance, many MP3 players, iPods, video cameras, |
| again. CD-ROM Discs are popular because they are | | | | and digital cameras can be connected to a computer |
| portable, which means they can be removed from the | | | | by a USB cable. It is possible to purchase external CD |
| CD-ROM drive that reads and stores data on them. | | | | drivers or external hard drives. These items are often |
| CD-ROM drives are generally tagged with a speed | | | | used when an operating system may not have a hard |
| number; for example, 4x. Many CD discs are also | | | | drive installed, or if additional space is needed. |
| associated with a speed number. Technology has | | | | Windows, Mac, and other electronic operating systems |
| allowed these speeds to increase, and are making | | | | generally have one at least one kind of management |
| storing and retrieving data from a CD disc much easier | | | | mass data storage, and some have a combination of |
| and faster. | | | | different storage options. operating and maintaining of |
| Floppy disks were, and still are, a popular way to store | | | | management mass data storage is a safe and efficien |
| and transfer important data. Although management | | | | way to eliminate paper filing systems or and the |
| mass data storage is generally used for large | | | | overuse of traditional, handwritten materials. |
| businesses, many individuals or families use floppy | | | | |