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