O-LevelComputer ScienceThe Internet and its uses2210/13 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q67 Marks
A company uses cloud storage to store its data.
- (a)Tick (✔) one box to show which is not a characteristic of cloud storage. A Data is accessed through a network B Data is stored locally C Data is stored remotely D Physical servers are used to store the data[1]
- (b)Explain two advantages for the owners of the company of storing its data in cloud storage. 1 2[4]
- (c)Explain one disadvantage to employees of the company storing data in the cloud.[2]
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- [1] (a) B
- [4] (b) Four from e.g.: The data can be accessed from any location, meaning that employees can work from anywhere with a connection, The hardware is owned/maintained by a third party, meaning that the company are not responsible for maintaining // meaning the company aren't responsible for its security, Can increase the storage needed easily, without needing to buy new hardware, Do not need to house the hardware needed, costs can be saved on the space saved for this, Cloud system will back up the data, meaning the company does not need to do this
- [2] (c) Two from e.g.: Internet connection is needed/needs to be stable, and if this is not available/unstable the data cannot be accessed, Employees could be pressured to work outside of hours, as they can access the data from any location
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