1. STORAGE DEVICES AND MEDIA

9. Large storage capacity

10. Stores and retrieves data much faster than a floppy disk or CD/DVD

11. Stored items are not lost when you switch off the computer

13. Hard disks can crash which stop the computer from working

14. Regular crashes can damage the surface of the disk, leading to loss of data in that sector

16. They are more compact and portable than floppy disks or CDs/DVDs.

17. They hold more data than a floppy disk and nowadays often more than a CD.

18. They are more reliable than a floppy disk because they have no moving parts

20. They can be easily lost

21. The metal part which is inserted into the USB port can be snapped off if they are handled roughly.