Case 3 Part of a computer system is storage. James works from his computer at home and at work. He needs to move his spreadsheets and databases to and from the two computers. He also enjoys downloading MP3 music files and takes digital photos. What is the best storage medium for storing James' three databases, each of which is approximately 500 MB?
A) CD-R
B) hard disk
C) Floppy disk
D) Zip disk

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A hard disk is the best choice for storing large files such as databases, as it has a high storage capacity and faster data transfer rates compared to other storage mediums. CD-R and floppy disks have a lower storage capacity and slower data transfer rates. Zip disks are becoming obsolete and may not be compatible with newer computers.

Case 3 Part of a Computer System Is Storage