William is creating a film for a school project using a digital video camera - OCR - GCSE Computer Science - Question 1 - 2018 - Paper 1

Solid state storage is the most appropriate type for the digital video camera for the following reasons:

1. Speed: Solid state drives (SSDs) offer faster read and write speeds compared to traditional hard drives, allowing for quick data transfer and immediate access to video files.

2. Durability: Unlike mechanical drives, SSDs have no moving parts, making them more durable and less susceptible to damage from drops or shocks, which is especially important when using a camera in various conditions.

3. Lightweight and Compact: SSDs are typically lighter and more compact, making them ideal for portable devices like digital cameras where space and weight can be a concern.

To calculate the number of videos that could be stored on the computer:

1. Convert GB to MB: There is 1GB free on the computer. Since 1GB = 1024MB,

   • Free storage = 1GB = 1024MB.

2. Determine Number of Videos: Each video is 100MB in size, so the number of videos that can be stored is given by:

   $ext{Number of Videos} = \frac{\text{Total Storage (MB)}}{\text{Size of Each Video (MB)}} = \frac{1024\text{ MB}}{100\text{ MB}} = 10.24$

Since we cannot store a fraction of a video, the computer can hold a total of 10 videos.