Q: Which of these devices were used to store data in computers in the past but typically are no longer used? Select all that apply.
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Q: Which of these devices is usually no longer in use but was formerly used to store data in computers? Choose every option that pertains.
- Floppy disks
- Transistors
- Hard disk drives
- Punch cards
Explanation: There was a time when floppy disks were a widespread type of portable data storage; however, their use has mostly been phased out in favor of more contemporary storage alternatives such as cloud storage and USB drives. In the early days of computers, punch cards were used for the purpose of data entry and storage. Methods of data input and storage that are more sophisticated have essentially supplanted them in terms of their importance.
