1. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of magnetic storage, optical storage, and solid state storage using criteria such as versatility, durability, capacity, access time, and transfer rate.
2. Briefly describe what a microprocessor is and explain its relationship to software.
3. List the four types of memory and briefly describe how each one works.
4. Describe the differences between a computer program, system software, operating system, and application software. Give examples of each type.
5. Finally, wrap up your paper with a discussion on the significance of digitization and its impact on the digital revolution in reference to data representation, processing, and security.