Archiving should include creating backups for project files and all supporting media. Archiving should include using appropriate naming and formatting conventions, including acceptable characters, keywords, and generally accepted forms of metadata.

Process/Skill Questions:

What are some advantages of storing data on a hard drive vs. other media?
How often should one backup files?
How might viruses affect removable media? How does this affect one’s backup choices?
What are some examples of universally accepted standards for naming computer files?
What data extensions and file types are used for audio and video?
What is metadata?
What are generally accepted forms of metadata?