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0417 CHAPTER 3(STORAGE DEVICES)
0417 CHAPTER 3(STORAGE DEVICES)
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1
What type of storage would be used to back up data from a school network server?
Magnetic Tape
RAM
SSD
CPU
2
Which of the following is the correct order of storage capacity from smallest to largest?
Bit, Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte
Gigabyte, Megabyte, Kilobyte, Terabyte
Byte, Bit, Megabyte, Gigabyte
Megabyte, Gigabyte, Terabyte, Bit
3
What is the difference between CD-R and DVD-R in terms of storage capacity?
CD-R has a larger storage capacity than DVD-R.
DVD-R typically holds more data than CD-R.
Both have the same storage capacity
CD-R is used for video, while DVD-R is used for audio only.
4
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of secondary storage?
It stores data permanently.
It is used for storing applications and files.
It includes devices like hard drives and CDs.
It is volatile and loses data when power is off.
5
SSDs have no moving parts, making them more durable than HDDs
True
False
6
Why might someone use a portable hard disk drive to transfer files?
It’s faster than USB flash drives for small files
It has built-in software for file conversion
It’s suited for transferring large software or data between computers
It automatically deletes files after transfer
7
Cloud storage systems use physical storage devices like USB drives instead of servers.
False
True
8
The storage technology in SSDs relies on solid-state media rather than mechanical parts.
True
False
9
What is a key feature of CD-RW and DVD-RW discs?
They allow multiple write, erase, and rewrite cycles.
They are permanently read-only after the first use.
They are used only for data storage and cannot be erased.
They can only be written to once.
10
WHAT ARE THE NAME OF THOSE IN THE PICTURE?
ROM-CPU
RAM-ROM
RAM-CPU
MOTHERBOARD-ROM
11
Which of the following statements is true regarding fixed HDDs?
They offer smaller storage capacities than SSDs.
They are typically faster than Solid State Drives (SSDs).
They produce less noise compared to SSDs.
They have many moving parts, which can affect their reliability.
12
Which of the following is a reason why fixed HDDs might not be ideal for portable devices?
They are heavier and more fragile due to moving parts.
They have a limited storage capacity.
They are entirely silent during operation.
They consume very little power
13
To increase storage capacity in cloud storage, users need to purchase additional physical devices.
False
True
14
Which of the following is a reason why fixed HDDs might not be ideal for portable devices?
They have a limited storage capacity.
They are entirely silent during operation.
They are heavier and more fragile due to moving parts.
They consume very little power
15
Which of the following is considered primary storage?
DVD
RAM
USB Flash Drive
Hard Drive
16
Which of the following storage devices has the smallest storage capacity?
Floppy Disk
Blu-Ray Disc
DVD
CD-ROM
17
Blu-ray discs store the same amount of data as DVDs
True
False
18
Cloud storage refers to storing data in a remote location accessible online
False
True
19
In magnetic storage, a magnetized area represents which binary value?
10
0
HEXADECIMAL
1
20
What makes CD-RW and DVD-RW different from CD-R and DVD-R?
They allow multiple write, erase, and rewrite cycles.
They can only store audio files
They can be erased and rewritten multiple times.
They are less reliable for data storage
21
SSDs use spinning disks to store data, similar to HDDs.
False
True
22
What is a key characteristic of CD-R and DVD-R media?
They are used exclusively for commercial movies.
They can only be written to once and then become read-only.
They are primarily used for rewritable storage.
They can be written and erased multiple times.
23
Which type of storage is most suitable for temporarily storing data?
ROM
MOTHERBOARD
RAM
DVD
24
SSDs consume more power than HDDs, which reduces battery life in laptops
True
False
25
There are no security issues associated with cloud storage, and data cannot be hacked.
False
True
26
If a file size is reported as 5 GB, how many bytes does this represent?
5,368,709,120 bytes
50,000,000 bytes
5,000 bytes
5,120,000 bytes
27
Which type of storage media has the largest potential storage capacity?
Hard Drive
Magnetic Tape
Blu-Ray Disc
SSD
28
Direct access storage, how is data retrieved?
By buffering the data before access
By reading the entire medium from start to finish
Sequentially, following a specific order
Instantly from the storage location without following a hierarchy
29
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THIS IN THE PICTURE?
FLOOPY DISK
MEDIA PALYER
Magnetic tape drives
CPU
30
Flash drives serve as a permanent storage solution for important data that can be easily accessed and transferred.
False
True
