Computer Storage Basics

Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of computer storage and learn about different types of storage devices and their characteristics

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1
Which is larger: megabyte or gigabyte?
Depends on context
Gigabyte
Megabyte
Both equal
2
What is the size of a kilobyte?
4096 bytes
512 bytes
1024 bytes
2048 bytes
3
Which storage is faster: internal or external?
Depends on device
Internal
Both equal
External
4
True or false: Output depends on input and processing
False
True
5
What is the main advantage of external drives?
Portability
Fast access
Durability
Reliability
6
Which is an example of internal storage?
Memory stick
DVD
USB drive
Hard disk
7
What is the main disadvantage of external drives?
Takes up space
Reliability
Fast access
Durability
8
How is data transferred to external drives?
Voice command
Drag and drop
Wirelessly
Touch screen
9
What happens when a hard disk fails?
Data may be lost
Data is encrypted
Data is duplicated
Data is safe
10
Which stage depends on input reliability?
Processing
Output
Input
Storage
11
What does GIGO stand for?
Great Input, Great Output
General Input, General Output
Good Input, Good Output
Garbage In, Garbage Out
12
What is the size of a terabyte?
2048 gigabytes
512 gigabytes
1024 gigabytes
4096 gigabytes
13
Which file is typically 3MB?
Document
Photo
Song
Film
14
What does CPU stand for?
Central Power Unit
Computer Power Unit
Computer Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
15
How many bits make a byte?
32
8
16
4
16
Which is an example of external storage?
RAM
Portable hard disk
Solid state drive
CPU
17
Which is a portable storage device?
Motherboard
Hard disk
Memory stick
CPU
18
What is a disadvantage of internal storage?
Takes up space
Portability
Data loss on failure
Slow access
19
What is the first stage in computing?
Input
Storage
Processing
Output

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