Quiz: Secondary Storage

Question 1

Why do computers need secondary storage?

To make the CPU run faster To store data permanently when power is off To replace RAM completely To run programs more efficiently

Question 2

What is the main difference between RAM and secondary storage?

RAM is always faster than secondary storage RAM loses data when power is off; secondary storage retains it Secondary storage can only store documents RAM has more storage capacity than secondary storage

Question 3

How does a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) store data?

Using laser beams to burn pits into a disc Using electronic circuits with no moving parts Using a read/write head to magnetize spots on spinning platters Using radio waves to transmit data

Question 4

Which of these is an example of optical storage?

USB Flash Drive Hard Disk Drive Blu-ray Disc SD Card

Question 5

What is the main advantage of solid state storage over magnetic storage?

It is cheaper per gigabyte It has higher capacity No moving parts means faster access and more durability It lasts longer without use

Question 6

Which storage type typically offers the highest capacity at the lowest cost per GB for archival purposes?

USB Flash Drive NVMe SSD Magnetic Tape Blu-ray Disc

Question 7

Which storage device has the fastest data transfer speeds?

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) NVMe SSD DVD Drive USB 2.0 Flash Drive

Question 8

A photographer needs portable storage for a camera. Which is the most suitable?

Internal HDD SD Card Magnetic Tape DVD-R

Question 9

Why are HDDs considered less durable than SSDs?

HDDs use more electricity HDDs have spinning platters that can be damaged by movement HDDs are always smaller in physical size HDDs can only store temporary data

Question 10

Which storage medium has the longest lifespan when stored properly?

USB Flash Drive (5-10 years) Magnetic Tape (30+ years) SSD (5-7 years without power) CD-R (10-25 years)

Question 11

A film production company needs to quickly transfer 500GB of 4K footage on location. Which storage is most suitable?

Stack of DVDs Rugged external SSD Internal desktop HDD Magnetic tape drive

Question 12

A company needs to archive 100TB of data that will rarely be accessed. Cost is the main factor. Which is best?

Multiple NVMe SSDs Magnetic tape library USB flash drives Blu-ray discs

Question 13

What is the correct order of capacity from smallest to largest: CD, DVD, Blu-ray?

DVD (4.7GB) < CD (700MB) < Blu-ray (25GB) CD (700MB) < DVD (4.7GB) < Blu-ray (25GB) Blu-ray (25GB) < DVD (4.7GB) < CD (700MB) CD (700MB) < Blu-ray (25GB) < DVD (4.7GB)

Question 14

Which is NOT a disadvantage of Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)?

Slower than SSDs More expensive per GB than SSDs Vulnerable to physical shock Generate more noise and heat

Question 15

Why do modern gaming consoles and PCs recommend NVMe SSDs?

They are the cheapest storage option They have the highest capacity available Fast load times and data streaming during gameplay They can play games without downloading them