Common Storage Devices Flashcard

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What is the most common type of storage device used in computers? Options: Optical disc drive (ODD), Solid state drive (SSD), hard disk drive (HDD), Random access memory (RAM)

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hard disk drive (HDD)

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Which storage device provides the fastest access to data? Options: Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Floppy Disk, Solid State Drive (SSD), Compact Disc (CD)

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Solid State Drive (SSD)

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What is the maximum storage capacity of a DVD?

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8.5 GB

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Which storage device is commonly used to store operating systems and software? Options: Random access memory (RAM), hard disk drive (HDD), Solid state drive (SSD), Compact disc (CD)

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hard disk drive (HDD)

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What is the purpose of a USB flash drive?

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The purpose of a USB flash drive is to store and transfer data.

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Which storage device uses magnetic fields to store data?

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Hard disk drives and magnetic tape

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What is the main advantage of using cloud storage?

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Easy access to data from anywhere

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Which storage device is commonly used in digital cameras and smartphones?

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memory card

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What is the purpose of an external hard drive?

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The purpose of an external hard drive is to store and backup data outside of a computer's internal storage.

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Which storage device is commonly used to store music and videos? Options: Hard disk drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD), CD-ROM, VHS tape, Floppy disk

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Hard disk drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD)