3.5 Storage Types

Multiple Choice

Inside the drive, there's a spinning metal _____.

• disk

• card

Multiple Choice

Hard disks can store a ____amount of data

• small

• large

Multiple Choice

They use lasers to create tiny light and dark spots on the disc.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Optical discs can store moderate amounts of information but are quite fast in comparison to other types of storage devices.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Flash storage uses memory chips to save information. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Flash memory is not great for laptops and mobile devices.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

SSDs are less expensive. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

External storage devices such as, ________ are frequently connected to computing devices to add additional storage capacity to the system.

• flash drives or external hard disks

• USB Connection

• Memory Card

Multiple Choice

For desktops and laptops, this is usually accomplished using a ________. 

• Memory Card

• flash drive

• USB connection

Open Ended

Name 2 Long-term Storage Types