3.Storage devices and storage media

Match

Match each data storage item with the correct image.

Floppy DIsk

USB Drive

Cloud Storage

CD-ROM

External Harddrive

• Floppy DIsk

• USB Drive

• Cloud Storage

• CD-ROM

• External Harddrive

Multiple Choice

• Memory Stick

• Memory

• SSD

• HDD

Multiple Choice

Which device retains data over the long term?

• A. CPU

• B. RAM

• C. Storage drive

• D. Video card

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most commonly found in PCs?

• Solid State Storage

• Magnetic Storage

• Cloud Storage

• Optical Storage

Multiple Choice

Which of the following storage devices is most suitable for use in mobile devices?

• Cloud

• Magnetic

• Solid State

• Optical

Multiple Select

which statement(s) correctly describes a storage device?

• A. A storage device is a type of storage medium that stores data, such as a DVD.

• B. A storage device reads and writes data to and from a storage medium.

• C. Only external hard drives are considered storage devices.

• D. A storage device is solely responsible for calculating the file size of data in bits.

Drag and Drop

Used to listen to music, watch television, and load games​

Placeholder

An essential part of modern computers​

Placeholder

Used to transfer files between computers and locations​

Placeholder

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drive

Internal hard drive

External hard drive

Multiple Choice

....long term storage memory with spinning disks

• HHD

• HDD

• SSD

• DSS

Multiple Choice

An optical storage device that is used to record high quality video and sound.It can store data 6 times more than a CD

• Blu Ray Disk

• CD

• DVD

• Flash Drive

Categorize

Options (8)

CDs

USB flash drives

Hard disk drives (HDD)

DVDs

SSD hard drives

Uses a laser to read tiny patterns on the disc.

Uses spinning magnetic discs that contain data.

Stores data on memory chips.

Classify the following storage devices and descriptions into the correct storage technology category (Magnetic, Optical, or Solid-state) based on the information provided.

Magnetic Storage

Optical Storage

Solid-state Storage

Multiple Choice

What is the storage capacity of a standard single-layer DVD?

• 737 MB

• 650 MB

• 25 GB

• 4.7 GB

Multiple Choice

What computer part uses lasers to read CD/DVDs?

• Optical Drive

• Hard Drive

• Ethernet Card

• Power Supply

Match

Match the Storage Device (Column A) with its typical storage capacity (Column B) based on the information provided in the file.

• Internal magnetic hard drive

• Portable hard drive

• DVD

• Blu-ray disc

• USB pen drive

2 TB and above

500 GB to 4 TB

4, 7, or 9.4 GB

25 or 50 GB

8 GB to 64 GB

• 2 TB and above

• 500 GB to 4 TB

• 4, 7, or 9.4 GB

• 25 or 50 GB

• 8 GB to 64 GB