Quiz 02.03

Which of the following components stores values in short-term memory?

• Flash drive

• Processor

• Hard drive

• RAM

Which hardware component processes data?

• RAM

• SSD

• CPU

• HDD

Which of the following components converts AC to DC?

• Capacitor

• Power supply

• Voltage regulator

• Surge protector

Which of the following computer components typically has the FASTEST performance?

• NIC

• CPU

• Firmware/BIOS

• RAM

Which of the following is NOT an optical storage device?

• Compact disc

• Digital video disc

• Hard disk

• Blu-ray disc

Which of the following is NOT a long-term storage device?

• RAM

• Flash drive

• Hard disk

• Compact disc

Which of the following uses persistent memory chips to store data?

• RAM

• Compact disc

• Flash drive

• Hard disk

Which of the following stores data using microscopic light and dark spots?

• Flash drive

• RAM

• Hard disk

• Compact disc

You need a storage device that has very large storage capacity, is fast, and is relatively inexpensive. Which storage device will best suit your needs?

• Optical

• Hard disk

• USB flash drive

• SSD

Which of the following is not an advantage of SSDs over HDDs?

• Low power consumption

• Durable

• Small and light

• Inexpensive