1.2a - Memory & Storage (Primary Memory & Secondary Storage)

Identify the term...

"How much data can be stored"

Identify the term...

"How tough / resistant to damage is it"

Which of the following describes 'Speed' of storage?

• How much data can be stored

• How much does the storage cost per MB of data to store

• How quickly can it read/write data

• How long will the storage keep working/functioning

• How tough / resistant to damage is it

Which of the following describes 'Reliability' of storage?

• How much data can be stored

• How much does the storage cost per MB of data to store

• How quickly can it read/write data

• How long will the storage keep working/functioning

• How tough / resistant to damage is it

Which of the following is an example of 'Primary Storage'

• HDD (Hard-Disk Drive)

• SSD (Solid-State Drive)

• RAM

• DVD

• Magnetic Tape

Which of the following is an example of 'Secondary Storage'

• HDD (Hard-Disk Drive)

• Virtual Memory

• Cache

• ROM

• Magnetic Tape

"Stores Programs and Data while they are being used... mostly volatile."

What is this?

• Primary Memory

• Secondary Storage

• Tertiary Storage

• The Cloud

"Permanent storage, used to store data and programs while they are not in use."

What is this?

• Primary Memory

• Secondary Storage

• Tertiary Storage

• The Cloud

Which of the following has the largest capacity?

• Hard-Disk Drive

• Solid-State Drive

• Optical Disk (DVD)

Which of the following has the best durability?

• Hard-Disk Drive

• Solid-State Drive

• Optical Disk (DVD)