Y7 - Hardware & Software - Quiz 4

What is the main purpose of computer memory in a computer system?

• Storing music and videos
• Holding data and programs that are currently in use
• Keeping the computer cool
• Controlling the computer's speed

What is the main purpose of computer storage in a computer system?

• Playing video games

• Processing calculations

• Storing and retrieving data

• Controlling the monitor

What is the main difference between computer storage and computer memory?

• Computer storage is faster than computer memory

• Computer memory stores data temporarily, while storage is permanent

• Computer storage holds data and programs, while memory processes them

• Computer memory is external to the computer, while storage is internal

Which of the following matches volatile and non-volatile with memory and storage?

• Volatile is memory, non-volatile is storage
• Volatile is storage, non-volatile is memory
• Volatile is fast storage, non-volatile is slow storage
• Volatile is permanent, non-volatile is temporary

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer storage?

• Solid state
• Magnetic
• CPU
• Optical

Which storage type uses electrical charges to store data?

• Solid state
• Magnetic
• CPU
• Optical

Which storage type uses magnetic fields to store data?

• Solid state
• Magnetic
• CPU
• Optical

Which storage type uses laser beams to read and write data?

• Solid state
• Magnetic
• CPU
• Optical

Which device is an example of solid state storage?

• USB flash drive
• Hard disk drive
• Blu-ray disc
• Floppy disk

Which device is an example of magnetic storage?

• USB flash drive

• Hard disk drive

• Blu-ray disc

• CD