ITF - Quiz 8.2 - Mass Storage Devices

What is the main difference between Random Access Memory (RAM) and a mass storage device?

• RAM requires a constant power source, while a mass storage device does not

• RAM provides non-volatile storage, while a mass storage device provides volatile storage

• RAM is used to store the operating system, while a mass storage device is used to store user data

• RAM is a type of solid state drive, while a mass storage device is a type of hard disk drive

Which of the following is a commonly used type of mass storage device?

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• External Hard Drive

What is the purpose of a hard disk drive (HDD)?

• To store the operating system

• To provide non-volatile storage

• To encode data magnetically on platters

• To replicate the function of RAM

Which form factor is commonly used for hard disk drives in desktops?

• 2.5"

• 3.5"

• 5.25"

• 1.8"

What is the range of capacities for hard disk drives (HDDs)?

• 100 GB to 1 TB

• 1 TB to 5 TB

• 5 TB to 10 TB

• 10 GB to 100 GB

Which factor affects the read and write speeds of a hard disk drive (HDD)?

• The capacity of the drive

• The number of platters in the drive

• The speed at which the disks spin

• The type of interface used

What is the access time of a high-performance hard disk drive (HDD)?

• Below 1 ms

• Around 4 ms

• Around 9 ms

• Above 15 ms

Which of the following is a major hard drive vendor?

• Intel

• AMD

• Seagate

• Nvidia

Which interface is commonly used to connect an internal hard disk to a PC?

• EIDE/PATA

• SATA

• SCSI

• USB

What type of ports are commonly found on external hard drives?

• USB, Firewire, eSATA, and/or Thunderbolt

• HDMI, VGA, DVI, and/or DisplayPort

• Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and/or NFC

• Serial, Parallel, PS/2, and/or MIDI