Local and Cloud Storage Quiz

What is the main difference between local storage and cloud storage?

• Local storage refers to storing data on virtual devices, while cloud storage refers to storing data on physical servers.

• Local storage is more secure than cloud storage.

• Local storage is more expensive than cloud storage.

• Local storage refers to storing data on physical devices, while cloud storage refers to storing data on remote servers accessed through the internet.

Which of the following is an advantage of local storage?

• Limited storage capacity

• Requires internet connection

• Easily accessible by multiple users

• Persistent data storage

Which of the following is an advantage of cloud storage?

• Slower data transfer speeds

• Higher cost compared to traditional storage

• Easy accessibility and flexibility of data

• Limited storage capacity

What is a disadvantage of local storage?

• Requires internet connection

• Prone to data loss

• Slow access speed

• Limited storage capacity

What is a disadvantage of cloud storage?

• High cost of storage

• Slow data transfer speeds

• Limited storage capacity

• Data breaches and security risks

Which type of storage allows access to files from anywhere with an internet connection?

• external hard drive

• USB flash drive

• local storage

• cloud storage

Which type of storage is more susceptible to data loss in case of hardware failure?

• Optical drives

• USB flash drives

• Solid state drives (SSDs)

• Hard disk drives (HDDs)

Which type of storage requires physical devices like hard drives or USBs?

• Internal storage

• Optical storage

• External storage

• Cloud storage

Which type of storage provides automatic backups and data redundancy?

Which type of storage is generally more cost-effective for large amounts of data?