Storage Devices Quiz

What are the two main types of storage devices?

• primary storage devices and secondary storage devices

• hard disk and floppy disk

• RAM and ROM

• internal storage and external storage

Which type of storage device uses spinning disks to store data?

• hard disk drive (HDD)

• optical disc

• solid state drive (SSD)

• flash drive

Which type of storage device has no moving parts and uses flash memory?

• solid-state drive (SSD)

• hard disk drive (HDD)

• magnetic tape drive

• optical disc drive (ODD)

What is the primary advantage of hard disk drives over solid-state drives?

• Lower cost per gigabyte of storage

• Smaller physical size

• More durable and reliable

• Faster data transfer speeds

What is the primary advantage of solid-state drives over hard disk drives?

• Longer lifespan

• Higher storage capacity

• Faster read and write speeds

• Lower cost

Which type of storage device is more durable and resistant to physical shock?

• Hard disk drives (HDDs)

• Solid-state drives (SSDs)

• Optical drives

• Floppy disk drives

Which type of storage device is faster in terms of data access and transfer?

• Floppy disk drives

• Solid-state drives (SSDs)

• Optical drives

• Hard disk drives (HDDs)

Which type of storage device is typically more expensive?

• CD/DVD drives

• Solid-state drives (SSDs)

• Hard disk drives (HDDs)

• USB flash drives

What is the storage capacity range of hard disk drives?

• The storage capacity range of hard disk drives is typically from a few kilobytes (KB) to several gigabytes (GB).

• The storage capacity range of hard disk drives is typically from a few gigabytes (GB) to several terabytes (TB).

• The storage capacity range of hard disk drives is typically from a few terabytes (TB) to several exabytes (EB).

• The storage capacity range of hard disk drives is typically from a few megabytes (MB) to several petabytes (PB).

How many pins is a SATA power connector?

• 25

• 30

• 15

• 10