Data Storage and Media IGCSE ICT Quiz

What are the two main types of data storage?

• Primary storage and secondary storage

• Temporary storage and permanent storage

• Online storage and offline storage

• Hard storage and soft storage

Name two primary storage devices.

• USB flash drive, CD-ROM

• Monitor, Keyboard

• Hard drive, Solid state drive (SSD)

• RAM, CPU

What are the differences between magnetic and optical storage media?

• Magnetic storage uses heat to store data, while optical storage uses light to store data.

• Magnetic storage uses electric current to store data, while optical storage uses light to store data.

• Magnetic storage uses sound waves to store data, while optical storage uses light to store data.

• Magnetic storage uses magnetized particles to store data, while optical storage uses light to store data.

Explain the concept of cloud storage and list two advantages of using it.

• Cloud storage is only accessible from one specific location

• Cloud storage has limited storage capacity

• Advantages of using cloud storage include accessibility from anywhere with an internet connection and the ability to easily scale storage capacity.

• Cloud storage can only be accessed with a physical connection

Why is backing up data important? Provide two reasons.

• To make the computer run faster

• To prevent data loss and to recover from system failures or data corruption.

• To save money on storage devices

• To impress friends with technical knowledge

What is the purpose of secondary storage devices?

• To water plants

• To play music

• To cook food

• To store data and programs for long-term use

List two examples of optical storage media.

• CDs and DVDs

• Floppy disks and Zip drives

• VHS and Betamax

• Vinyl records and cassette tapes

Explain the concept of primary storage and provide two examples.

• Hard disk drive and solid state drive

• Keyboard and mouse

• Operating system and software applications

• Two examples of primary storage are Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read-Only Memory (ROM).

How does cloud storage differ from traditional data storage methods?

• Cloud storage is more expensive than traditional data storage

• Cloud storage allows data to be stored and accessed over the internet.

• Cloud storage is not accessible from anywhere

• Cloud storage requires physical hardware to store data