Storage Devices and Media Quiz

What is the main difference between primary and secondary storage?

• Primary storage is faster than secondary storage

• Primary storage is non-volatile, while secondary storage is volatile

• Primary storage has smaller capacity than secondary storage

• Primary storage can be accessed directly by the CPU, while secondary storage cannot

What is the purpose of a storage device?

• To store data in a known place for later retrieval

• To provide fast access time to data

• To control the movement of electrons within NAND chips

• To read and write data to the storage media

Which type of storage media relies on the property of magnetism to store data?

• RAM

• Solid-state media

• Magnetic media

• Optical media

What is the main advantage of using magnetic tape as a storage media?

• Huge data storage capacity

• Robust technology

• High data transfer rate

• Fast data access times

What is the main disadvantage of using magnetic tape as a storage media?

• Requires another tape for updating

• Easily affected by magnetic fields

• Low data transfer rate

• Slow data access times

What is the main advantage of using fixed hard disk drives?

• Large memory capacities

• Low power consumption

• Fast data transfer rate

• No moving parts to go wrong

What is the main disadvantage of using fixed hard disk drives?

• High power consumption

• Easily damaged

• Noisy operation

• Slow data access times

What is the main advantage of using portable hard disk drives?

• Fast data access time

• Large memory capacity

• Low power consumption

• Robust technology

What is the main disadvantage of using portable hard disk drives?

• Noisy operation

• Easily damaged

• High power consumption

• Low data transfer rate

What is the main advantage of using solid-state drives (SSD)?

• Robust technology

• Low power consumption

• Large memory capacities

• Fast data access time