ITC1014 Quiz 7

How does cloud storage operate?

• It stores information on physical disks within the computer

• It keeps information on servers on the Internet, with the actual storage media transparent to the user

• It uses magnetic tapes for data retention

• It relies on optical discs for data storage

What is the process of transferring items from a storage medium into memory called?

• Writing

• Encoding

• Copying

• Reading

How is capacity defined in the context of a storage medium?

• The physical size of the storage medium

• The number of files stored on the medium

• The speed at which data can be transferred to and from the medium

• The number of bytes a storage medium can hold

What is the primary mechanism used by a hard disk to store data, instructions, and information?

• Optical technology

• Magnetic particles on circular platters

• Flash memory chips

• Mechanical gears and levers

Select the advantages of SSDs (solid-state drives) over traditional (magnetic) hard disks:

• Faster access times

• Lower transfer rates

• Noisier operation

• more durable

• Defragmentation not required

What is RAID (redundant array of independent disks)?

• A type of optical disc

• A group of two or more integrated hard disks or SSDs

• A memory card

• An external hard disk

What does an optical disc consist of?

• A flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer

• Flash memory

• Chip

• NFC Tag

What does enterprise hardware allow large organizations to do?

• Plug in external devices

• Connect to the cloud

• Use USB flash drives

• Manage and store data and information using devices intended for heavy use, maximum efficiency, and maximum availability

What components does an RFID tag consist of?

• Battery, transmitter, receiver
• Antenna, microchip, substrate
• Screen, keyboard, mouse
• Speaker, microphone, amplifier

What is the primary function of an RFID reader?

• The primary function of an RFID reader is to play music
• The primary function of an RFID reader is to cook food
• The primary function of an RFID reader is to send text messages
• The primary function of an RFID reader is to wirelessly communicate with RFID tags to retrieve and transmit data.