Computer Storage Quiz

What is the main advantage of a hard disk drive (HDD) over a solid state drive (SSD)?

• Higher durability and reliability

• Lower power consumption

• Cost per gigabyte

• Faster data transfer speed

How does a solid state drive (SSD) store data?

• Utilizing optical storage technology

• Storing data on a physical disk

• Using flash memory

• Using magnetic tape

What is the maximum storage capacity of a standard DVD?

• 2 TB

• 10 GB

• 4.7 GB

• 700 MB

What is the purpose of an external storage device?

• To cook food

• To play music

• To store data outside of the computer's internal storage

• To make the computer run faster

What is the main disadvantage of a solid state drive (SSD) compared to a hard disk drive (HDD)?

• Higher cost

• More susceptible to physical damage

• Less storage capacity

• Slower read/write speed

What is the difference between RAM and a hard disk drive (HDD)?

• RAM is used for long-term storage, while HDD is used for short-term storage

• RAM stores data temporarily, while HDD stores data permanently.

• RAM is faster than HDD

• RAM and HDD are the same thing

What is the main advantage of cloud storage over traditional storage methods?

• Slower data retrieval speed

• Requires physical hardware to store data

• Limited storage capacity

• Easy access from anywhere with an internet connection

Name one type of external storage device.

• Ethernet cable

• Printer

• DVD drive

• USB flash drive