Data Storage Essentials Quiz

What does logical storage refer to in the context of data management?

• The physical components that store data

• The organization and structure of data within storage devices

• The external storage devices connected to a network

• The cloud storage services provided by third parties

Which of the following is a characteristic of cloud storage?

• It requires physical storage devices on-premises

• It is only accessible from specific locations

• It allows data to be accessed over the internet

• It cannot be scaled according to user needs

What is the primary function of an internal storage device?

• To store data temporarily for quick access

• To provide backup services over a network

• To store the operating system, applications, and user data

• To enhance the computational power of the device

Which of the following best describes a primary hard drive?

• An external device used for additional storage

• The main storage device within a computer where the operating system is installed

• A removable storage device used for transferring data between computers

• A high-speed storage device used exclusively for data backup

What is a network drive primarily used for?

• Increasing the processing speed of the network

• Storing data that needs to be accessed by multiple users over a network

• Providing a temporary storage solution for mobile devices

• Acting as a primary storage device for a single user

Which of the following is an example of an external storage device?

• RAM

• CPU

• Portable external Hard Drive Disc (HDD)

• Motherboard

What distinguishes a Portable Solid-State Drive (SSD) from a Portable external Hard Drive Disc (HDD)?

• SSDs have larger storage capacities

• HDDs are more durable and shock-resistant

• SSDs are faster and have no moving parts

• HDDs are typically more expensive than SSDs

What is the primary advantage of using a Network-attached Storage (NAS) device?

• It can directly connect to a computer's motherboard

• It provides centralized storage accessible to multiple users on a network

• It enhances the graphics performance of connected devices

• It can only be accessed locally and not over the internet

Which of the following storage types is typically used for making regular backups of large amounts of data?

• Internal SSD

• RAM

• Network-attached Storage (NAS) device

• Primary hard drive

Cloud storage is considered more scalable than physical storage solutions because:

• It requires physical hardware installations for each user

• It can only store a limited type of data formats

• It allows users to easily increase or decrease storage capacity based on needs

• It is less secure and thus easier to expand