Storage Devices 2 - ICT Quiz

What is the underlying technology behind optical storage?

• Flash memory chips

• Lasers and light

• USB flash drives

• Magnetic tapes

Which of the following is an advantage of optical storage?

• Silent operation

• High data transfer speeds

• Relatively inexpensive per gigabyte

• Resistance to physical damage

What is the primary use of Solid-State Drives (SSDs) in modern computers?

• Game installation

• Main storage device

• Music storage

• Data backup

Which storage technology has a limited lifespan of write cycles?

• CDs

• SSDs

• DVDs

• Blu-ray discs

What is a disadvantage of optical storage?

• Relatively inexpensive per gigabyte

• High capacity

• Susceptible to scratches

• Good for long-term storage

Which storage technology offers significantly faster data transfer speeds compared to HDDs?

• SSDs

• Optical Storage

• CDs

• DVDs

What is the main advantage of Solid-State Drives (SSDs)?

• Reliability

• Silent operation

• Durability

• Superior speed

Which type of storage media is good for long-term archival?

• CDs

• SSDs

• DVDs

• Blu-ray discs

What is a disadvantage of Solid-State Drives (SSDs)?

• Higher cost per gigabyte

• Limited lifespan of write cycles

• Slow data transfer speeds

• Physical damage resistance

Which storage technology uses lasers and light to read and write data?

• Magnetic tapes

• Optical Storage

• USB flash drives

• Flash memory chips