J277 - 1.2 - Secondary Storage HDD and Optical

What is the primary characteristic of secondary storage that differentiates it from main memory?

• It is volatile.

• It is non-volatile.

• It is more expensive.

• It is faster.

Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?

• RAM

• CPU

• Hard drive

• Cache

Why is secondary storage considered to be more cost-effective than main memory?

• It is faster.

• It is non-volatile.

• It has a higher capacity and lower cost.

• It is directly accessible by the CPU.

Which device is NOT typically considered a form of secondary storage?

• SSD

• USB memory stick

• CD drive

• CPU

What happens to the data in secondary storage when the power is turned off?

• It is lost.

• It remains intact.

• It becomes corrupted.

• It is compressed.

Which of the following is a characteristic of main memory?

• High capacity

• Non-volatile

• High speed

• Low cost

What is the main advantage of using an SSD over a traditional hard drive?

• Higher capacity

• Lower cost

• Faster data access

• More reliable

Which of the following is a disadvantage of main memory compared to secondary storage?

• It is non-volatile.

• It is more expensive.

• It has a higher capacity.

• It is slower.

What type of storage is a USB memory stick considered to be?

• Primary storage

• Secondary storage

• Tertiary storage

• Volatile storage

Which of the following is NOT a feature of secondary storage?

• Permanent storage

• High speed

• Low cost

• High capacity