Floppy Disk Quiz

What is a floppy disk primarily used for?

• Storing digital data

• Playing video games

• Storing large video files

• Running complex software applications

When did floppy disks first become commercially available?

• 1990

• 1980

• 1971

• 1965

What was the capacity of Sony's 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk?

• 512 KB

• 1.44 MB

• 2.5 MB

• 4.0 MB

Which company was NOT mentioned as a producer of floppy disks?

• IBM

• Memorex

• Sony

• Burroughs Corporation

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What was a significant disadvantage of floppy disks?

• Durability

• Low capacity

• High cost

• Fast data transfer

What does the term 'sneakernet' refer to?

• Transferring data using floppy disks

• A type of network connection

• A method of online data storage

• A software application

What feature protects a floppy disk from dust?

• Plastic shell

• Magnetic coating

• Metal shutter

• Write-protect notch

As of 2022, what symbol is still used in software to represent saving data?

• Floppy disk symbol

• USB icon

• Hard drive icon

• Cloud symbol

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