GCSE Storage devices

Which of the following statements is true about hard disks?

• They are less reliable than optical media
• They are slower than solid-state drives
• They have low capacity
• They are the best choice for portable devices

What is a primary disadvantage of using portable hard disks?

• They are slow to access data
• They have low capacity
• They can be bulky and fragile
• They are too small

What is a common drawback of using magnetic tapes for data storage?

• High cost
• Limited capacity
• Slow data access
• Fragility

Which storage medium is best for high-capacity archival storage?

• USB flash drives
• Magnetic tape
• Solid-state drives
• Optical media

What is the maximum storage capacity of a standard DVD?

• 25 GB
• 4.7 GB
• 640 MB
• 1 TB

What is the storage capacity of a CD-R/RW?

• 640 MB
• 1 GB
• 4.7 GB
• 25 GB

What is a common use case for optical media?

• Watching films
• Backing up data
• Storing large databases
• Transferring files

What is a key characteristic of solid-state storage?

• It has no moving parts
• It is primarily used for archival purposes
• It uses spinning disks
• It is less durable than magnetic storage

Which storage type is most suitable for embedded systems?

• Solid-state storage
• Magnetic tape
• Optical media
• Hard disk drives

What is a significant advantage of using solid-state drives in portable devices?

• Slower access times
• Higher capacity
• Lower weight
• Lower cost