CCC_Fquiz1

1. What is the primary function of a storage device?

• • To process data

• • To input data

• • To output data

• To store data and instructions

1. What is the core component of an operating system that manages memory and devices?

• • Device driver

• • Kernel

• • User interface

• • Application software

1. What is the process of transferring data from memory to a storage medium called?

• • Reading

• • Reading

• • Accessing

• • Executing

1. What is the process of starting a computer called?

• • Shutting down

• • Booting

• • Restarting

• • Hibernating

5. You need to store a large number of high-resolution images. Which storage device would be most suitable?

• • A small capacity hard disk

• • A USB flash drive

• • A floppy disk

• • A large capacity hard disk

3. How does virtual memory help improve system performance?

• • By increasing the physical RAM

• • By using a portion of the hard disk as additional RAM

• • By speeding up the CPU clock speed

• • By optimizing the cache memory

5. You need to run multiple programs simultaneously on your computer. Which type of operating system would be most suitable?

• • Single-user, single-tasking

• • Single-user, multitasking

• • Multi-user, single-tasking

• Multi-user, multitasking

5. How can you protect your important data from accidental loss or damage?

• • By formatting your hard disk

• • By regularly backing up your data

• • By deleting unnecessary files

• • By defragmenting your hard disk

What  the primary advantage of an external hard drive over an internal hard drive?

• 1. Faster data transfer speeds

• 1. Larger storage capacity

• 1. Lower cost

• Portability

What type of storage device uses flash memory to store data?

• 1. Hard disk drive

• 1. Solid-state drive (SSD)

• 1. Optical disc

• 1. Magnetic tape