Basic Computer Storage Devices Quiz

What type of storage device is a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?

• Plug and play type of connection storage

• Mechanical drive with spinning disks

• Flash memory-based storage

• Online storage accessed via the internet

Which of the following is an advantage of Solid State Drives (SSD)?

• Faster read/write speeds

• Slower read/write speeds

• Larger storage capacity

• More prone to physical damage

What is a disadvantage of using Hard Disk Drives (HDD)?

• More expensive per GB

• Requires internet connection

• Slower read/write speeds

• More durable

What is a key feature of Cloud Storage?

• Accessible from anywhere

• Mechanical drives with spinning disks

• High risk of virus corruption

• Typically smaller storage capacity

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Cloud Storage?

• Plug and play

• Cost-effective

• More durable

• Requires internet connection

What is a characteristic of Flash Drives?

• Requires internet connection

• Mechanical drives

• Plug and play type of connection storage

• Flash memory-based storage

Which storage device is typically more expensive per GB?

• Cloud Storage

• Flash Drive

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

What is a disadvantage of Flash Drives?

• More prone to physical damage

• High risk of virus corruption

• Slower read/write speeds

• Requires internet connection

Which storage device has no moving parts?

• Flash Drive

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

• Cloud Storage

What is an advantage of using Hard Disk Drives (HDD)?

• Large storage capacity

• Faster read/write speeds

• More durable

• Accessible from anywhere