CL Chapter 3.3 Quiz

What is the typical storage capacity range for an internal hard drive?

• 1GB to 256GB

• 500GB to 4718GB

• 120GB to 4TB

• 650MB to 700MB

Which type of storage device is known for its speed and reliability, making it ideal for running operating systems and applications?

• External Hard Drive

• Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

• CD-ROM

• Floppy Disk Drive

Identify the storage device that typically has a capacity of 650MB to 700MB.

• DVD

• CD-ROM

• USB Flash Drive

• Micro SD Card

What is the primary use of external hard drives?

• Running operating systems

• Storing and transferring data between computers

• Distributing software

• Audio playback

Explain why flash memory devices are considered durable solutions for data storage.

• They have a large storage capacity.

• They are resistant to physical shock and have no moving parts.

• They are cheaper than other storage devices.

• They can be rewritten multiple times.

Compare the storage capacities of MP3 players and smartphones. Which statement is true?

• MP3 players have a larger storage capacity than smartphones.

• Smartphones have a larger storage capacity than MP3 players.

• Both have the same storage capacity range.

• MP3 players and smartphones cannot be compared in terms of storage.

Why might a business choose online storage solutions over physical storage devices?

• Online storage is more expensive.

• Online storage offers limited access.

• Online storage provides secure data management and remote access.

• Online storage has less capacity than physical devices.

What are the advantages of using a DVD over a CD-ROM for data storage?

• DVDs are cheaper than CD-ROMs.

• DVDs have a larger storage capacity than CD-ROMs.

• DVDs are more portable than CD-ROMs.

• DVDs can be rewritten more times than CD-ROMs.

How do magneto-optical drives differ from traditional magnetic storage devices?

• They use only magnetic technology.

• They combine magnetic and optical technologies.

• They are slower than traditional magnetic devices.

• They have a smaller storage capacity.

What is a key characteristic of CD-RW discs compared to CD-R discs?

• CD-RW discs can only be written once.

• CD-RW discs can be erased and rewritten multiple times.

• CD-RW discs have a larger storage capacity.

• CD-RW discs are cheaper than CD-R discs.