CL C3 Vocabulary

What is a storage device?

• A device used to input data into a computer

• A device used to retain data

• A device used to display data

• A device used to process data

Which of the following is an example of a storage device?

• Monitor

• Hard disk

• Keyboard

• Mouse

What does RAM stand for?

• Read Access Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Rapid Access Memory

• Remote Access Memory

What type of memory is ROM?

• Temporary memory

• Permanent memory

• Volatile memory

• Cache memory

What is the primary function of BIOS in a computer?

• To run applications

• To manage internet connections

• To tell the computer how to start up

• To store user data

Which of the following is considered primary storage?

• Hard drive

• RAM

• CD-ROM

• Floppy disk

What is the main characteristic of secondary storage?

• It is volatile

• It is temporary

• It is remote to the CPU and permanent

• It is faster than primary storage

Which device is an example of a read-only device?

• USB flash drive

• CD-ROM drive

• External hard drive

• Floppy disk drive

What is the function of a read/write device?

• To only read data

• To only write data

• To read and save data

• To delete data

Which of the following is a sequential storage device?

• Hard drive

• Tape drive

• SSD

• USB flash drive