Quiz on Secondary Storage

What should you always specify when choosing a storage device in an exam?

• The brand

• The color

• Whether it is external or internal

• The price

What is an example of a device that is not suitable for transporting data?

• External hard drive

• Internal hard drive

• USB flash drive

• SD card

What is the role of RAM in accessing data from secondary storage?

• It stores data permanently

• It acts as an intermediary

• It compresses data

• It encrypts data

Where is data stored and retrieved from?

• Storage device

• Storage medium

• Hard disk

• USB stick

What is the storage device for a hard disk?

• Hard disk drive

• Blu-ray drive

• Tape drive

• USB memory stick

What is the storage device for a Blu-ray disk?

• Hard disk drive

• Blu-ray drive

• Tape drive

• USB memory stick

What is the storage device for flash memory?

• Hard disk drive

• Blu-ray drive

• Tape drive

• USB memory stick

What type of data can be stored on secondary storage media?

• Only text files

• Only images

• Various types including spreadsheets and videos

• Only system files

What is a common use of secondary storage in computers?

• To execute programs

• To store data and programs

• To increase processing power

• To enhance graphics

Which of the following is a characteristic of floppy disks?

• They are rigid

• They are flexible

• They are large

• They are fast