Storage Devices Quiz

What is a storage device also known as?

• Storage medium

• Data processor

• Input device

• Output device

Which of the following is a primary storage device?

• Hard disk drive

• USB drive

• Optical drive

• RAM

What type of data do secondary storage devices store?

• Cache data

• Permanent data

• Volatile data

• Temporary data

What is the main function of a hard disk drive (HDD)?

• To increase RAM

• To connect to the internet

• To process data

• To store data permanently

What is a characteristic of flash drives?

• They have moving parts

• They are ultra-portable

• They require external power

• They are only used for temporary storage

What is the typical storage capacity range for most flash drives?

• 128 GB to 256 GB

• 8 GB to 64 GB

• 1 GB to 4 GB

• 512 GB to 1 TB

How does a hard disk drive retain data?

• Using flash memory

• With solid-state components

• Through magnetic disks

• By using optical technology

What happens when a flash drive is inserted into a USB port?

• The computer shuts down

• The drive is automatically formatted

• The contents appear on the screen

• The drive is ejected

What distinguishes primary storage from secondary storage?

• Primary storage is slower

• Primary storage has larger capacity

• Primary storage is temporary

• Primary storage is external