Understanding Storage and Memory

What are the main types of secondary storage devices?

• Cloud storage

• Flash drives

• Magnetic storage, optical storage, solid-state storage

• Tape drives

How does RAM differ from ROM in terms of volatility?

• Both RAM and ROM are volatile.

• RAM and ROM have the same volatility.

• RAM is volatile; ROM is non-volatile.

• RAM is non-volatile; ROM is volatile.

What is the primary function of secondary storage?

• To provide persistent data storage.

• To manage network connections.

• To store temporary data.

• To increase processing speed.

Can you name a non-volatile memory type?

• Flash memory

• RAM

• Hard disk

• Optical disc

What does it mean for memory to be volatile?

• Volatile memory loses its data when power is lost.

• Volatile memory retains its data when power is lost.

• Volatile memory is used for long-term storage.

• Volatile memory is slower than non-volatile memory.

How does the storage capacity of a device affect its performance?

• Storage capacity has no effect on performance.

• Higher storage capacity always leads to faster processing.

• Storage capacity impacts performance by influencing data management efficiency and access speed.

• Performance is solely determined by the device's CPU, not storage.

What are some examples of solid-state storage devices?

• Magnetic tape drives

• Hard disk drives (HDDs)

• Optical discs (CDs/DVDs)

• Examples of solid-state storage devices include SSDs, USB flash drives, and memory cards.

In what scenarios would you prefer using RAM over ROM?

• Select ROM when speed is essential.

• Use ROM for temporary data storage.

• Choose RAM for long-term data retention.

• Use RAM when speed and frequent data modification are required.

What is the role of hard disk drives in secondary storage?

• Hard disk drives are used for temporary data storage only.

• Hard disk drives increase the speed of primary memory access.

• Hard disk drives provide non-volatile storage for data, retaining information persistently and expanding storage capacity beyond primary memory.

• Hard disk drives are primarily used for processing data in real-time.

How does data retrieval speed differ between SSDs and HDDs?

• SSDs are slower than HDDs in data retrieval speed.

• HDDs are faster than SSDs in data retrieval speed.

• SSDs are significantly faster than HDDs in data retrieval speed.

• SSDs and HDDs have the same data retrieval speed.