[Q] Chapter 4 - Secondary Storage

Which of the following is true of SSDs compared to traditional hard disks?

• SSDs are use more energy than traditional hard disks.

• SSDs are faster than traditional hard disks.
• SSDs are more prone to physical damage than traditional hard disks.
• SSDs have few storage capacity than traditional hard disks.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of memory card?

• SD card
• MicroSD card
• CompactFlash card
• USB flash drive

Users subscribe to a cloud storage service to do all of the following EXCEPT ______.

• physical storage space
• data encryption services
• increased internet speed
• local file backup

________ disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written to and read by a laser.

• compact

• floppy

• hard

• USB

Which of the following is a good practice to follow to avoid scratching or damaging an optical disc?

• Handle discs by the edges and store them in their cases.
• Stack discs without cases.
• Clean discs with rough materials.
• Store discs in direct sunlight.

Which of the following is TRUE of tape?

• It is used as a primary method of storage and for long-term storage and backup.

• It is no longer used as a primary method of storage or for long-term storage and backup.

• It is no longer used as a primary method of storage but is used most often for long-term storage and backup.

• It is no longer used as a primary method of storage or for long-term storage and backup.

The use of microfilm and microfiche provides all of the following advantages EXCEPT ____.

• Easy access to information
• Cost-effective compared to digital formats
• Compact size for easy storage
• High durability of storage

Before any data can be read from or written on a hard disk, what must happen to the disk?

• The disk must be defragmented.
• The disk must be formatted.
• The disk must be cleaned.
• The disk must be powered on.

Which of the following disc types can be written onto, but not erased?

• BD-R
• DVD-R
• CD-RW
• CD-R

1. Hard disk uses _________ to store data, instructions, and information.

• laser

• magnetic particles

• electronic

• optical