G11 EOU MINI

Which term describes storage that loses its contents when power is removed?

• Secondary Storage

• Virtual Storage

• Volatile Memory

• Optical Storage

ROM is different from RAM because:

• ROM can store user files permanently

• ROM is slower and stores data temporarily

• ROM is volatile and stores the OS

• ROM is non-volatile and stores startup instructions

What is one key reason cloud storage is considered “virtual”?

• It does not physically exist

• It uses holograms

• It is accessed remotely from physical servers

• It replaces RAM completely

Which of these is not an example of an input device?

• Microphone

• Scanner

• Projector

• Webcam

A bootstrap program stored in ROM is essential for:

• Opening saved files

• Accessing the internet

• Launching the operating system during startup

• Speeding up program execution

What is one disadvantage of magnetic storage compared to solid-state?

• Lower read/write speed due to moving parts

• Higher cost per GB

• It is non-portable

• It cannot store large files

Which feature best defines a touchscreen device?

• It can store data

• It acts as both input and output

• It only displays video

• It requires a stylus

Which of the following devices uses lasers to access data?

• USB stick

• SSD

• DVD drive

• SD card

If your laptop runs out of RAM while multitasking, what is most likely to happen?

• The hard drive will crash

• The laptop will use ROM instead

• System speed will drop or freeze

• The CPU will shut down

What is a key advantage of solid-state storage?

• Uses magnetic disks

• Cheap for long-term storage

• Durable and fast with no moving parts

• Depends on lasers to read data