Data Storage Quiz

Which of the following is an example of primary storage?

• A. Hard drive

• B. DVD

• C. RAM

• D. USB flash drive

What is the main purpose of secondary storage?

• A. To provide high-speed processing

• B. To store data temporarily

• C. To store applications and user data permanently

• D. To run the operating system

Which of the following storage types is most suitable for long-term storage of files?

• A. ROM

• B. RAM

• C. Optical disc

• D. Cache memory

What distinguishes cloud storage from traditional storage methods?

• A. It uses magnetic tapes

• B. It is accessed locally

• C. It stores data remotely via the internet

• D. It uses only optical media

Which of the following best describes virtual memory?

• A. Physical storage that is non-volatile

• B. A type of ROM used to boot the computer

• C. Part of the hard drive used to simulate RAM

• D. Cloud storage for backups

Which type of storage is least affected by physical movement or vibration?

• A. Magnetic disk

• B. Solid-state drive (SSD)

• C. Optical disc

• D. Floppy disk

What type of storage is typically used in USB flash drives?

• A. Magnetic

• B. Optical

• C. Solid-state

• D. Virtual

What is the role of ROM in a computer system?

• A. It stores user documents permanently

• B. It temporarily stores data for processing

• C. It contains the startup instructions for the computer

• D. It is used as a backup for cloud data

Why might someone prefer cloud storage over physical storage?

• A. Cloud storage has limited access

• B. Cloud storage is only available offline

• C. Cloud storage enables access from anywhere with internet

• D. Cloud storage is always more secure

Which of the following is NOT considered secondary storage?

• A. SSD

• B. Hard disk drive

• C. RAM

• D. CD-ROM