Understanding Storage Types

The video tutorial by Tech G covers various storage types, including volatile and non-volatile storage, local storage types like RAM and hard drives, and solid-state drives (SSDs). It explains the differences between SSDs and HDDs, the role of optical drives, and how Windows assigns drive letters. The tutorial also discusses flash drives, card readers, and network and cloud storage solutions, providing a comprehensive overview of storage technologies relevant to the CompTIA IT fundamentals exam.

What is a key characteristic of volatile storage?

• It is slower than non-volatile storage.

• It is always external.

• It requires power to maintain data.

• It retains data without power.

Which of the following is a type of local storage?

• NAS

• RAM

• Network storage

• Cloud storage

What is the main advantage of SSDs over traditional hard drives?

• Higher cost per gigabyte

• Requires more power

• Faster data access speeds

• Larger physical size

Which storage type is known for its high capacity and low cost per gigabyte?

• SSD

• Cloud storage

• Flash drive

• HDD

What is a key feature of hybrid drives?

• They are slower than HDDs

• They combine SSD speed with HDD capacity

• They are more expensive than SSDs

• They use laser technology

Which type of drive uses laser technology to read and write data?

• HDD

• Flash drive

• SSD

• Optical drive

What is a common use for flash drives?

• Network data storage

• Portable data transfer

• Temporary data storage

• Permanent data storage

What is a NAS system primarily used for?

• Cloud data storage

• Network data storage

• Temporary data storage

• Local data storage

Which of the following is a benefit of cloud storage?

• Limited storage capacity

• Data is stored locally

• Requires no internet connection

• Access data from anywhere with internet

What is the primary function of a file server?

• To store data locally

• To provide a location for shared disk access

• To connect to the internet

• To act as a backup for cloud storage