Tech Storage Formats Quiz

What is a common issue with proprietary storage formats?

• They are open standards.

• They tend to last for decades.

• They are universally compatible.

• They often fail after a few years.

What was a key reason for the initial popularity of Sony's Memory Stick?

• It was the cheapest option available.

• It was technologically superior to other formats.

• It was compatible with all digital cameras.

• Sony's digital cameras were very popular.

Why did the Memory Stick eventually lose popularity?

• It was incompatible with smartphones.

• Sony stopped producing digital cameras.

• The SD card, an open standard, became more popular.

• It was too expensive.

What was the primary advantage of the Iomega Zip Disk over floppy disks?

• It was cheaper.

• It held more data and had faster data transfers.

• It was more durable.

• It was compatible with all computers.

What led to the decline of the Zip Disk?

• The rise of recordable and rewriteable CDs.

• The lack of support for different interfaces.

• The introduction of USB drives.

• The high cost of Zip Disks.

What was a major flaw of Cartrivision?

• It was widely available.

• It was too cheap.

• It had excellent video quality.

• It required a combination TV with a built-in player.

How did Cartrivision rentals work?

• Movies were available for instant streaming.

• Movies were delivered instantly to your home.

• Movies had to be ordered from a catalog and arrived by mail.

• Movies could be downloaded online.

What was a limitation of Cartrivision rental cartridges?

• They could be rewound multiple times.

• They were indestructible.

• They could not be rewound by the user.

• They were reusable.

What was a common issue with Cartrivision cartridges?

• They were waterproof.

• They were compatible with all VCRs.

• They were very durable.

• They disintegrated in humid conditions.

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