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Secondary Storage

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of these are the secondary storage technologies?

a)

Magnetic hard drive, CD ROM, and USB Memory

b)

Magnetic, Optical, and Solid State

c)

RAM, ROM and Virtual Memory

d)

Magnetic, Solid State and Virtual Memory

2.

Secondary storage is...?

a)

Volatile, non permanent and small

b)

Volatile, non permanent and large

c)

Non volatile, permanent and large

d)

Non volatile, non permanent and large

3.

Explain why the digital video camera needs secondary storage

a)

For long term/permanent/non-volatile storage that stays when the device is turned off

b)

To store the videos, data, files

c)

To be able to see the picture as you take them

d)

For transferring the videos to another device

4.

Why is solid state storage appropriate for a video camera?

a)

It holds more Gb of data than any other storage technology

b)

It spins really fast therefore the information can be read really quickly

c)

It has no moving parts therefore if dropped it is less likely to break

d)

It automatically encrypts so you images and video is protected.

5.

The six characteristics you have to think of when selecting a secondary storage technology/device are:

a)

Capacity/size, speed, persistence, enthusiasm, reliability and cost.

b)

Capacity/size, speed, loyalty, durability, reliability and cost.

c)

Capacity/size, self control, portability, durability, kindness and cost.

d)

Capacity/size, speed, portability, durability, reliability and cost.

6.

Why do computers need secondary storage?

a)

So there is a back up if the computer breaks

b)

To store software and files permanently and make them accessible again if the computer is turned off and back on.

c)

So you can carry your work around with you really easily

d)

Because it makes it quicker to access your files.

7.

Which of these options is an example of an optical storage devices

a)

USB Memory

b)

Hard Drive

c)

BluRay

d)

SD Card

8.

A book company sends out CDs to distribute its E-books, why is this format suitable?

a)

Holds the largest amount of Gb's for a portable storage device

b)

Read only and can't write over

c)

Cheap to produce

d)

Cannot be damaged

9.

A CD is an example of what type of storage technology?

a)

Optical

b)

Magnetic

c)

Solid State

d)

Primary Storage

10.

This is an example of ...

a)

Magnetic

b)

Solid State

c)

Optical

d)

Volatile Memory

11.

This is an example of ...

a)

Magnetic

b)

Solid State

c)

Optical

d)

Volatile Memory

12.

This is an example of ...

a)

Magnetic

b)

Solid State

c)

Optical

d)

Volatile Memory

13.

This is an example of ...

a)

Magnetic

b)

Solid State

c)

Optical

d)

Volatile Memory

14.

A computer has 1Gb of storage, if a standard video file is 100mb in size how many video's can be stored on the computer?

a)

5

b)

10

c)

100

d)

1000

15.

Another form of storage that requires the internet at all times is?

a)

Frame

b)

Web

c)

Space

d)

Cloud

16.

Why is a magnetic hard drive not very durable?

a)

It has complex moving parts that will fail if the device is knocked

b)

It is really heavy

c)

The data can easily be wiped by a fridge magnet

d)

It needs a lot of power to work the transistors

17.

What storage technology is used in a PC?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Solid State

c)

Optical

d)

Cloud

18.

What storage technology is to store video games?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Solid State

c)

Optical

d)

Cloud

19.

What storage technology is used in laptops?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Solid State

c)

Optical

d)

Cloud

20.

What storage technology is used in a smartphone?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Solid State

c)

Optical

d)

Cloud

21.

What storage technology is used in network storage?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Solid State

c)

Optical

d)

Cloud

22.

What storage technology is used to backup systems?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Solid State

c)

Optical

d)

Cloud

23.

What storage technology uses pits and lands to store the data?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Solid State

c)

Optical

d)

Cloud

24.

What storage technology uses electrical cells (transistors) to store the data?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Solid State

c)

Optical

d)

Cloud

25.

What storage technology uses an arm and head to read the data?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Solid State

c)

Optical

d)

Cloud