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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 29mins
Choose the correct statement option regarding the difference between volatile memory and storage media.
In volatile memory, data is present till power supply is present.
In storage media, data remains even after power supply is not present.
HDD is an example of volatile memory.
RAM is an example of storage media.
Which one is a good reason why volatile memory faster than storage media in accessing data?
Volatile memory is less storage capacity.
CPU can access data stored on volatile memory directly.
Volatile memory data is not permanent.
Volatile memory is costly per unit size.
Even without volatile memory, computers can still work well.
True
False
What is the function of media storage?
Data, information and instructions are stored in storage media for lifetime storage only.
Data, information and instructions are stored in storage media for future use.
Storage media is used as decoration in computers.
Storage media is used as a gift to computer lecturers.
Which device uses optical storage techniques and technologies to read and write data?
Magnetic storage device
Optical storage device
Flash memory device
Online storage device
Select examples of optical discs.
CD
HDD
SSD
DVD-RW
Which device is more appropriate to use to distribute software to customers?
Floppy diskette
Memory card
HDD
CD
The following statements are advantages of optical discs except ...
Very cheap per device.
Sometimes no re-usable.
Data is retained even when the power is turned off.
Large storage capacity is available
The following statements are disadvantages of optical discs except ...
Some older computers do not read the disks.
Can be expensive per GB/TB
High data stability.
They require special drive to read and write.
Which storage device is commonly used for portable devices?
optical disc
memory card
HDD
diskette
Which storage device uses less electricity?
SSD
HDD
Memory card
Select the disadvantages of memory cards?
They can break easily.
They are free from mechanical difficulties.
They can be lost, misplaced or smashed.
They do not produce any noise while on work.
What are the similarities between a memory card and a usb flash drive?
Portability
Data security
Easy to lose
Easy accessibility
This port is required to connect the thumb drive to the computer.
HDMI port
VGA port
Aux port
USB port
What are the disadvantages of USB flash drives?
They can be purchased by anyone with a low budget.
They are easily getting misplaced.
The number of times you can rewrite the data is limited.
They are compatible with most portable device.
Compared to hard disk, what are the advantages of usb flash drive?
rewrite limitation
durability
time to transfer data
easy to lose
This device uses magnetic storage to store data.
SDD
HDD
Optical disc
memory card
Which device is slower during boot and file transfer times?
SSD
HDD
USB flash drive
Memory card
Which device produces a distracting noise while reading and writing data?
SSD
HDD
USB flash drive
Memory card
What are the advantages of a hard drive?
Hard drive tends to be less in price than a solid state drive.
It is ideal for portable storage device.
Easily find a hard drive in the market.
No vibration while reading and writing the data.
1.5 MB is equivalent to (a) GB. (Answer in 5 decimal places)
2.5 MB is equivalent to (a) KB.
150 KB is equivalent to (a) GB. (Answer in 5 decimal places)
3 GB is equivalent to (a) KB.
1 MB is equivalent to (a) bytes.
