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WorksheetsSecondary Storage
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Secondary storage is usually smaller than memory
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Why is there a need for secondary storage in a computer?
a)
To store files for a long period of time, such as the operating system
b)
To hold cd's and dvd's
3.
Normally used in digital cameras. ___ can hold thousands of jpg photographs.
a)
SD memory cards
b)
USB memory stick
c)
Magnetic tape
d)
CD
4.
It is an advantage of using cloud storage:
a)
If you have no internet connection, you have no access to your data.
b)
Can be expensive to set up.
c)
Security concerns.
d)
You can access your documents anywhere
5.
Which of these is NOT secondary storage?
a)
USB
b)
Google Drive
c)
RAM
d)
DVD
6.
Why is secondary storage needed?
a)
It is non-volatile
b)
It is volatile
c)
It is quicker
d)
It is online
7.
CDs store more data than floppy drives.
a)
true
b)
FALSE
8.
Which one of these is commonly used to measure storage capacity
a)
the number of text documents you can store on it
b)
bytes
c)
hertz
d)
Mb/s
9.
A hard drive is a type of primary storage.
a)
true
b)
FALSE
10.
All secondary storage devices are external to the computer
a)
true
b)
FALSE
11.
How many bits in a byte?
a)
2
b)
8
c)
4
d)
16
12.
The smallest measurement of capacity?
a)
Terabyte
b)
Gigabyte
c)
Megabyte
d)
Petabyte
13.
Very portable as it is designed to be fitted into small electronic devices.
a)
Flash memory devices
b)
Internal hard disk
c)
Magnetic tape
d)
Server
14.
What BEST describes secondary storage?
a)
Stores data permanently without the need for electricity
b)
Stores data temporarily whilst the computer is turned on
c)
Fetches data from RAM and processes it
d)
Stores the boot up instructions for the computer
15.
Which ISN'T an example of secondary storage?
a)
RAM
b)
SSD
c)
USB memory
d)
CD-RW
16.
The largest measurement of capacity?
a)
Bit
b)
Megabyte
c)
Byte
d)
Kilobyte
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