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WorksheetsGCSE J277 - Primary and Secondary Storage and Units of Data Quiz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Can store data when the power is turned off
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
2.
Holds any data whilst a program is running
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
3.
Used in the PC's BIOS
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
4.
Classed as volatile memory
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
5.
Holds parts of the operating system currently in use
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
6.
Used in embedded systems as a small store of software
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
7.
Fast access by the CPU
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
8.
Classed as nonvolatile memory
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
9.
Saves data when powered off
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
10.
Deletes data when powered off
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
11.
RAM stands for
a)
Read Always Memory
b)
Random Available Memory
c)
Random Access Mode
d)
Random Access Memory
12.
ROM stands for
a)
Read Only Mode
b)
Read Only Memory
c)
Read On Memory
d)
Read Only Machine
13.
The purpose of RAM is to…
a)
Save data long term
b)
Stores programs and data while you're currently working on it
14.
ROM contains the BIOS instructions
a)
True
b)
False
15.
An operating system does not make use of RAM
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Extra RAM will improve the performance of your computer
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Virtual Memory is located in
a)
The CPU
b)
The Hard Disk
c)
CD Drive
d)
Motherboard
18.
Virtual Memory is used when RAM is full
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Virtual Memory is faster than RAM
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Less RAM means the computer will perform better
a)
True
b)
False
21.
Transfering a presentation from a laptop to a PC: Pick the most suitable device
a)
Hard Drive
b)
CD
c)
USB Memory Stick
d)
SD Card
22.
Sending lots of holiday photos to grandparents: Pick the most suitable device
a)
Hard Drive
b)
CD
c)
USB Memory Stick
d)
SD Card
23.
Backing up business files regulary: Pick the most suitable device
a)
Hard Drive
b)
CD
c)
USB Memory Stick
d)
SD Card
24.
A student needs to bring their homework into school: Pick the most suitable device
a)
Hard Drive
b)
CD
c)
USB Memory Stick
d)
SD Card
25.
Distributing a video game for a console: Pick the most suitable device
a)
Hard Drive
b)
CD
c)
USB Memory Stick
d)
SD Card
26.
A ______ is the main storage device in your computer
a)
CPU
b)
Hard Drive
c)
Motherboard
d)
RAM
27.
Most fragile device, easily snapped or scratched
a)
Flash Memory
b)
Magnetic Tape
c)
CD
d)
Hard Drive
28.
Fastest read and write times on this type of device
a)
Flash Memory
b)
Magnetic Tape
c)
CD
d)
Hard Drive
29.
Not intended to be a portable storage device
a)
CD
b)
Flash Memory
c)
DVD
d)
Hard Drive
30.
Same as 1000GB
a)
1TB
b)
1GB
c)
1MB
d)
1KB
31.
Very portable as it is designed to fit into small electronic devices
a)
Hard Drive
b)
Magnetic Tape
c)
CD
d)
Flash Memory
32.
Most durable as it has no moving parts
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
33.
Offers the largest capacity devices
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
34.
Best for distributing small amounts of files as a freebie with a magazine
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
35.
Offers the smallest capacity on each storage media
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
36.
Most expensive per GB
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
37.
Cheapest per GB
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
38.
Least durable storage device
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
39.
Small physical size, best used in drones and cameras
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
40.
Best used in servers for large amounts of data
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
41.
1000 bytes is equivalent to
a)
8 bits
b)
1KB
c)
1GB
d)
1TB
42.
1000 gigabytes is equivalent to
a)
8 bits
b)
1KB
c)
1GB
d)
1TB
43.
1000 megabytes is equivalent to
a)
8 bits
b)
1KB
c)
1GB
d)
1TB
44.
4 bits is equivalent to
a)
1 byte
b)
1 KB
c)
1 Nibble
d)
1/8 Byte
45.
A 3 1/2 hour movie would be most suited to the following size device
a)
Byte
b)
MB
c)
GB
d)
TB
46.
Several 3 1/2 hour movies would be most suited to the following size device
a)
Byte
b)
MB
c)
GB
d)
TB
47.
How many binary values can a nibble store?
a)
16
b)
8
c)
4
d)
32
48.
The most fundamental unit of computer data storage is
a)
Byte
b)
Megabyte
c)
Bit
d)
Gigabyte
49.
How many kilobytes are in 2MB
a)
2
b)
200
c)
2000
d)
20000
50.
How many terabytes are there in 50000GB
a)
5
b)
50
c)
500
d)
5000
51.
How many megabytes are there in 24000KB
a)
2.4
b)
20
c)
24
d)
240
52.
A 'bit' can store four pieces of data
a)
True
b)
False
53.
A byte contains 8 bits
a)
True
b)
False
54.
An MP3 music file would probably have a file size measured in gigabytes
a)
True
b)
False
55.
A nibble contains 4 bytes
a)
True
b)
False
56.
A kilobyte is larger than a byte
a)
True
b)
False
57.
A megabyte is larger than a bit
a)
True
b)
False
58.
A terabyte is smaller than a gigabyte
a)
True
b)
False
59.
A 'bit' is the smallest unit of storage available
a)
True
b)
False
60.
Supercomputers would store terabytes of data
a)
True
b)
False
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