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Storage

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A computer processes data by using specific _________ and ________ from the user to obtain information.

a)

Programs and commands

b)

Data and Information

c)

Programs and devices

2.

___________ are used to store information on a computer that we might need to access again in the future.

a)

Software

b)

Data

c)

Storage Devices

d)

None of the above

3.

It is used to store large amount of data unless one deletes it.

a)

CD

b)

DVD

c)

Pen Drive

d)

Hard Disk

4.

CD can store up to __________ of data.

a)

1 GB

b)

500 MB

c)

17 GB

5.

DVD stands for ___________.

a)

Digital Versatile Disk

b)

Drive Versatile Disk

c)

Digital Versatile Data

d)

All of the above

6.
What type of storage is this?
a)
Magnetic
b)
Optical
c)
Solid State
7.
Question 11: Which type of storage uses lasers to write the data?
a)
Optical
b)
Magnetic
c)
Solid state 
d)
All types 
8.

Rank the units of data storage in order from smallest to largest..

a)

MB > KB > Byte > TB >GB

b)

KB > Byte > MB > TB > GB

c)

Byte > KB > MB > GB > TB

d)

TB > GB > MB > KB > Byte

9.

Storage is:

a)

Devices used to enter data.

b)

Devices used to store data and information.

c)

Devices used to present information.

d)

Devices used to send data and information.

10.

ROM stands for

a)

Random Access Memory

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

Read Online Memory

d)

Ready Only Memory

11.

RAM stands for:

a)

Random Account Memory

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

Random Access Master

d)

Random Access Memory

12.

How many bits make a byte?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

13.

Primary Storage is slower than Secondary Sorage

a)

True

b)

False

14.

What are the FOUR main functions of the computer?

a)

Input, Process, Output, Recording

b)

Input, Output, Displaying, Remembering

c)

Input, Process, Output, Store

d)

None of the above

15.

Which component is responsible for holding data permanently when the computer is switched off?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Secondary Storage

d)

CPU

16.

A kilobyte is...

a)

1024 Bits

b)

1024 Bytes

c)

1024 Megabytes

d)

1024 Gigabytes

17.

A megabyte is...

a)

1024 Bits

b)

1024 Bytes

c)

1024 Kilobytes

d)

1024 Gigabytes

18.

Which of these is the smallest?

a)

Megabyte

b)

Kilobyte

c)

Gigabyte

d)

Terabyte

19.

When you press the SPACEBAR key on the keyboard how many bits are represented?

a)

4 bits

b)

8 bits

c)

64 bits

20.

What is the difference between RAM and ROM?

a)

RAM stores data temporarily, while ROM stores data permanently.

b)

RAM is only used in laptops, while ROM is only used in desktop computers

c)

RAM is used for long-term storage, while ROM is used for short-term storage

d)

RAM and ROM are the same thing

21.

What is the significance of binary in computing?

a)

Binary is the fundamental language of computers.

b)

Binary is used for creating colorful graphics on computers.

c)

Binary has no significance in computing.

d)

Binary is only used for storing text in computers.

22.

What is the function of the hard drive in a computer?

a)

To display images and videos on the computer screen.

b)

To provide a platform for all other components and peripherals to communicate.

c)

To permanently store data and instructions for the CPU to access.

d)

To cool down the computer.

23.

Which of the following storage media uses laser technology to store data?

a)

Floppy Disk

b)

Magnetic tape

c)

CD ROM

d)

Hard Disk

24.

What type of storage is a hard disk drive (HDD)?

a)

magnetic

b)

electronic

c)

optical

d)

hybrid

25.

Which storage device is commonly used for long-term data storage and backup?

a)

CD

b)

USB Flash Drive

c)

External Hard Drive

d)

RAM