WorksheetsGrade 9 CSEC IT Test
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which of the following is considered a primary storage device?
Hard drive
USB flash drive
RAM
External SSD
Which unit of storage is the smallest?
Kilobyte
Byte
Megabyte
Gigabyte
What is the purpose of secondary storage in a computer?
To store data temporarily for immediate access
To permanently store data and applications
To process data
To enhance processing speed
Which of the following devices is commonly used as secondary storage?
RAM
Processor
Hard drive
Graphics card
How many bytes are in a kilobyte (KB)?
512 bytes
1,024 bytes
1,000 bytes
2,048 bytes
In the IPOS cycle, what does 'S' represent?
Storage
System
Software
Security
Which type of storage is considered volatile?
Hard disk drive
Flash drive
RAM
Cloud storage
What is the main purpose of antivirus software?
To enhance system performance
To store files securely
To protect against malicious software
To clean up disk space
Which of the following is an example of application software?
Operating system
Disk cleanup
Spreadsheet software
Antivirus
What is one advantage of using cloud storage?
No need for an internet connection
Access from multiple devices and locations
No storage limits
Requires only primary storage
Your school recently purchased tablets for students, but storage space is limited. Explain why secondary storage is necessary for these devices.
You're tasked with creating a document that requires frequent saving and editing. Would you use primary or secondary storage for this? Justify your answer.
During a class project, you want to access a file saved at home from school. Describe one way you could achieve this using storage solutions.
While working on a computer, you notice it slows down over time. Identify a system utility that could help improve its performance and explain how it does so.
A graphic design firm stores large media files on both local and cloud storage. Discuss one advantage and one disadvantage of this approach.
Write below matching column A to column B. E.g. 1 - A, 2 - B etc.
