Worksheets3.3 Data Storage Cambridge IGCSE 0478
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary purpose of RAM (Random Access Memory)?
To store data and instructions that the CPU is actively using
To permanently store files and documents
To store the operating system firmware
To hold the boot-up instructions
Why is ROM (Read-Only Memory) needed in a computer?
It stores essential boot-up instructions permanently
It provides temporary storage for active applications
It acts as additional memory when RAM is full
It is used for storing user files
What is the main characteristic of secondary storage?
It retains data even when the power is turned off
It is directly accessed by the CPU
It loses data when power is turned off
It stores only temporary files
Which of the following is an example of magnetic storage?
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
CD-ROM
USB flash drive
Blu-ray disc
How does optical storage store data?
Using lasers to read and write data on discs
Using magnetic fields to store data on spinning platters
Using electrical transistors to store data
Using liquid crystals to display stored data
Which of the following is an example of solid-state storage?
SSD (Solid-State Drive)
DVD
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Magnetic Tape
What is virtual memory?
A section of the hard drive used as additional RAM
A faster type of RAM installed on a computer
A separate physical storage device for temporary data
A memory module that retains data permanently
Which of the following best describes cloud storage?
Data stored on remote servers accessed via the internet
Data stored on a local hard drive or USB flash drive
Data stored temporarily in RAM for faster access
Data stored using laser technology on an optical disc
Which of the following is a disadvantage of cloud storage?
It requires an internet connection to access data
It provides automatic backups for disaster recovery
It allows access to data from multiple devices
It offers scalable storage solutions
Why is local storage sometimes preferred over cloud storage?
It allows complete control over data without third-party involvement
It can be accessed from any device with an internet connection
It provides unlimited storage without physical hardware limitations
