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Exploring Input, Output, and Storage Devices

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an input device?

a)

A component that displays output from a computer.

b)

An input device is a hardware component used to input data into a computer.

c)

A software program that processes data.

d)

A device that stores data permanently.

2.

Name three examples of input devices.

a)

Printer

b)

Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner

c)

Monitor

d)

Projector

3.

What is the primary function of an output device?

a)

To process information within the computer.

b)

To connect the computer to the internet.

c)

To store data for future use.

d)

To convey information from a computer to the user.

4.

List two examples of output devices.

a)

Monitor, Printer

b)

Keyboard

c)

Scanner

d)

Speaker

5.

What is a storage device?

a)

A storage device is a type of software used to run applications.

b)

A storage device is a network component that connects computers.

c)

A storage device is a type of display used for visual output.

d)

A storage device is a hardware component used to store digital data.

6.

Name three types of storage devices.

a)

CD-ROM

b)

floppy disk

c)

magnetic tape

d)

hard disk drive, solid-state drive, USB flash drive

7.

What is the difference between primary and secondary storage?

a)

Primary storage is used for long-term data retention.

b)

Primary storage is non-volatile and slower.

c)

Secondary storage is volatile and fast.

d)

Primary storage is volatile and fast, while secondary storage is non-volatile and slower.

8.

What does SSD stand for?

a)

Solid State Disk

b)

Super Speed Drive

c)

Solid State Drive

d)

Secure Storage Device

9.

What is the purpose of a USB flash drive?

a)

To play video games

b)

To charge electronic devices

c)

To connect to the internet

d)

The purpose of a USB flash drive is to store and transfer data.

10.

What are the common data storage formats?

a)

CSV, JSON, XML, Parquet, Avro

b)

TXT

c)

DOCX

d)

HTML

11.

What is the function of a hard disk drive (HDD)?

a)

To power the computer's CPU.

b)

The function of a hard disk drive (HDD) is to store and retrieve digital data.

c)

To print documents and images.

d)

To connect to the internet.

12.

How does cloud storage work?

a)

Cloud storage is only accessible through specific software applications.

b)

Cloud storage is limited to a single user and cannot be shared.

c)

Cloud storage allows users to save data on remote servers accessed via the internet, enabling easy access and sharing.

d)

Cloud storage requires physical hardware to store data locally.

13.

What is the capacity of a standard DVD?

a)

2.5 GB

b)

10 GB

c)

6.7 GB

d)

4.7 GB (single-layer), 8.5 GB (dual-layer)

14.

Compare the storage capacity of a CD and a Blu-ray disc.

a)

A Blu-ray disc can hold 4.7 GB, whereas a CD can hold 1.4 GB.

b)

A Blu-ray disc has a storage capacity of 25 GB, while a CD has a capacity of 700 MB.

c)

A CD has a storage capacity of 1 GB, while a Blu-ray disc has a capacity of 50 MB.

d)

A CD has a storage capacity of 25 GB, while a Blu-ray disc has a capacity of 700 MB.

15.

What is the role of peripheral devices in a computer system?

a)

Peripheral devices are essential for the computer's internal processing.

b)

Peripheral devices are only used for printing documents.

c)

Peripheral devices enable interaction and data exchange between the user and the computer system.

d)

Peripheral devices are primarily used for storing data permanently.

16.

What is an example of a wireless input device?

a)

Wireless mouse

b)

Wired keyboard

c)

Bluetooth speaker

d)

USB flash drive

17.

What type of storage device is typically used in smartphones?

a)

Optical disc

b)

Magnetic tape

c)

Flash memory

d)

Hard disk drive

18.

What is the difference between read-only and read-write storage?

a)

Read-write storage is only for temporary data, while read-only is for permanent data.

b)

Read-only storage is for accessing data without modification, while read-write storage allows both access and modification of data.

c)

Read-only storage is faster than read-write storage for all operations.

d)

Read-only storage allows data modification, while read-write storage does not.

19.

How do you measure storage capacity?

a)

Storage capacity is measured in liters.

b)

Storage capacity is measured in grams.

c)

Storage capacity is measured in meters.

d)

Storage capacity is measured in bytes.

20.

What is the function of a keyboard as an input device?

a)

To display images and videos

b)

To connect to the internet

c)

To store data permanently

d)

The function of a keyboard as an input device is to allow users to input data and commands.