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Worksheetsgrade 6 week 15
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is data storage used for?
To display images
To save and retrieve data
To print documents
To delete files
Which of the following is NOT a storage device?
Hard Drive
RAM
CPU
SSD
Data storage is important because it allows computers to:
Perform calculations faster
Store information for future use
Connect to the internet
Change screen brightness
Which part of the computer stores data temporarily?
Hard Drive
Cloud
RAM
SSD
Which term refers to data that remains after the computer is turned off?
Temporary data
Permanent data
Volatile data
Cache data
Which is the fastest type of data storage?
SSD
RAM
HDD
Cloud
What happens to data in RAM when power is off?
It stays saved
It is lost
It moves to the hard drive
It is compressed
Which of the following stores data permanently?
RAM
Hard Drive
Cache
Permanent storage is also known as:
Primary memory
Temporary storage
Secondary storage
Main memory
Which device is most suitable for storing videos and photos long-term?
RAM
Cache
SSD
CPU
RAM stands for:
Random Access Memory
Read Access Memory
Ready Active Memory
Run Access Machine
RAM is called ‘volatile memory’ because:
It is very large
It loses data when power is off
It can store permanent data
It is slow
Which task uses RAM the most?
Storing movies
Editing a document
Browsing offline files
Archiving old backups
When you open a program, where is it loaded?
Into RAM
Onto the Cloud
Onto the SSD
Into the CPU cache
RAM helps the computer by:
Keeping long-term files safe
Providing quick access to running programs
Connecting to networks
If a computer has more RAM, it can:
Store more permanent data
Run more programs at once
Download faster
Print faster
Which of the following is stored in RAM while working?
Installed programs
Running applications
Saved documents
Operating system updates
What happens when RAM is full?
Computer runs faster
Computer slows down
Files are deleted
Internet disconnects
Which phrase best describes RAM?
Long-term storage
Temporary working memory
Online backup
External memory
Data in RAM is replaced when:
The computer is turned off
The hard drive fills up
A new program is installed
A USB is removed
HDD stands for:
High Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
Heavy Data Device
Hard Digital Drive
Which storage device has moving parts?
SSD
HDD
RAM
SSD stands for:
Solid Storage Drive
Smart Storage Disk
Solid-State Drive
Secure Storage Device
Which is faster, SSD or HDD?
SSD
HDD
Both same
Depends on file size
Why is an SSD faster than an HDD?
It has no moving parts
It uses cloud technology
It stores more data
It has a spinning disk
Cloud storage allows users to:
Save data only on local devices
Save and access files online
Use less internet
Avoid passwords
Example of cloud storage service:
Google Drive
USB Flash Drive
SSD
DVD
Which advantage does cloud storage have?
Access files anywhere
Works only offline
Uses no internet
Deletes old data automatically
Which of the following is an example of permanent storage?
Cache memory
SSD
CPU register
RAM
What type of storage is suitable for backups?
RAM
SSD
Cloud
DVD
Temporary storage is also called:
Secondary memory
Volatile memory
Cloud memory
Flash memory
Permanent storage keeps data until:
Computer restarts
User deletes it
Internet disconnects
RAM is full
RAM is to temporary as HDD is to:
Cloud
Permanent
Fast
Portable
Which device stores data even when power is off?
RAM
Cache
SSD
CPU
Where are files saved when you click ‘Save’ in a program?
CPU
RAM
Hard Drive
Printer
When a file is opened, it moves from the HDD to:
SSD
Cloud
RAM
Printer
What type of memory helps with multitasking?
(a)
Permanent storage is usually:
Smaller but faster
Larger but slower
The same as RAM
Temporary and online
Which statement is true?
RAM is permanent
SSD loses data when off
HDD keeps files permanently
Cloud needs no internet
Why can’t RAM replace hard drives?
Too slow
Too expensive and volatile
Stores too much
Not electronic
When you “open” a file, it is:
Copied into RAM
Deleted from storage
Sent to printer
Uploaded to the cloud
When you “save” a file, it is:
Moved from RAM to permanent storage
Copied to RAM
Deleted from SSD
Transferred to the printer
Which file type uses the most storage space?
Text
Image
Video
Spreadsheet
A photo being edited is stored in:
SSD
RAM
HDD
Cloud
Where is the photo saved after editing?
RAM
Hard Drive or Cloud
Monitor
Cache
What happens if you forget to save before shutting down?
File saves automatically
Changes are lost
Computer remembers everything
HDD resets
Retrieving a file means:
Opening and displaying saved data
Deleting data
Compressing data
Copying to USB only
Which of these is an example of data retrieval?
Opening a photo
Saving a video
Uploading to Google Drive
Formatting a disk
When running a video game, data is first loaded into:
RAM
Cloud
Printer
BIOS
If a game requires large files and fast speed, which storage combination is best?
Small RAM, HDD only
Large RAM and SSD
Cloud only
DVD storage
