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Storage Devices

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which storage device is described as small, external, and portable, connects to a USB port, and is useful for transferring files and creating backups of important documents?

a)

Flash drive (USB drive)

b)

Network drive

c)

Optical disc (CD/DVD/Blu-ray)

d)

Cloud storage

2.

A student wants to store a large video library and prefers a portable device that typically holds much more data than a flash drive. Which option best fits this need?

a)

External hard drive (HDD/SSD)

b)

Memory card (microSD)

c)

Network drive on school Wi‑Fi

d)

Cloud storage only

3.

Which pair correctly matches the device with its connection method according to the steps provided?

a)

Flash drive — insert into a USB port and wait for recognition

b)

Network drive — insert into the computer’s disc drive

c)

Memory card — sign up for an online service and log in

d)

Optical disc — authenticate with username and password

4.

Which statement best explains how a network drive is typically used?

a)

It is a storage device connected to a network so multiple users can access it.

b)

It is a small USB device used only for single‑user backups.

c)

It is an online service that requires creating an account and using a browser.

d)

It is a round disc used to install software on one computer only.

5.

Which comparison between HDD and SSD in the context of external hard drives aligns with the material?

a)

Both are types of external drives; the device may use either a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD).

b)

HDD is only internal while SSD is only external, so neither can be used as a portable drive.

c)

HDD stores less than a flash drive, while SSD requires an internet connection.

d)

HDD and SSD are network services used to authenticate users.

6.

A computer lacks a built‑in disc drive. According to the instructions, what is the recommended way to access files on a CD/DVD/Blu‑ray?

a)

Use an external disc drive connected to USB so the disc appears as a drive in the file application

b)

Insert the disc into any available memory card slot and wait for recognition

c)

Upload the disc to cloud storage using the browser’s import tool

d)

Map the disc as a network drive using This PC and a server address

7.

Which option correctly identifies a primary benefit of cloud storage mentioned in the material?

a)

Backing up files and accessing or sharing data over the internet

b)

Running programs faster by storing them on SSDs

c)

Allowing multiple users to connect through a local adapter

d)

Requiring no account or login to use the service

8.

After signing up for a cloud storage service, what are the next steps to start moving files according to the guide?

a)

Log in through a browser or application, then upload or download files as needed

b)

Connect a USB cable and wait for the device to be recognized by the operating system

c)

Insert a memory card and format it before transferring files

d)

Open the disc drive, insert a Blu‑ray, and authenticate with a network password

9.

What part is the computers permanent memory? It holds programs and files.

a)

Power Supply

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Optical Drive

d)

Video Card

10.

There are different types of storage to save your files. Which of these is NOT a type of storage?

a)

USB pen drive

b)

file cabinet

c)

memory card

d)

DVD