Testout IT Fundamentals Chapter 3

Which of the following uses persistent memory chips to store data?

• Flash Drive

• Hard disk

• Compact Disc

• RAM

Which of the following stores data using microscopic light and dark spots?

• Flash Drive

• RAM

• Compact Disc

• Hard Disk

A thick magnetic disk made of aluminum platters. Uses read/write heads to access data stored on the platters.

• HDD

• SSD

• Optical Drive

• Flash Drive

A flash device with storage capacity similar to a small hard drive.

• HDD

• SSD

• Optical Drive

• Flash Drive

Uses lasers to read and write information stored in the form of pits in their reflective coating.

• HDD

• SSD

• Optical Drive

• Flash Drive

Faster than other devices. No moving parts. Last longer than other storage devices.

• HDD

• SSD

• Optical Drive

• Flash Drive

You need a storage device that has very large storage capacity, is fast, and is relatively inexpensive. Which storage device will best suit your needs?

• USB Flash Drive

• Optical

• SSD

• Hard Disk

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of SSD's over HDD's

• Lower power consumption

• Durable

• Small and Light

• Inexpensive

Which of the following are optical storage devices?

• CD/DVD

• HDD

• SSD

• USB Flash Drive

Which of the following has the ability to store user data even if the power to the computer is turned off?

• Hard Drive

• RAM

• Cache Memory

• BIOS