Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Flash Drive

What is a flash drive?

• A data storage device using flash memory

• A type of computer mouse

• A printer accessory

• A type of computer monitor

How do flash drives connect to a computer?

• Through a Wi-Fi connection

• Through a USB port

• Through a Bluetooth connection

• Through an Ethernet cable

What is the storage capacity of modern flash drives?

• Up to a gigabyte

• Up to a terabyte

• Up to a megabyte

• Up to a kilobyte

What can flash drives be used for?

• Transferring files between computers

• Playing video games

• Only for printing documents

• Cooking recipes storage

Which connector is commonly found on flash drives for laptops and smartphones?

• HDMI

• VGA

• Ethernet

• USB Type A

What should you be cautious of when connecting a flash drive to your computer?

• Nothing to be cautious about

• Malware on the flash drive

• The color of the flash drive

• The size of the flash drive

What is the purpose of mounting a flash drive on an operating system?

• To make it waterproof

• To access the data on the flash drive

• To establish a network connection

• To allow malware to infect the computer

Can most computers boot from flash drives?

• No, they cannot

• Yes, they can

• Only if they have a CD drive

• Only if they have a floppy disk drive

What is the benefit of having both USB Type A and Type C connectors on a flash drive?

• More versatility in connecting to different devices

• Better color options

• Faster data transfer speed

• No benefit

Where is it recommended to store a backup of important data on a flash drive?

• In the refrigerator

• In the garden

• In the trash can

• In a safe deposit box