ITC2013: Chapter 5-Storage Device

What is the main purpose of a storage device?

• To encrypt data

• To process data

• To store data

• To display data

Which storage device uses magnetic coating on a thin plastic strip to record data?

• Diskette

• Hard Disk

• Optic Disc

• Magnetic Tape

What is the main advantage of magnetic tape storage?

• High cost

• Long-term data preservation

• Low storage capacity

• Fast data retrieval times

Which storage device is commonly used for transferring small files and booting operating systems?

• Diskette

• USB Drive

• Cloud Storage

• Hard Disk

What is the main disadvantage of diskette storage?

• Low cost

• Limited storage capacity

• High durability

• Resistance to physical shock

Which storage device is the most common type for personal computers?

• Magnetic Tape

• Optic Disc

• USB Drive

• Hard Disk

What is the main characteristic of SSD storage that makes it faster than HDD?

• Higher cost per GB

• Random access

• Limited write cycles

• Moving parts

Which storage device uses flash memory chips to store data?

• Magnetic Tape

• USB Drive

• Diskette

• Optic Disc

What is the main advantage of cloud storage?

• Dependent on internet connectivity

• High cost

• Limited storage capacity

• Automatic backups

Which storage device is known for being small, lightweight, and easy to carry?

• Magnetic Tape

• USB Drive

• Network Attached Storage

• Optical Disk