Storage Devices Quiz

What is the primary function of storage devices?

• To process data

• To store data in bulk

• To transmit data

• To secure data

Which of the following is a primary storage device?

• Hard Disk

• Floppy Disk

• RAM

• USB

What happens to the data stored in RAM when the computer is turned off?

• It is saved permanently

• It is transferred to the cloud

• It is deleted

• It is transferred to the hard drive

What type of memory is ROM (Read-Only Memory)?

• Volatile memory

• Non-volatile memory

• Temporary memory

• Both volatile and non-volatile memory

Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

• RAM

• ROM

• Magnetic Tape

• Cache Memory

What is a significant disadvantage of a floppy disk?

• High storage capacity

• Fast access time

• Easy to be damaged

• Cannot be used on personal computers

Which storage device stores data using magnetism on a spinning disk?

• USB Flash Drive

• Optical Disk

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• ROM

How does optical storage work?

• By reorganizing magnetic nanoparticles

• By using laser light to read and write data

• By using electrical signals

• By compressing data

What is the typical capacity range of modern Hard Disk Drives (HDD)?

• 1.44MB to 10MB

• 128GB to 16TB

• 50GB to 100GB

• 80GB to 512GB

Which of the following storage devices was invented in 1971 and has since been largely replaced by USB drives?

• Optical Disk

• Floppy Disk

• Hard Disk

• Cloud Storage