Quiz#3 - Q2 (Storage Devices)

Which of the following is an example of primary memory?

• Hard Drive

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• USB Drive

• DVD

What is the main purpose of primary memory?

• To store large amounts of data permanently

• To store data temporarily for quick access by the CPU

• To archive old files

• To perform data backups

Which of the following is typically found in secondary memory?

• CPU cache

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• RAM

• Register

Which of the following is a characteristic of volatile memory?

• Retains data when power is turned off

• Loses data when power is turned off

• Stores data permanently

• Is used for backups

What type of memory is typically non-volatile?

• RAM

• Cache memory

• ROM (Read-Only Memory)

• Register

Which type of memory retains its data even after the computer is powered off?

• RAM

• Cache memory

• Hard Disk Drive

• Register

Which of these would you classify as fixed storage in a computer?

• External hard drive

• Network drive

• Built-in SSD

• Optical disk

Which of these storage devices would typically be considered removable?

• External hard drive

• Network drive

• Built-in SSD

• Optical disk

Which of these storage devices would typically be considered removable?

• External hard drive

• Network drive

• Built-in SSD

• Optical disk

Which of the following is an example of an optical storage device?

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Blu-ray Disc

• Solid-State Drive (SSD)

• USB Flash Drive