Storage Media Devices

Which of the following is an example of a magnetic storage device?

• Blu-ray

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• USB Drive

• CD-ROM

What is the main disadvantage of magnetic tape drives?

• Expensive

• Slow access time

• Limited storage capacity

• Easily damaged by physical impact

Which type of optical disc is rewritable and can be written and erased multiple times?

• CD-ROM

• CD-R

• DVD-R

• DVD-RW

What is the primary advantage of using Solid-State Drives (SSDs) over Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)?

• Faster data transfer rate

• Larger storage capacity

• Lower cost

• Longer lifespan

Which of the following is a common use for Blu-ray discs?

• Music storage

• High-definition movies

• Backup storage for text documents

• Operating system installation

Which of the following storage devices is best for long-term data archiving?

• Solid-State Drive (SSD)

• External Hard Drive

• Magnetic Tape

• USB Flash Drive

What is the primary disadvantage of an SSD compared to an HDD?

• Slower speed

• Higher cost per GB

• Requires moving parts

• Limited compatibility

Which of the following optical storage media has the highest capacity?

• CD-R

• DVD-R

• • Blu-ray Disc

• DVD-RW

What does "random access" mean in storage devices?

• Data can be accessed directly from any location on the storage device

• Data is stored in a sequence and must be read in order

• Data is permanently erased once accessed

• Data access speed is unpredictable

Which of the following storage devices is most commonly used in modern laptops for speed and efficiency?

• HDD

• SSD

• Magnetic Tape

• CD-ROM