Storage Devices Quiz

Define what is meant by 'secondary storage'.

• Temporary storage used for quick access

• Storage used to permanently hold data

• Storage used only for system files

• Storage used for internet data

Identify the three common types of storage Nina can choose from.

• Hard Disk Drive, Solid State Drive, USB Flash Drive

• RAM, CPU, GPU

• Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse

• Printer, Scanner, Projector

State four characteristics of secondary storage devices that Nina should consider when choosing a device.

• Speed, Capacity, Portability, Cost

• Color, Size, Brand, Warranty

• Weight, Shape, Material, Design

• Resolution, Brightness, Contrast, Aspect Ratio

What happens to the contents of RAM when the Sat Nav is turned off?

• They are saved permanently

• They are lost

• They are transferred to ROM

• They are compressed

Which of the following is an example of a device containing an embedded system?

• Desktop computer

• Washing machine

• Typewriter

• Whiteboard

The sample rate is increased on the computer when recording the guitar. Give two effects this will have on the recording.

• The recording will have higher quality and larger file size.

• The recording will have lower quality and smaller file size.

• The recording will have higher quality and smaller file size.

• The recording will have lower quality and larger file size.

What is the ASCII code for the character J in denary?

• 65

• 74

• 80

• 90

Identify one other character set besides ASCII.

• UTF-8

• JPEG

• MP3

• PDF

What is the most appropriate type of storage device for storing videos on a computer?

• SSD (Solid State Drive)

• Floppy Disk

• CD-ROM

• USB Flash Drive

What is measured by the frequency and pitch of a sound wave?

• The sound wave characteristics

• The bit depth

• The sample rate

• The pixel count