Understanding Secondary Storage

What is the primary function of a drive in secondary storage?

• To delete data

• To store data permanently

• To read and write data from the media

• To process data

Which optical media type is known for having the highest storage capacity?

• CD-R

• CD-RW

• DVD-R

• Blu-ray

How do optical drives read data from the media?

• By chemical reactions

• By using magnetic fields

• By shining a laser and processing reflections

• By electrical signals

What is a significant disadvantage of magnetic tapes compared to other storage options?

• They are slow due to sequential access

• They are very expensive

• They have low storage capacity

• They are not portable

What is a key advantage of solid-state drives over magnetic hard disks?

• Longer lifespan

• Faster data access

• Lower cost

• Higher storage capacity

What causes the limited lifespan of solid-state drives?

• Mechanical wear and tear

• Chemical degradation

• Oxide layer deterioration

• Magnetic field loss

For a helmet-mounted camera, which storage type is most suitable?

• Magnetic tape

• Solid-state drive

• Cloud storage

• Optical media

What is the primary consideration for choosing storage for a desktop computer in an office?

• Durability

• High storage capacity

• Portability

• Noise level

Why might optical media be a good choice for distributing video games?

• Durability

• High speed

• Low cost and portability

• Unlimited storage

Which storage type is recommended for a portable music player?

• Solid-state storage

• Optical media

• Magnetic tape

• Magnetic hard disk