32 Questions
Which of the following is an example of a volatile storage medium?
RAM
What is the purpose of saving data on permanent storage media?
To prevent data loss when power is turned off
Which storage medium provides much greater storage capacity than a USB flash drive?
Hard disk
What is the purpose of access time for a storage device?
Locating data in the storage medium
How is the transfer rate measured?
Bits per second
In what type of storage can users also store their data and information on the cloud?
Cloud storage
How are external hard disks usually connected to a computer?
Via the USB port
What is the function of a controller in a hard disk?
Receiving instructions from the CPU
What is the smallest unit of disk space that stores data and information?
Cluster
How are memory cards different from hard disks?
Memory cards have no movable parts, while hard disks do
What is the role of a read/write head in a hard disk?
Magnetizing small particles on the platter
What is the function of a low-level format in hard disks at manufacturing?
Dividing the disk into tracks and sectors
What are memory cards used in, apart from smart phones?
Cameras
What is the capacity range of memory cards?
512 Megabytes to 128 Gigabytes
How does a hard disk prepare for the operating system to store and retrieve data after it is purchased?
High-level formatting
What is the key difference between memory cards and hard disks in terms of energy consumption?
Memory cards consume less energy than hard disks do.
RAM is a non-volatile storage medium.
False
Access time is measured in milliseconds.
True
Hard disks are typically enclosed in an airtight, sealed case.
True
The average hard disk can hold less than 320 billion characters.
False
The transfer rate is measured in bytes per second.
False
Memory cards are not an example of storage media.
False
External hard disks can be connected to the computer using the USB port.
True
Removable hard disks can be connected to the computer by inserting them into computer bays.
True
A hard disk contains a number of aluminum platters that use small magnetic particles to store data on both sides of the disk.
True
A controller is responsible for receiving instructions from the CPU.
True
A cluster consists of two to eight sectors and is the smallest unit of disk space that stores data and information.
True
Hard disks are formatted at a low level at manufacturing and are divided into tracks and sectors.
True
Memory cards are solid-state drives (SSD) with no movable parts and have faster access and transfer rates than hard disks.
True
Memory cards have a capacity range between 512 Megabytes and 128 Gigabytes.
True
Memory cards are used in smart phones, cameras, and many other devices.
True
The smallest unit of disk space that stores data and information is a sector.
True
Test your knowledge of storage mediums in computer science with this quiz focused on RAM, flash drives, hard disks, optical discs, memory cards, magnetic strip cards, and smart cards. Explore different types of storage media and their characteristics.
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