15 Questions
What is the main difference in how external hard disks and removable hard disks are connected to a computer?
External hard disks connect to the computer using the USB port, while removable hard disks are inserted into computer bays
What is the function of a controller in a hard disk?
To receive instructions from the CPU
What is the purpose of high-level formatting of a hard disk after purchasing?
To make it ready for the operating system to store and retrieve data
How are sectors grouped for reading and writing purposes on a hard disk?
Sectors are grouped into clusters
What is the main difference between a memory card and a hard disk?
Memory cards are solid-state drives with no movable parts, while hard disks have movable parts
Which of the following is an example of a volatile storage medium?
Hard disk
What is the purpose of access time in a storage device?
To locate data in the storage medium
In terms of storage capacity, how does a hard disk compare to a USB flash drive?
Hard disk provides much greater storage capacity
What is the unit of measurement for access time?
Milliseconds
Which of the following is considered a permanent storage medium?
Magnetic strip card
What is the purpose of high-level formatting of a hard disk after purchasing?
To make it ready for the operating system to store and retrieve data from it
Which storage medium uses small magnetic particles to store data?
Hard disk
In a hard disk, what is the function of a cluster?
To hold data from only one file
What is the main difference between a memory card and a hard disk?
Memory cards have faster access and transfer rates compared to hard disks
What is the role of a controller in a hard disk?
To read instructions from the CPU
Test your knowledge of storage mediums in the field of informatics and communications with this quiz based on Chapter 5 of Arab International University's Faculty of Informatics and Communications course for the 2022-2023 academic year taught by Dr. Maher Ellawy.
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