13 Questions
Which type of optical storage has a capacity of 50 GB?
Blu-ray-ROM/R
What is the storage capacity range of a USB memory stick?
2 GB-2 TB
What is a key characteristic of a solid-state drive?
Very fast
Why is the DVD-RW easily scratched, damaged, or broken?
Very portable
What is a common use of a Blu-ray-RW?
Backups, archives
What is a downside of the USB memory stick for long-term storage?
Fast
What factors should a user consider when deciding on the type of secondary storage medium needed?
Cost, Capacity, Speed of access, Portability, Durability, Reliability
What is the typical use of a hard disk as a storage medium?
Long-term storage of programs and data
What is the capacity range of a hard disk as a storage medium?
500 GB-12 TB
What is the typical use of a CD-ROM/R as a storage medium?
Backups, archives, copies of data, distribution of programs and music
What is the capacity of a CD-ROM/R as a storage medium?
640 MB
What is the typical use of a CD-RW as a storage medium?
Copies of data, transferring files between computers
What is the capacity of a DVD-ROM/R as a storage medium?
4.7 GB
Test your knowledge about suitable devices and storage media for a given application. This quiz covers factors to consider when deciding on the type of secondary storage medium, such as cost, capacity, speed of access, portability, and durability.
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