16 Questions
What does volatility refer to in the context of storage devices?
The ability of a storage device to retain data for future use
Which statement about random access is correct?
Data can be retrieved in any order without the need to search through other data
Which statement best describes logical file representation?
It refers to how computers access a document using its physical location
What technology is commonly used for data storage in SSDs?
Electrical circuitry
What is the primary purpose of external hard drives?
Internal backup purposes
Which statement accurately describes network storage?
It involves using a storage device directly connected to a computer
Which type of storage technology typically uses more power and has more moving parts compared to magnetic hard drives?
Hard disk drives (HDDs)
What is the primary purpose of external hard drives?
Backup purposes
Which file systems are commonly used in Windows operating systems?
FAT, FAT32, NTFS
What is the purpose of pits and lands on optical discs?
Representing 1s and 0s
Which storage media is not interchangeable across different formats?
Magnetic tape systems
What is the primary function of network storage?
Remote data access and sharing
Which type of optical disc is not rewritable?
CD-ROM
"Track, sector, cluster, and cylinder" are terms associated with which storage technology?
Hard disk drives (HDDs)
Which type of storage device is commonly used in smart cards?
Solid state drives (SSDs)
What is the main purpose of RAID 0 storage configuration?
Improved read/write performance
Test your knowledge of data storage concepts with this true/false quiz. From the physical location of data to the characteristics of storage devices, this quiz covers a range of topics related to data storage.
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