Secondary Storage

Question 1

What is secondary storage?

Answer 1

non-volatile storage that is used to store data permanently.

Question 2

True or False: Secondary storage is faster than primary storage.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Name one common type of secondary storage.

Answer 3

Hard disk drive (HDD)

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Secondary storage is typically used for __________.

Answer 4

long-term data storage

Question 5

What is the main advantage of secondary storage over primary storage?

Answer 5

Higher storage capacity and persistence of data.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a type of secondary storage? A) SSD B) RAM C) DVD

Answer 6

B) RAM

Question 7

True or False: Solid State Drives (SSDs) are a type of secondary storage.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What does SSD stand for?

Answer 8

Solid State Drive

Question 9

What is the primary use of optical discs in secondary storage?

Answer 9

To store data such as music, videos, and software.

Question 10

Name one advantage of using cloud storage as a form of secondary storage.

Answer 10

Accessibility from any device with internet connection.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: __________ is a type of secondary storage that uses magnetic tape.

Answer 11

Tape drive

Question 12

What is the primary drawback of using magnetic hard drives compared to SSDs?

Answer 12

Slower data access speeds.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is the largest in terms of storage capacity? A) Floppy Disk B) Blu-ray Disc C) External Hard Drive

Answer 13

C) External Hard Drive

Question 14

True or False: Secondary storage is volatile.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is the purpose of using a backup in secondary storage?

Answer 15

To protect data from loss or corruption.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: __________ storage is often used for archival purposes.

Answer 16

Magnetic tape

Question 17

What does the term ‘write speed’ refer to in secondary storage?

Answer 17

The speed at which data can be written to the storage medium.

Question 18

Which type of secondary storage is best for quick data retrieval?

Answer 18

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Question 19

True or False: USB flash drives are considered secondary storage.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What is the main function of a hard disk drive (HDD)?

Answer 20

To store large amounts of data magnetically.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is generally faster? A) HDD B) SSD C) Optical Disc

Answer 21

B) SSD

Question 22

What is the term for the process of transferring data from secondary storage to memory?

Answer 22

Loading

Question 23

Fill in the blank: Secondary storage devices can be either __________ or __________.

Answer 23

internal; external

Question 24

What is the lifespan of typical magnetic tape storage?

Answer 24

Up to 30 years or more if stored properly.

Question 25

True or False: Secondary storage is essential for running applications.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What type of secondary storage is best for portable use?

Answer 26

USB flash drive

Question 27

What is the primary challenge of using optical discs for storage?

Answer 27

Limited storage capacity compared to HDDs and SSDs.

Question 28

Multiple Choice: Which is a disadvantage of SSDs? A) Higher cost B) Slower speed C) Larger size

Answer 28

A) Higher cost

Question 29

Fill in the blank: __________ is a type of secondary storage that can be rewritten.

Answer 29

Flash memory

Question 30

What is the typical storage capacity of a standard DVD?

Answer 30

4.7 GB for single-layer, 8.5 GB for dual-layer.

Question 31

Which type of secondary storage is best suited for large data centers?

Answer 31

Hard disk drives (HDDs)

Question 32

True or False: Secondary storage can be used to extend the storage capacity of a computer.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

What is the function of a storage controller in secondary storage systems?

Answer 33

To manage data flow between the storage devices and the computer.

Question 34

What does the term 'latency' refer to in secondary storage?

Answer 34

The delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction.

Question 35

Fill in the blank: __________ drives are commonly used in enterprise environments for their reliability.

Answer 35

Enterprise-grade hard disk

Question 36

What is the typical read speed for a standard SSD?

Answer 36

500 MB/s to 550 MB/s.

Question 37

Multiple Choice: Which storage type is least affected by physical shock? A) HDD B) SSD C) Optical Disc

Answer 37

B) SSD

Question 38

True or False: Secondary storage can be both removable and non-removable.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

What is a common use case for using secondary storage in a business?

Answer 39

Data backup and recovery.

Question 40

What type of secondary storage is commonly used for gaming consoles?

Answer 40

Hard disk drives (HDDs) or SSDs.

Question 41

Fill in the blank: The __________ speed of a storage device can affect its overall performance.

Answer 41

read/write

Question 42

What is the primary characteristic of non-volatile storage?

Answer 42

It retains data even when powered off.

Question 43

Multiple Choice: Which device is used to read and write data on optical discs? A) Optical drive B) Tape drive C) Flash drive

Answer 43

A) Optical drive

Question 44

What is the typical lifespan of an SSD?

Answer 44

5 to 10 years, depending on usage and quality.

Question 45

True or False: Secondary storage is not necessary for modern computers.

Answer 45

False