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Main memory and Secondary Storage

Quiz by GCSE Computer Science Teacher 3

GCSE (AQA)
Computer Science
English National Curriculum

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  • Q1
    Secondary storage is?
    Extremely large
    Volatile
    Portable
    non-volatile
    45s
    3.4.4.b
  • Q2
    RAM stands for?
    Random Access Memories
    Random acquiring memory
    Read Access Memory
    Random Access Memory
    45s
    3.4.4.b
  • Q3
    Hard disk drives and solid state drives are examples of _______ storage?
    Secondary
    Primary
    Portable
    Main
    45s
    3.4.4.b
  • Q4
    Magnetic disks have?
    Mechanical parts move over the disks surface to read and write data magnetically
    Stationery disks that are read using electric currents
    Magnetic parts that attach on the disk to help read them magnetically
    Static parts that are read using lasers
    45s
    3.4.4.b
  • Q5
    Solid State: Data is recorded onto solid memory chips without any moving parts
    True
    False
    45s
    3.4.4.b
  • Q6
    What is optical storage methods?
    A method which uses electrical currents to read and write data
    Disk that use light to read and write to them
    Embedded storage that all computers have
    Storage that uses magnetic storage
    45s
    3.4.4.b
  • Q7
    What is cloud storage?
    Cloud storage refers to saving data in an off-site storage system maintained by a third party
    Storing things on the cloud which does not require a physical server
    Cloud storage refers to saving data in an on-site storage system maintained internally
    Storage things on your phone but being able to access them from your computer
    45s
    3.4.4.b
  • Q8
    Which of the examples aren't used as cloud storage?
    SanDisk USB Flash Drive
    One Drive
    iCloud
    Google Drive
    45s
    3.4.4.b
  • Q9
    What is one disadvantage of using Magnetic disks?
    They are expensive compared to solid state drives
    They aren't compatible with some applications
    They can break easily due to the moving parts
    They have limited capcaity
    45s
    3.4.4.b
  • Q10
    What is one disadvantage of Solid State Drives?
    They have low capacities
    They have slow read and write speeds
    They have poor durability
    They are more expensive
    45s
    3.4.4.b
  • Q11
    Which one of the following is an advantage of optical media storage methods?
    They have high storage
    They have fast write speeds
    They are portable
    They are durable
    45s
    3.4.4.b
  • Q12
    What is one advantage of cloud storage?
    You can access anyone's files
    You can use it without the internet
    It is risk free
    It is accessible from anywhere in the world
    45s
    3.4.4.b
  • Q13
    What is one disadvantage of Cloud storage?
    It requires an internet connection in order to access your data
    It is expensive to set up and maintain
    It uses too much memory on your device
    It has limited capacity
    45s
    3.4.4.b
  • Q14
    How does flash memory work?
    A laser read over a readable area on the flash memory
    An electric current is used to shock the flash into working
    A large electric current used to force electrons through a barrier and trap them on the other side
    A moving disk is read using mechanical arms
    45s
    3.4.4.b

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