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Plotters and Storage Devices Quiz

Quiz by Frank Williams

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  • Q1
    What is the main function of primary storage in a computer?
    Store data permanently
    Store data and instructions currently being used
    Provide power to the CPU
    Connect to external devices
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is an example of primary storage?
    RAM (Random Access Memory)
    Hard Drive
    USB Flash Drive
    CD
    30s
  • Q3
    Which characteristic of RAM makes it different from ROM?
    RAM can hold firmware
    RAM is slower than ROM
    RAM is volatile
    RAM is non-volatile
    30s
  • Q4
    What type of storage is used to store firmware?
    ROM (Read Only Memory)
    Hard Drive
    RAM
    Flash Memory
    30s
  • Q5
    What does PROM stand for?
    Permanent Read Only Memory
    Programmable Read Only Memory
    Primary Random Access Memory
    Programmable Random Access Memory
    30s
  • Q6
    Which type of primary storage can be erased using ultraviolet (UV) light?
    PROM
    EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory)
    RAM
    FLASH
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a key characteristic of hybrid memory?
    It is only used for temporary storage
    It retains data when power is off
    It is more expensive than RAM
    Data can be read and written as desired
    30s
  • Q8
    What happens to RAM when a computer is shut down?
    It retains its data temporarily
    It loses its contents
    It transfers data to ROM
    It saves all data to the hard drive
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of secondary storage in a computer?
    Store firmware required for booting
    Provide fast access to active data
    Store data and programs permanently when not in use
    Serve as temporary workspace for tasks
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is NOT a type of primary storage?
    ROM
    RAM
    EPROM
    Hard Drive
    30s
  • Q11
    What is a plotter primarily used for?
    Playing music
    Architectural drawings
    Storing data
    Displaying images
    30s
  • Q12
    What distinguishes a drum plotter from other types?
    It is used for audio recording
    The paper rolls over a cylinder (drum)
    It uses colored markers only
    The pens move to draw the image
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following is a common audio device?
    Monitor
    Printer
    Scanner
    Microphone
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the main function of a sound card in a computer?
    Connect to the internet
    Play sound (output)
    Capture video
    Store images
    30s
  • Q15
    What is one advantage of a drum plotter?
    It is portable
    It is less expensive than other plotters
    It uses only inkjet technology
    It can produce very large drawings
    30s

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