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Storage Devices and Hard Drives

Quiz by Heather Schmidt

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33 questions
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  • Q1
    What is the function of the actuator on a mechanical hard drive?
    It moves the actuator arm, allowing for the read/write head to pass along the platter.
    It contains the data.
    It spins the platters.
    It holds the read/write heads.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the function of this part?
    Question Image
    It moves the actuator arm across the platters.
    It holds the read/write head.
    It holds the smallest unit of data.
    It spins the platters right round, like a record baby, right round.
    30s
  • Q3
    Which kind of hard drive has no moving parts?
    Mechanical
    Solid state drive
    Hybrid
    30s
  • Q4
    Which part of a hybrid hard drive typically is used for the OS installation location?
    USB
    Mechanical
    SSD
    30s
  • Q5
    Which formatting is done at the factory?
    low-level
    high-level
    quick
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the smallest unit of space on a hard drive called?
    cluster
    sector
    nibble
    byte
    30s
  • Q7
    How is the spindle speed measured?
    DPI
    GB/s
    RPM
    MHz
    30s
  • Q8
    What kind of cable do PATA devices use?
    15-pin power cable
    40-pin ribbon cable
    80-pin ribbon cable
    7-pin SATA cable
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when selecting a hard drive?
    Interface Standard
    Capacity
    Autodetection
    Spindle Speed
    30s
  • Q10
    ________ memory improves hard drive performance and can range from 2 MB to 64 MB.
    Buffer
    DRAM
    SATA
    L1
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the most common RPM?
    7,200 RPM
    10,000 RPM
    128 KB
    5,400
    30s
  • Q12
    The more buffer the _____________ the drive performance.
    better
    worse
    30s
  • Q13
    How many pins does an 80-conductor IDE cable have?
    15
    40
    40
    80
    30s
  • Q14
    If a SATA hard drive has both a molex and SATA power connection available, which should you use?
    Both
    Always Molex
    Always SATA
    Either one, depending which cable is available on the PSU
    30s
  • Q15
    What must you set on the hard drive in order to configure it as a primary or secondary drive?
    Header
    Autodetection
    Jumper
    UEFI/BIOS
    30s

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