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Y9: Secondary Storage: AFL Advanced

Quiz by Teran Subasinghe

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is a common use of secondary storage?
    Storing large amounts of data permanently
    Displaying images and videos
    Executing software applications
    Processing data at high speeds
    30s
  • Q2
    Which technology is commonly used in external hard drives?
    Magnetic storage
    Flash memory
    Solid-state drives
    Optical discs
    30s
  • Q3
    What is one advantage of using SSDs (Solid State Drives) over HDDs (Hard Disk Drives)?
    Faster data access speeds
    Lower cost
    Higher storage capacity
    More durable physical structure
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the primary purpose of a USB flash drive?
    To transfer data between devices
    To increase computer processing speed
    To provide internet connectivity
    To display images on screens
    30s
  • Q5
    Which type of secondary storage is most commonly used for media such as movies and music?
    Magnetic tapes
    Flash drives
    Optical discs
    Hard disk drives
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is a characteristic of magnetic tape storage?
    It is primarily used for temporary storage
    It allows for quick data access
    It is more expensive than SSDs
    It is suitable for archiving large amounts of data
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a key benefit of cloud storage as a type of secondary storage?
    Accessibility from anywhere with an internet connection
    No need for data backup
    Faster than local storage devices
    Unlimited physical capacity
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following secondary storage devices is most likely to be used for backup purposes?
    Network router
    External hard drive
    Printer
    Monitor
    30s
  • Q9
    In which scenario would you primarily use a solid-state drive (SSD) over a traditional hard disk drive (HDD)?
    For gaming or high-performance applications
    For storing large backups
    For everyday document editing
    For media playback
    30s
  • Q10
    Which storage medium is best suited for transporting large volumes of data securely?
    Optical disc
    Encrypted USB flash drive
    Cloud storage
    Internal hard drive
    30s
  • Q11
    Which secondary storage technology is known for its high durability and resistance to physical shock?
    Optical Disc
    Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
    Solid State Drive (SSD)
    Magnetic Tape
    30s
  • Q12
    What type of secondary storage uses magnetic platters to store data?
    Optical Disc
    USB Flash Drive
    Solid State Drive (SSD)
    Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
    30s
  • Q13
    Which type of secondary storage is known for having a relatively low durability due to the risk of scratching?
    Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
    Solid State Drive (SSD)
    Optical Disc
    Magnetic Tape
    30s
  • Q14
    Which secondary storage technology is often used for data backup due to its high capacity and low cost per gigabyte?
    Flash Memory
    Magnetic Tape
    Solid State Drive (SSD)
    Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
    30s
  • Q15
    What is a major advantage of Solid State Drives (SSDs) over Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)?
    Faster data access speed
    Higher storage capacity
    Longer lifespan with moving parts
    Lower cost per gigabyte
    30s

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