Hardware (Grade 10 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Quizzes
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What is the difference between storage media and a storage device?
What is the difference between storage media and a storage device?
Media is material; device is hardware
How many bits make up one byte?
How many bits make up one byte?
Eight bits
Which three factors are key when choosing storage devices?
Which three factors are key when choosing storage devices?
Capacity, speed, reliability
What is the maximum storage capacity of modern internal hard drives?
What is the maximum storage capacity of modern internal hard drives?
Up to 12 Tb
What is a key characteristic of solid-state drives (SSDs)?
What is a key characteristic of solid-state drives (SSDs)?
They contain no moving parts
What is the maximum storage capacity of SD cards?
What is the maximum storage capacity of SD cards?
Up to 512 Gb
What does non-volatile storage mean?
What does non-volatile storage mean?
Data remains saved when power is off
Which is a warning sign of hard drive failure?
Which is a warning sign of hard drive failure?
Strange clicking or grinding sounds
What are external storage devices called?
What are external storage devices called?
Peripherals
Which storage devices are most durable?
Which storage devices are most durable?
Solid-state devices with no moving parts