Storage Devices (Grade 11 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Quizzes
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How many GB of storage does a 1 TB external hard drive provide?
How many GB of storage does a 1 TB external hard drive provide?
1,024 GB
Which component can directly access primary storage?
Which component can directly access primary storage?
The CPU
What happens to data in primary storage when the computer is switched off?
What happens to data in primary storage when the computer is switched off?
It is cleared and lost
Which two types are the most common forms of primary storage?
Which two types are the most common forms of primary storage?
RAM and ROM
What is a key characteristic of secondary storage devices?
What is a key characteristic of secondary storage devices?
They preserve data during power failures
How does memory compare to storage in terms of speed and cost?
How does memory compare to storage in terms of speed and cost?
Faster but more expensive per GB
What is the main advantage of SSDs for backup purposes?
What is the main advantage of SSDs for backup purposes?
They contain no moving parts
Why does cloud storage offer good protection for your data?
Why does cloud storage offer good protection for your data?
Data is saved to remote servers
What is the key difference between backup and archiving?
What is the key difference between backup and archiving?
Backup is for active data; archiving is for inactive data
What storage capacity can magnetic tape offer for archiving?
What storage capacity can magnetic tape offer for archiving?
Up to 180 TB