Storage Devices (Grade 12 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of storage devices in computers?
What is the primary purpose of storage devices in computers?
To store data safely and securely
Which factor determines how much information you can save on a storage device?
Which factor determines how much information you can save on a storage device?
Storage capacity
What technology do internal hard drives use to store data?
What technology do internal hard drives use to store data?
Spinning magnetic discs and read/write heads
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 terabytes
How are external hard drives typically connected to computers?
How are external hard drives typically connected to computers?
USB cable
What makes solid-state drives (SSDs) different from traditional hard drives?
What makes solid-state drives (SSDs) different from traditional hard drives?
They have no moving parts
Which advantage do SSDs have over traditional mechanical hard drives?
Which advantage do SSDs have over traditional mechanical hard drives?
Much faster performance
What is the typical storage capacity range for most flash drives today?
What is the typical storage capacity range for most flash drives today?
4 GB to 512 GB
How much data can a standard DVD typically store?
How much data can a standard DVD typically store?
4.7 GB
How much free cloud storage does Google Drive typically offer?
How much free cloud storage does Google Drive typically offer?
15 GB