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1.

Temporary, or volatil, storage is also known as ?
- A.
  
  ROM
- B.
  
  RAM
- C.
  
  Megs
- D.
  
  Disks
Correct Answer
B. RAM
2.

Data that is stored in RAM?
- A.
  
  Is there until it is replaced
- B.
  
  Is only there while the poweer is on
- C.
  
  Remains only a few minutes after the power is turned off
- D.
  
  Is permanent and only lost in a power failure
Correct Answer
B. Is only there while the poweer is on
3.

Secondary storage______________________, which means it keeps its data after the power is turned off?
- A.
  
  Volatile
- B.
  
  Sequential
- C.
  
  Direct
- D.
  
  Nonvolatile
Correct Answer
A. Volatile
4.

The wedge shaped areas on a diskette are called______________
- A.
  
  Tracks
- B.
  
  Sectors
- C.
  
  Cartridges
- D.
  
  Cylinders
Correct Answer
B. Sectors
5.

A CD-R disk?
- A.
  
  Can be erased and rewritten
- B.
  
  Has more storage capacity than a CD-ROM
- C.
  
  Holds less data than a floppy disk
- D.
  
  Can be written only once
Correct Answer
D. Can be written only once
6.

DVD stands for?
- A.
  
  Digital video data
- B.
  
  Digital versatile disc
- C.
  
  Direct video
- D.
  
  Direct versatile disc
Correct Answer
B. Digital versatile disc
7.

(i)List the different types of memory storage devices? (ii)State ONE advantage and one disadvantage of RAM
8.

Why do educators choose to use CD ROMs as their storage media over FLOPPY diskettes.
9.

What is meant by"READ ONLY" and "REWRITABLE" memory?
10.

Define PROM, EPROM and EEPROM?

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Storage Device Quiz

Temporary, or volatil, storage is also known as ?

Data that is stored in RAM?

Secondary storage______________________, which means it keeps its data after the power is turned off?

The wedge shaped areas on a diskette are called______________

A CD-R disk?

DVD stands for?

(i)List the different types of memory storage devices? (ii)State ONE advantage and one disadvantage of RAM

Why do educators choose to use CD ROMs as their storage media over FLOPPY diskettes.

What is meant by"READ ONLY" and "REWRITABLE" memory?

Define PROM, EPROM and EEPROM?