Storage Devices MCQs with Answers

Which type of storage device holder can accommodate multiple storage devices in a computer system?

• A.Single Bay Holder
• B.Multi Bay Holder
• C.External Enclosure
• D.Drive Caddy

A computer has a main memory size of 960 Kbytes. How many bytes are present in this memory?

• A.983040
• B.960000
• C.1003520
• D.1048576

Past Paper MCQ

What is the storage capacity of a standard 3.5-inch floppy disk?

• A.1.2 MB
• B.720 KB
• C.2.88 MB
• D.1.44 MB

What is the volatility characteristic of secondary memory?

• A.Volatile
• B.Non-volatile
• C.Semi-volatile
• D.Depends on the device

What is the standard diameter of a compact disc (CD) in inches?

• A.6.00
• B.5.25
• C.3.50
• D.4.75

What is the term for a letter followed by a colon (:) used to name storage locations in a computer?

• A.Directory
• B.Drive
• C.Path
• D.Folder

Which specific feature is used to classify a CD-ROM in a personal computer?

• A.Storage Capacity
• B.Data Transfer Rate
• C.Physical Size
• D.Rotational Speed

Which type of RAM needs periodic refreshing to retain its data?

• A.Static RAM
• B.Dynamic RAM
• C.Flash RAM
• D.Cache RAM

Which storage device provides the fastest data access speed?

• A.Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• B.Solid State Drive (SSD)
• C.Optical Disc (CD/DVD)
• D.USB Flash Drive

How is data recorded on magnetic tape?

• A.As optical color patterns
• B.As laser-burned pits and lands
• C.As electrically charged capacitors
• D.As tiny visible magnetized and non-magnetized spots