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a QUICK QUIZ on storage devices

1. Devices used to save data for later use are called___________.

A.     Play device

B.     Storage Device

C.     Output Device

D.     Input Device

2.      Storage Devices can be Primary and _______ also _______and external.

A.     Simple , Exotic

                B. Cache, Internal

                C. ROM, RAM

                D. Secondary, Internal

3. Primary Storage devices are found inside of the hardware.

A. True                                B. False

4. Secondary Storage are only external devices.

               A. True                                               B. False

5. Identify the Storage Devices

·        Printer

·        ExternalHard drive                          

·        ROM     

·        Monitor

·        FlashDrive

·        Keyboard

·        Cache   

·        FloppyDisk

·        RAM 

STORAGE DEVICES

What is a storage device? Secondary and Primary Storage Devices

A storage device refers to a computing hardware used to store information permanently or temporarily. The device can be external or internal to a computer, server, and other computing systems. Storage devices are also known as storage medias or storage medium. There are two types of storage device: secondary storage device and primary storage device.

Primary storage device

A primary storage device is quite smaller in size and it’s designed to capture or hold data for a temporary period. Most primary storage devices are found inside the computer, and they have the fastest access to data. Examples of Primary devices include Cache memory and RAM.

 

Secondary storage device

A secondary storage device has a larger storage capacity and can store data permanently. The device can be both external and internal to a computer and includes; compact disk, USB drive, hard disk, etc.

Computer Hardware

Computer hardware are the physical parts or components of a computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, computer data storage, graphic card,sound card and motherboard.