Lesson 3.4

3.4 Storage of collected data Quiz: OCR IT, Unit 1

20 questions

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Lesson 3.4, Storage of collected data: 20 multiple choice questions for the OCR IT (J836), Unit 1: IT in the digital world, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. Which logical storage location keeps files on remote servers accessed via the internet?

    • Internal hard drive
    • ROM chip
    • Cloud storage
    • Local backup

  2. Which internal storage device typically holds a computer's operating system?

    • Cloud server
    • USB flash drive
    • Primary hard drive
    • Network printer

  3. Which external storage device uses flash memory chips and connects via USB for fast transfers?

    • Magnetic tape
    • Mainframe hub
    • Portable SSD
    • Punch card

  4. Which storage device connects to a local network to allow shared file access for multiple users?

    • NAS device
    • RAM module
    • Cache memory
    • Floppy disk

  5. Which pocket-sized storage device plugs directly into a USB port for portability?

    • NAS system
    • Server rack
    • USB flash drive
    • Internal HDD

  6. What is a key advantage of cloud storage for collected data?

    • Remote accessibility
    • Manual sync only
    • Zero internet needed
    • Infinite hardware life

  7. What is a major dependency when accessing data stored in the cloud?

    • High voltage
    • Internet connection
    • Dedicated keyboard
    • Local printer

  8. What is a primary physical vulnerability of small portable USB flash drives?

    • High power draw
    • Excessive weight
    • Easily lost
    • Slow processor

  9. Which storage setup is best for a school network needing shared files for 30 staff?

    • Single CD-ROM
    • NAS device
    • Smartwatch memory
    • Local floppy disk

  10. Which device is most suitable for physically transferring 1 TB of image files to a client?

    • External hard drive
    • RAM stick
    • Optical mouse
    • Barcode scanner

  11. Which storage solution best allows a student to access school files seamlessly at home?

    • Local BIOS
    • Cloud storage
    • Paper folder
    • Printer spooler

  12. Where should a backup copy of important data be kept to survive a computer failure?

    • Separate external device
    • Processor cache
    • Graphics memory
    • Same hard drive

  13. Why might a business choose a NAS device instead of public cloud storage?

    • No power required
    • Automatic printing
    • Local on-site control
    • Zero hardware cost

  14. What are two operational dependencies of a portable wireless storage drive?

    • Bluetooth and disk
    • Cables and mains
    • Mouse and keyboard
    • Battery and Wi-Fi

  15. Which of these is an example of a physical storage location?

    • Virtual volume
    • Cloud drive
    • Network folder
    • Internal hard drive

  16. Which device is a common example of an external storage device?

    • Motherboard ROM
    • CPU cache
    • RAM chip
    • USB flash drive

  17. What security measure is most essential when carrying unencrypted personal data on a portable storage device?

    • Cloud backup
    • Disk partitioning
    • Data encryption
    • Regular defragmentation

  18. Which type of storage is best for sharing files across different computers on the same office network?

    • USB memory stick
    • Network drive
    • Internal SSD
    • CD-ROM disc

  19. Which storage method keeps backup data securely off-site in a different building?

    • Internal backup drive
    • Cloud storage
    • Local hard disk
    • Attached USB drive

  20. Which device characteristic most determines its suitability for a specific context?

    • Box colour
    • Packaging style
    • Brand name
    • Portability

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