Data Storage Quiz
Test your knowledge on data storage concepts and best practices.
Which of the following is an example of non-volatile storage?
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RAM
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
CPU Cache
Registers
What is the primary advantage of using SSDs over HDDs?
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Lower cost per GB
Faster data access speeds
Higher storage capacity
Larger physical size
Select all types of cloud storage services.
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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Backup as a Service (BaaS)
Rate your familiarity with RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technologies.
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1
2
3
4
5
Which file system is commonly used in Windows operating systems?
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NTFS
EXT4
HFS+
APFS
In your own words, explain the difference between local storage and cloud storage.
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Which of the following are considered removable storage devices?
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USB Flash Drive
External Hard Drive
RAM
SD Card
What is the main risk of data storage without regular backups?
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Increased storage speed
Data loss
Lower power consumption
Smaller file sizes
Match the storage type to its typical use case.
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Rows
Typical Use Case
RAM
Primary system memory
Long-term data storage
Portable file transfer
Data backup
HDD
Primary system memory
Long-term data storage
Portable file transfer
Data backup
USB Flash Drive
Primary system memory
Long-term data storage
Portable file transfer
Data backup
Tape Drive
Primary system memory
Long-term data storage
Portable file transfer
Data backup
What is the maximum file size supported by the FAT32 file system?
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2 GB
4 GB
8 GB
16 GB
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