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4 Storage Devices Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Storage Devices, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: SSD flash memory has unlimited write endurance, so an SSD controller does not need to manage wear.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Written response
1 point

Which protocol do SATA SSDs commonly use?

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

A stores data on rotating magnetic platters and uses moving read/write heads, while a uses flash memory and has no moving parts.

04
Choose one
1 point

A team wants to distribute some media on removable discs. Which storage option fits this use, provided the computers have compatible hardware?

  1. A

    Choose an internal HDD because optical discs do not need a drive.

  2. B

    Use an optical disc for removable media distribution, after confirming there is a compatible optical drive.

  3. C

    Choose an M.2 SSD because all M.2 modules read optical discs.

  4. D

    Use a USB flash drive because it is required to read optical discs.

05
Fill in the blank
1 point

When installing a 2.5-inch SATA drive internally, connect a from the drive to the motherboard and connect from the power supply.

06
Written response
1 point

Which partition style is generally appropriate for modern Windows systems, particularly when a drive is larger than 2 TB?

07
True or false
1 point

True or false: If a drive that previously held needed files suddenly appears as “Not initialized,” you should avoid initializing or formatting it until you have investigated and protected the data.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

08
Choose one
1 point

A drive is detected but performs unusually slowly. What is the best troubleshooting approach?

  1. A

    Format the drive immediately, since formatting increases its speed.

  2. B

    Replace the drive immediately, without checking its connection or system conditions.

  3. C

    Check its connection, system load, free space, and cooling, then compare its performance with its expected use.

  4. D

    Judge it only by its advertised peak sequential speed.

09
Choose one
1 point

An M.2 NVMe SSD physically fits a motherboard socket but is not detected. The manual says the socket supports SATA drives only. What best explains the problem?

  1. A

    The NVMe drive must work because any M.2 module fits any M.2 socket.

  2. B

    The drive can work only if the computer has an optical drive.

  3. C

    The socket may support SATA only, so an NVMe drive may not work despite fitting physically.

  4. D

    The drive must be an HDD because M.2 is a magnetic storage protocol.

10
Choose all
1 point

A user is selecting a replacement drive. Which checks are useful before buying? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Estimate the capacity needed for current files and room for growth.

  2. B

    Confirm the physical fit, such as the supported bay or module length.

  3. C

    Choose the drive with the highest advertised speed without checking the computer.

  4. D

    Verify that the computer supports the drive’s interface and protocol.

11
Choose one
1 point

A user plans to connect an external USB drive to a computer. Which compatibility check is most complete?

  1. A

    Check only the drive’s advertised capacity.

  2. B

    Check the USB port generation, cable, enclosure compatibility, and the drive’s power requirements.

  3. C

    Use any cable because USB devices do not depend on cable or enclosure compatibility.

  4. D

    Initialize the drive before checking whether the computer can supply its power needs.

12
Choose all
1 point

A new, empty data drive is detected in Windows but is not yet usable. Which actions are appropriate to prepare it? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Confirm that it is the correct, new, empty data drive before making changes.

  2. B

    Format any disk that appears in Disk Management, even if it previously held needed files.

  3. C

    Bring the new drive online if needed and initialize it.

  4. D

    Create a volume and format the new, empty drive for use.

13
Open ended
1 point

A drive appears intermittently and some files are corrupted. Describe a safe troubleshooting plan, including how to protect the data and what signs could indicate drive failure.

14
Choose one
1 point

A desktop needs inexpensive storage for a large video archive. Which drive choice best matches the goal, and what should be checked before buying?

  1. A

    A high-capacity SSD, because SSDs are always the lowest-cost choice for large archives

  2. B

    A high-capacity HDD, after checking for a suitable bay, SATA port, and power connector

  3. C

    An optical disc, because it provides the fastest access to large collections of video files

  4. D

    A USB flash drive, because removable storage is a reliable replacement for a backup system

15
Written response
1 point

What term describes a drive's physical size and shape, such as 2.5-inch or M.2?

16
True or false
1 point

True or false: If an M.2 drive physically fits a motherboard socket, it is guaranteed to use a supported interface and work in that system.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

17
Choose one
1 point

When selecting a 2.5-inch internal SATA drive, which set of requirements should you verify?

  1. A

    A compatible M.2 socket and a PCIe heatsink

  2. B

    A suitable drive bay, an available motherboard SATA data port, and a power-supply connector

  3. C

    A SAS controller and a USB cable

  4. D

    An optical drive bay and a motherboard PCIe slot

18
Written response
1 point

What term describes how a computer sends commands to a storage drive?

19
Choose one
1 point

A laptop needs faster application loading, and its manual identifies a PCIe/NVMe M.2 socket. What should you verify before selecting an SSD for that socket?

  1. A

    Check the motherboard manual for supported interfaces and module lengths before choosing the SSD

  2. B

    Choose any M.2 NVMe SSD because all M.2 sockets support NVMe

  3. C

    Choose a SATA SSD because all M.2 sockets support SATA

  4. D

    Select the drive with the highest advertised speed; physical fit confirms compatibility

20
Choose one
1 point

In Windows, you have confirmed that a newly added data drive is empty and is the correct disk. It appears in Disk Management but has not been set up. What is the appropriate next sequence?

  1. A

    Format it immediately without checking whether it is the correct disk

  2. B

    Create a volume first, then initialize only if the drive still does not appear

  3. C

    Use MBR in every case because GPT cannot support large volumes

  4. D

    Confirm it is the correct, empty drive; then bring it online if needed, initialize it, create a volume, and format it