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Quiz: Why Computers Need Secondary Storage

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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Building on what you've learned about memory and storage, let's test your understanding of why computers need secondary storage!

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What is the main purpose of secondary storage in a computer?

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Which of the following are characteristics of secondary storage? (Select all that apply)

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Secondary storage is needed because {{blank0}} memory is {{blank1}} and cannot hold data permanently.

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A file is 3MB in size. How much storage would be required to save 10 identical copies?

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Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?

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Which devices typically use secondary storage? (Select all that apply)

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Solid state drives (SSDs) are faster than hard disk drives (HDDs) because they do not have {{blank0}} parts.

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