What is the purpose of primary storage in a computer system?
- Long-term data storage
- Temporary storage for active programs and data
- External storage for backup
- Network-based storage solutions
How many bytes are in a kilobyte (KB)?
What is the denary value of the hexadecimal number "1F"?
What is the result of shifting the binary number 1010 two places to the right?
How many bits are in a byte?
What is the primary function of secondary storage in a computer system?
- Temporary storage for active programs and data
- Long-term storage for files and applications
- High-speed storage for frequently accessed data
- Network-based storage solutions
What is the purpose of hexadecimal (base-16) notation in representing data?
- Efficient representation of binary values
- Storing data on external drives
- Measuring data transfer speed
- Grouping bytes for faster processing
Which of the following is the largest unit of data?
- Kilobyte
- Megabyte
- Terabyte
- Gigabyte
How many bits are needed to represent 16 different values?
Which secondary storage device provides the fastest data access times but is generally more expensive than other options?
- External hard disk drive
- USB flash drive
- Optical disc
- Solid state disk
