Computer Storage Devices.

Primary 3  Lesson Notes

CLASS: Primary 3

SUBJECT: Computer Study

TOPIC: Storage Devices.

What are storage devices?

Storage devices are devices used to keep or store things until they are needed.

We have the general storage device and the computer storage device.

General Storage Device:
They are used to store things like food, water, books etc. Examples are bag, bottle, sack, flask, cupboard etc.

Computer Storage Device:
They are devices used in keeping work or data until they are needed.

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Evaluation

1. The general storage device is used to store things like __________.
a) computer files
b) food and water
c) software programs

2. Examples of general storage devices include __________.
a) keyboard and mouse
b) bag and flask
c) monitor and printer

3. Computer storage devices are used to store __________.
a) personal belongings
b) work or data
c) clothes and shoes

4. A common computer storage device is the __________.
a) refrigerator
b) hard drive
c) table and chair

5. The computer storage device helps to keep __________ until they are needed.
a) books and pencils
b) software programs
c) furniture and appliances

6. An example of a computer storage device is a __________.
a) pen and paper
b) flash drive
c) television and radio

7. The general storage device is used to store __________.
a) computer accessories
b) personal items
c) software applications

8. One of the examples of a general storage device is a __________.
a) cupboard
b) printer
c) modem and router

9. Computer storage devices are specifically designed to store __________.
a) electronic devices
b) work or data
c) kitchen utensils

10. A commonly used computer storage device is a __________.
a) backpack
b) CD-ROM
c) dining table and chairs

11. The computer storage device helps to preserve __________ until they are needed.
a) digital photos
b) toys and games
c) bathroom supplies

12. An example of a computer storage device is a __________.
a) pencil case
b) external hard drive
c) bed and mattress

13. The general storage device is used to keep __________.
a) computer software
b) personal belongings
c) office supplies

14. One of the examples of a general storage device is a __________.
a) monitor
b) suitcase
c) calculator and ruler

15. Computer storage devices are essential for storing __________.
a) computer viruses
b) work or data
c) musical instruments

[mediator_tech]

Types of Computer Storage Devices

There are two types of computer Storage devices, they are:

a.) Internal Storage Devices:
These are devices that are inside the system unit. They are:
1.) Hard Disk
2.) Memory

b.) External Storage Devices:
These are devices that can be removed from the computer after using it. They are:
1.) Flash Disk
2.) Compact Disk (CD)
3.) Floppy Disk or Diskette
4.) Zip Disk
5.) Digital Versatile Disk (DVD).

Questions:
1.) Mention two computer storage devices that can be removed after usage.

2.) There are ________ types of computer storage device.

3.) Mention two examples of general storage device.

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Evaluation

1. The two types of computer storage devices are _______ and _______.
a) Internal storage devices, external storage devices
b) Flash disks, compact disks
c) Hard disks, memory cards

2. Internal storage devices are located _______.
a) Inside the system unit
b) Outside the computer
c) On the monitor

3. Which device is used for long-term storage of data?
a) Hard disk
b) Flash disk
c) Memory card

4. _______ is an example of an external storage device.
a) Compact disk
b) Memory
c) Hard disk

5. A floppy disk or diskette is an example of a(n) _______ storage device.
a) Internal
b) External
c) Optical

6. The main storage device in most computers is the _______.
a) Flash disk
b) Hard disk
c) DVD

7. Which storage device is highly portable and uses flash memory?
a) Memory card
b) Zip disk
c) USB flash drive

8. Optical discs are used for storing _______.
a) Audio and video files
b) System software
c) Temporary data

9. Which type of storage device provides faster data access and better performance?
a) Hard disk
b) Solid-state drive
c) Floppy disk

10. _______ is an example of a digital versatile disk.
a) Zip disk
b) DVD
c) Compact disk

11. Which storage device is typically used in cameras and smartphones?
a) Hard disk
b) Memory card
c) Floppy disk

12. Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a _______ storage device.
a) Internal
b) External
c) Cloud-based

13. Cloud storage is a type of _______.
a) Internal storage
b) External storage
c) Virtual storage

14. The acronym SSD stands for _______.
a) Super Storage Drive
b) Solid-State Drive
c) System Storage Device

15. Which storage device is used for temporary storage of data actively being used by the CPU?
a) Hard disk
b) RAM
c) Flash disk