Input, Output & Storage Devices in Computers

1. What is an example of an input device?

Answer: Keyboard.

2. Which device is commonly used for output in modern computers?

Answer: Monitor.

3. What is the purpose of a storage device?

Answer: To store data and files for future use.

4. Which storage device uses flash memory to store data?

Answer: USB flash drive.

5. What does the term “secondary storage” refer to?

Answer: Secondary storage refers to devices like hard drives and SSDs that store data permanently.

6. Which input device is used for pointing on a screen?

Answer: Mouse.

7. What does the term “hard disk” refer to?

Answer: A hard disk is a primary storage device used to store data on magnetic platters.

8. What is the difference between RAM and ROM?

Answer: RAM is volatile memory used for temporary storage, while ROM is non-volatile memory used for permanent storage of system instructions.

9. What is a scanner used for?

Answer: A scanner is used to digitize physical documents or images into a digital format.

10. What is an SSD?

Answer: An SSD (Solid State Drive) is a storage device that uses flash memory to store data and is faster than traditional hard drives.