Storage and Memory Devices for Class 4
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Debarpan KonarClass 4 B Computer Notes 1
Computers –Storage and Memory Devices Chapter 1
Evaluate
A. Fill in the blanks :
1. A computer understands binary language.
2. A bit is the smallest unit of measurement.
3. Internal memory is also known as primary memory.
4. RAM is read/write memory.
5. A blue-ray disc is an optical storage media.
B. Tick(√) the correct option.
1. A collection of eight bits is called a :
d. Byte
2. ROM is non-volatile memory.
b. ROM
3. An optical storage media that is circular in shape.
c. Both a and b
4. A storage device that is small in size and resistant from scratches and dust.
a. Pen drive
5. …… is recordable and write –once format.
b. DVD-R
C. State True or False.
1. The two states of computer are ON, represented by 1 and OFF, represented by
0. True
2. Internal memory is called secondary or auxiliary memory. False
3. Hard disk is a magnetic storage device. True
4. USB stands for Universal Search Bus. False
5. Blu-ray can hold up to 50 GB of data. True
D. Match the following :
1. ROM - d. Non-volatile
2. 1024 MB - c. 1 GB
3. External - e. Auxiliary
4. RAM - b. Main memory
5. 1024 ZB - a. 1YB
E. Find the odd one out.
1. Volatile Main ROM Internal
2. BIOS RAM ROM Non-volatile
3. External Secondary CD RAM
4. ROM External memory Pen drive Memory card
5. DVD Internal memory Pen drive Hard disk
F. Answer the following questions.
1. List five units of measurement.
Ans. The five units of measurement are Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte and
Terabyte.
2. Difference between :
a
RAM ROM
1. Information can be read 1. Information can only be
from and written onto read. It cannot be written
it. or erased.
2. It is a volatile memory. 2. It is a non volatile
memory.
3. It is used in loading
3. It is used in normal
operating system.
operations.
b.
INTERNAL MEMORY EXTERNAL MEMORY
1. It is also known as primary or main 1. It is also known as secondary or
memory. auxiliary memory.
2. Internal memory is limited and 2. They help to store large amount of
temporary. data permanently.
3. As the computer is turned OFF, the 3. As the computer is turned OFF, the
data is lost. data is not lost.
3. Why do you think secondary storage devices are essential?
Ans. Secondary storage devices help to store large amount of data permanently. So, we think
secondary storage devices are essential because computer’s memory is limited and temporary.
4. Which secondary device you use the most? Why?
Ans. Hard disk is the most commonly used secondary storage device because it can
store large amount of data up to 4TB to 8TB.
5. Difference between CD, DVD and Blu ray disc with respect to storage capacity.
Ans. CD can store up to 700MB of data.
DVD can store up to 4.7 GB to 17GB of data.
Blu ray disc can store up to 50GB of data .
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