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Input, Output, And Storage Devices (GCSE Computing)

The following is a GCSE Computing test covering 'Input, Output, And Storage Devices' from the broader topic The Characteristics Of Computer Systems. The test is geared towards the CAMBRIGE-IGCSE exam board style syllabus.
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Which storage device is most suitable for removable, read-only distribution of large fixed datasets (e.g., a published dataset that should not be altered)?
Which output device would a student use to check the formatting of a lab report before printing, showing exactly how it appears on paper?
A scientist wants to log temperature continuously over 24 hours and avoid manual recording. Which combination is most suitable?
Which storage attribute affects how quickly a program or dataset can start up from the drive?
Which specification of a storage device measures how much data it can hold?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of cloud storage compared with local hard drives for storing sensitive lab data?
A teacher shows results on a large screen during a review lesson so all students can see. Which device is being used as an output device?
Which output device would a student use to produce a permanent hard copy of a graph showing mean percentage change in mass?
A balance outputs mass readings to a computer over USB for automatic logging. Which role is the balance performing?
A barcode scanner is used in a science lab to record sample IDs into a database. What type of device is the barcode scanner?
When plotting experimental data, the computer displays the graph on screen. Which device converts the digital signal into a visible image?