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Data Storage (GCSE Computing)

The following is a GCSE Computing test covering 'Data Storage' from the broader topic 3. Hardware. The test is geared towards the CAMBRIGE-IGCSE exam board style syllabus.
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Which storage device would you choose for long-term archival that must remain readable in many years without power?
Which of the following is true about file fragmentation on HDDs?
Why might a server use RAID 5 instead of a single large HDD?
Which of the following is primary (main) storage inside a computer used for currently running programs?
What does "SATA" refer to in the context of storage hardware?
Which interface is commonly used for modern internal SSDs offering high performance?
Why is wear-leveling used in flash-based storage like SSDs and USB flash drives?
Which of the following describes "cluster" (or allocation unit) on a disk?
Which property describes volatile storage?
Which of these storage devices would usually require the least maintenance (e.g., no need for defragmentation)?
Which storage characteristic is measured in milliseconds (ms) and affects how quickly a drive can begin reading data?