02 Solid-State Storage

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What is a solid-state drive (SSD)?

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A device that uses integrated circuits to store data persistently

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Example of solid-state storage: Hard Disk Drive, USB Flash Drive, CD-ROM, Floppy Disk

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USB Flash Drive

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What is one advantage of solid-state storage?

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No spin up time

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Disadvantage of solid-state storage?

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High cost compared to HDD

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How does solid-state storage compare to HDD in terms of durability?

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More durable due to no moving parts

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What is a limitation of solid-state storage in terms of reliability?

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Limited number of read and write cycles

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What is the capacity limit mentioned for solid-state storage?

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Up to 4TB

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Which characteristic of solid-state storage makes it easy to carry around?

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Portability

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What is a benefit of solid-state storage in terms of speed?

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Relies on processors embedded within

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of solid-state storage? Silent operation, Fast access to data, High cost, No spin up time

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High cost