2023-2024-Term2-Flash Memory Storage-Computers-B8-Activity-1

What is NAND flash memory?

• A type of non-volatile storage technology

• A type of magnetic storage technology

• A type of optical storage technology

• A type of volatile storage technology

Explain the working principle of NAND flash memory.

• NAND flash memory uses magnetic storage to store data

• NAND flash memory operates by converting data into sound waves

• NAND flash memory relies on a network of interconnected tubes to store data

• NAND flash memory stores data in memory cells organized in a grid of rows and columns.

What are the main differences between SSD and HDD?

• SSD uses magnetic tape, while HDD uses flash memory.

• SSD uses flash memory, while HDD uses spinning disks.

• SSD has slower read/write speeds than HDD.

• SSD and HDD have the same storage capacity.

Discuss the advantages of SSD over HDD.

• SSD is not compatible with most devices and has limited storage capacity compared to HDD.

• SSD has faster data access and transfer speeds, lower power consumption, less noise, and better durability compared to HDD.

• SSD and HDD have the same data access and transfer speeds, power consumption, noise level, and durability.

• SSD has slower data access and transfer speeds, higher power consumption, more noise, and worse durability compared to HDD.

Name two types of memory cards and explain their differences.

• USB and HDMI

• SD and microSD

• CD and DVD

• Bluetooth and WiFi

What are the common uses of memory cards?

• Playing video games on a gaming console

• Sending emails and browsing the internet on a computer

• Storing recipes and grocery lists in a refrigerator

• Storing photos, videos, music, and other data in digital cameras, smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices

What factors affect the lifespan of flash memory?

• Humidity, air pressure, and magnetic fields

• Write cycles, temperature, and voltage levels

• Color, size, and shape

• Operating system, RAM, and CPU speed