CS12: Solid State Storage Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of solid state storage?

• SSD (Solid State Drive)

• HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

• Flash Drive

• SD Card

What is a major advantage of solid state storage compared to mechanical drives?

• Higher data transfer rates

• Requires more power

• More prone to physical damage

• Slower read and write speeds

One of the disadvantages of solid state storage is:

• Noisy operation

• High cost per gigabyte

• Slow data access speed

• Large physical size

How does solid state storage typically store data?

• Using magnetic tapes

• Through spinning disks

• By manipulating electrical charges in cells

• Utilizing optical lasers

Compared to HDDs, SSDs have:

• Slower data access times

• Higher latency

• Lower power consumption

• More moving parts

Which technology is commonly used in solid state drives to store data?

• NAND flash memory

• CD-ROM

• Magnetic storage

• Paper tape

What is a characteristic feature of solid state storage devices?

• They have spinning disks inside

• They operate silently

• They require frequent defragmentation

• They are mainly used for backup

Why might someone choose an HDD over an SSD?

• Faster data transfer speeds

• Lower cost for larger storage capacities

• More durable and less prone to data loss

• Uses less power

Solid state storage devices use __________ to access data, making them faster than traditional hard drives.

• Mechanical arms

• Magnetic fields

• Electrical signals

• Optical beams

Which of the following is a disadvantage of solid state storage when compared to magnetic storage?

• Lower data density

• Shorter lifespan due to wear and tear

• Higher susceptibility to magnetic fields

• Requires more energy to maintain data