SSD/HDD

What are the two types of memory in a computer?

• Internal and External memory

• Hard drive and SSD

• RAM and ROM

• Primary and Secondary memory

What type of memory is RAM considered?

• Primary memory

• Non-volatile memory

• External memory

• Secondary memory

What is the main characteristic of non-volatile memory?

• It is slower than volatile memory

• It is temporary

• It retains data without power

• It is used primarily for processing

Which of the following is NOT a type of internal storage drive?

• Solid state drives

• Optical drives

• Magnetic hard drives

• Hybrid drives

In what year were magnetic hard drives introduced by IBM?

• 1970

• 1984

• 1992

• 1956

What is the typical RPM range for hard drives used in desktop computers today?

• 10,000 RPM

• 7200 RPM

• 5400 RPM

• 15,000 RPM

What interface do modern hard drives use?

• Serial ATA

• FireWire

• Parallel ATA

• USB

What is a key difference between SSDs and HDDs?

• SSDs are more resistant to physical shock

• HDDs are faster than SSDs

• SSDs have moving parts

• HDDs use flash memory

What is the main advantage of using a solid state hybrid drive (SSHD)?

• It is cheaper than both SSDs and HDDs

• It combines the speed of SSDs with the capacity and cost of magnetic disks

• It has unlimited storage capacity

• It uses no electricity

Why might a computer use both an SSD and a hard drive?

• To make the computer lighter

• Because SSDs can only store photos and videos

• To increase the processing power

• To save money while benefiting from the speed of SSDs for frequently accessed data