Lesson 6: Hard Drives

What is the main difference between HDD and SSD?

• SSDs have moving parts, while HDDs do not.

• HDDs use magnetic storage, while SSDs use flash memory.

• SSDs are only used in desktop computers.

• HDDs are faster than SSDs.

Which of the following is an advantage of SSD over HDD?

• SSDs have higher storage capacities.

• SSDs have longer lifespans.

• SSDs are less expensive per gigabyte.

• SSDs have faster data access times.

What does SATA stand for?

• Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

• Serial Advanced Transfer Array

• System Advanced Technology Attachment

• System Advanced Transfer Array

Which component is NOT part of a hard disk drive (HDD)?

• Platter

• Actuator arm

• Flash memory

• Read/write head

What has been a significant factor in the evolution of storage technology?

• Decrease in data transfer speeds

• Increase in physical size of storage devices

• Increase in storage capacity and speed

• Decrease in the variety of storage devices

Which type of storage drive uses spinning disks to read and write data?

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• SATA Cable

• Flash Drive

What role do SATA cables play in a computer system?

• They supply power to the CPU.

• They connect storage devices to the motherboard allowing data transfer.

• They enhance the graphics quality.

• They cool down the system.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of SSDs over HDDs?

• Lower power consumption

• Quieter operation

• Higher data transfer rates

• Larger storage capacity

What is the primary function of the actuator arm in an HDD?

• It stores data.

• It reads data from and writes data to the disk platter.

• It supplies power to the HDD.

• It connects the HDD to the motherboard.

Which of the following best describes flash memory?

• A type of volatile memory used primarily in HDDs.

• A non-volatile storage medium used in SSDs.

• A volatile storage medium used in RAM.

• A type of magnetic storage used in floppy disks.