IT2 - Solid-state storage Quiz

IT2 - Solid-state storage Quiz

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Computers

11th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a solid-state drive (SSD)?

A device that uses magnetic tape to store data

A solid-state storage device that uses integrated circuits to store data persistently

A storage device with spinning disks and read/write heads

A cloud-based storage service

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is an advantage of solid-state storage?

High cost compared to HDD

Limited read/write cycles

Fast access to data

Uses a mechanical arm for data processing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a disadvantage of solid-state storage in terms of cost?

It is cheaper than HDD

The cost is the same as for cloud storage

It is expensive, but the cost is beginning to come down

It has no cost associated with it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

Up to 1TB of data

Up to 4TB of data

Unlimited data storage

Up to 500GB of data

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

It has unlimited read and write cycles

It has a limited number of read and write cycles which means performance will deteriorate

It improves performance over time

It has the same reliability as tape storage

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is solid-state storage considered durable?

It uses a mechanical arm which is very reliable

It is resistant to being dropped because it has no moving parts

It is coated with a durable plastic material

It is waterproof and fireproof

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What makes solid-state storage devices portable?

They require external power sources

They are large and heavy

Most devices are small, lightweight, and easy to carry around

They are permanently installed in a computer

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does the speed of solid-state storage compare to traditional HDDs?

It is slower because it uses a mechanical arm

It is faster because it doesn't use a mechanical arm and relies on the processors embedded within

It has the same speed as optical drives

It is only fast when connected to the internet