IT2 - Solid-state storage Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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