What is a solid-state drive (SSD)?

IT2 - Solid-state storage Quiz

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Computers
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11th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
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