WJEC ICT - Chapter 1 - Solid State Storage

Which solid-state device is commonly used to store photographs?

• Solid-state drive

• USB flash drive

• SD card

• Incorrect

Solid-state storage will have less delays when turning the device on so it will start up quicker. Which storage characteristic is this describing?

• Speed

• Reliability

• Portability

• Durability

Solid-state storage can retain data even when the computer is switched off - what does this mean?

• It means the data is volatile.

• It means the data is non-volatile.

• It means the data is temporary.

• It means the data is lost.

Select THREE advantages to using solid-state storage.

• Silent

• Low write speed

• Uses less energy

• More robust, can withstand external pressures

• Limited read/write cycles

Solid-state is used to store data in?

• Long term

• Short term

Which type of storage is solid-state?

• Primary storage

• Secondary storage

Which one of these solid-state devices is seen as the replacement/upgrade to a hard disk drive (HDD)?

• SD card

• Solid-state drive

• USB flash drive

Which of the following is a disadvantage of solid-state storage?

• Silent

• Low write speed

• Limited read/write cycles

• Uses less energy

Solid-state storage uses which type of memory to store data?

• Optical memory

• Magnetic memory

• Random access memory (RAM)

• Flash memory

Which of these best describes solid-state storage?

• A device with no moving mechanical parts.

• A device with mechanical moving parts.