SSD vs HDD: Key Differences Quiz

Which of the following best describes what SSD stands for?

• Solid State Drive

• Super Speed Disk

• Secure Storage Device

• Static Storage Disk

Which of these is a main difference between an SSD and an HDD?

• SSDs have moving parts, HDDs do not

• HDDs have moving parts, SSDs do not

• Both have moving parts

• Neither have moving parts

Which type of drive is generally faster at reading and writing data?

• HDD

• SSD

• Both are the same speed

• Neither can read or write data

Which drive is more likely to be damaged if dropped?

• SSD

• HDD

• Both are equally likely

• Neither can be damaged

Which drive is usually quieter when in use?

• SSD

• HDD

• Both are equally noisy

• Both are silent

Which drive typically uses less electricity?

• SSD

• HDD

• Both use the same amount

• Neither uses electricity

Which drive is generally cheaper per gigabyte?

• SSD

• HDD

• Both cost the same

• Neither is available in gigabytes

Which drive is more suitable for storing large amounts of data at a lower cost?

• SSD

• HDD

• Both are equally suitable

• Neither is suitable

Which drive is more likely to be found in a modern laptop for faster performance?

• SSD

• HDD

• Both are equally common

• Neither is used in laptops

What is the main component inside an HDD that stores data?

• Flash memory chips

• Spinning magnetic disks (platters)

• Optical discs

• Paper tape