HDD vs SSD: Know the Difference

Which of the following best describes what HDD stands for?

• Hard Disk Drive

• High Data Device

• Heavy Duty Disk

• Hard Data Drive

What does SSD stand for?

• Solid State Drive

• Super Storage Device

• Secure Storage Disk

• Static Storage Drive

Which of the following is a key difference between HDDs and SSDs?

• HDDs have moving parts, SSDs do not

• SSDs are heavier than HDDs

• HDDs use less power than SSDs

• SSDs are noisier than HDDs

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

• HDD

• SSD

• Both are the same

• Neither

Which drive is more likely to be damaged if dropped?

• SSD

• HDD

• Both are equally likely

• Neither

Which of the following is a typical use for HDDs today?

• Storing large amounts of data cheaply

• Running operating systems quickly

• Used in mobile phones

• Used as RAM

What is the main reason SSDs are more expensive per GB than HDDs?

• They use newer technology

• They are heavier

• They have moving parts

• They are larger in size

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of SSDs over HDDs?

• Faster data access

• Lower power consumption

• More noise

• More durable

Which drive is more likely to make a clicking or whirring noise when in use?

• SSD

• HDD

• Both

• Neither

If you wanted to upgrade your computer to make it start up faster, which drive would you choose?

• HDD

• SSD

• Floppy Disk

• CD-ROM