CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Maintaining Storage Disks

The video tutorial discusses the importance of error checking and optimization for mass storage devices like hard disk drives and SSDs. Error checking involves scanning the file system to ensure data integrity, while optimization, particularly for SSDs, involves using TRIM to manage data blocks efficiently. The tutorial demonstrates how to perform these tasks using Windows tools, highlighting the differences between SSDs and hard disk drives in terms of performance and maintenance.

What is the primary purpose of error checking in mass storage?

• To speed up the computer's processor

• To install new software

• To increase the storage capacity

• To check for errors on hard disk drives and SSDs

Which tool is mentioned for checking errors on a drive?

• Task Manager

• System Restore

• CHKDSK

• Disk Cleanup

What does the error checking process verify on a drive?

• The speed of the drive

• The file table entries

• The color of the drive

• The brand of the drive

What is the main focus of optimization in SSDs?

• Changing the SSD's color

• Running TRIM to organize data

• Increasing the size of the SSD

• Installing new software

What problem does TRIM solve in SSDs?

• Inability to store large files

• Inability to erase individual pages

• Inability to connect to the internet

• Inability to run software

What does the TRIM command do?

• Increases the SSD's speed

• Decreases the SSD's size

• Writes into unused pages

• Erases entire blocks

How does Windows differentiate between SSDs and hard disk drives during optimization?

• By the color of the drive

• By the size of the drive

• By recognizing the type of drive

• By the brand of the drive