Understanding Solid State Drives

What is one of the key features of solid-state drives that makes them fascinating?

• They can access data almost instantaneously.

• They can store data in the form of liquid.

• They are made entirely of metal.

• They require no electricity to operate.

How many NAND flash microchips are typically used in an SSD to store data?

• 8

• 18

• 24

• 12

How many bits of information can each charge trap flash memory cell hold?

• Four bits

• Three bits

• Two bits

• One bit

What is the role of the SSD controller microchip?

• To power the SSD.

• To cool down the SSD.

• To encrypt the data stored in the SSD.

• To interface between NAND flash chips and the computer.

What is the function of DRAM chips in an SSD?

• To power the SSD.

• To encrypt data.

• To store permanent data.

• To act as a memory buffer for lookup tables.

What is the purpose of the lookup table in an SSD?

• To store user passwords.

• To translate logical sectors to physical locations.

• To manage power consumption.

• To display the SSD's temperature.

What does the term 'logical to physical translation' refer to in SSDs?

• Changing the SSD's physical size.

• Converting data from binary to decimal.

• Mapping logical sectors to physical locations.

• Translating user commands into machine language.

What is a super page in the context of SSDs?

• A page that is used for backup purposes.

• A page that contains all the data of the SSD.

• A page that is faster than others.

• A collection of pages across all NAND flash chips with the same address.

What is the purpose of wear leveling in SSDs?

• To ensure even wear across the memory cells.

• To increase the SSD's weight.

• To balance the SSD's temperature.

• To enhance the SSD's color.

What is the significance of super blocks in SSDs?

• They are common block addresses among all NAND flash chips.

• They are used for storing temporary data.

• They are used to cool down the SSD.

• They are larger than regular blocks.