Understanding SSDs and RAM

What is a common feature of both SSDs and RAM?

• They are both solid-state devices.

• They both degrade over time.

• They both use floating gate transistors.

• They both have moving parts.

What causes SSDs to degrade over time?

• Overheating

• High voltage wear on the insulating layer

• Static damage

• Constant power supply

How do SSDs manage data retention despite degradation?

• By using larger transistors

• By increasing power supply

• By spreading out reads and writes

• By using capacitors

Why is RAM referred to as volatile memory?

• It uses floating gate transistors.

• It requires constant power to hold data.

• It degrades over time.

• It retains data without power.

What is a potential cause of RAM failure?

• Floating gate transistor failure

• Static damage

• High voltage wear

• Wear leveling