Storage Devices

What is the primary reason for needing storage devices in a computer system?

• To provide temporary storage for active programs.

• To maintain data even when the computer is powered off.

• To increase the processing speed of the CPU.

• To allow for faster internet connectivity.

Which component within a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is where data is stored and spins rapidly?

• Actuator

• Head

• Spindle

• Platter

What is a key characteristic of Solid-State Drives (SSDs) that contributes to their fast performance compared to Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)?

• They use magnetic storage.

• They have rapidly rotating platters.

• They contain no moving parts.

• They are only available in 2.5-inch form factors.

What is the primary advantage of using NVMe over M.2 for SSDs compared to a traditional SATA connection?

• NVMe drives are physically smaller.

• NVMe offers significantly higher theoretical transfer speeds.

• NVMe is designed for hard drives.

• NVMe uses AHCI for data transfer.

What is a key characteristic of Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology?

• It uses parallel communication.

• It is primarily used for consumer-grade desktops.

• It offers increased storage throughput compared to SATA.

• It is an older technology being phased out.

Which of the following storage interfaces was briefly used as a stopgap between traditional SATA drives and the M.2 standard, offering a smaller form factor?

• NVMe

• mSATA

• PCIe

• CompactFlash

What is used to differentiate between the capabilities and supported throughputs of different M.2 interfaces?

• Color coding on the drive.

• The number of pins on the connector.

• Small keys or spacers on the drive connection.

• The physical size of the M.2 card.

What is a significant limitation of EEPROM-based flash drives?

• They require constant power to retain data.

• They are designed for long-term archival storage.

• They have a limited number of write cycles.

• They are only compatible with USB 2.0 ports.