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What type of storage device is a solid-state drive (SSD)?
What type of storage device is a solid-state drive (SSD)?
- Optical storage device
- Solid-state storage device (correct)
- Electromechanical media
- Magnetic storage device
What is the main difference between SSDs and hard disk drives (HDDs)?
What is the main difference between SSDs and hard disk drives (HDDs)?
- HDDs use flash memory for data storage
- HDDs are more resistant to physical shock
- SSDs have slower input/output rates
- SSDs lack physical spinning disks and movable read-write heads (correct)
What type of cells are generally the most reliable, durable, fast, and expensive in SSDs?
What type of cells are generally the most reliable, durable, fast, and expensive in SSDs?
- Triple-bit cells (TLC)
- Quad-bit cells (QLC)
- Double-bit cells (DLC)
- Single-bit cells (SLC) (correct)
What is one advantage of SSDs over hard disk drives (HDDs)?
What is one advantage of SSDs over hard disk drives (HDDs)?
What is the main storage medium used in SSDs?
What is the main storage medium used in SSDs?
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Solid-State Drive (SSD)
Solid-State Drive (SSD)
A storage device that stores data in solid-state flash memory rather than on spinning disks.
SSD vs. HDD
SSD vs. HDD
SSDs use flash memory to store data electronically, while HDDs use magnetic disks that spin and require moving heads to read and write data.
Single-Level Cell (SLC)
Single-Level Cell (SLC)
The most reliable, durable, fast, and expensive cells in SSDs that store one bit of data per cell.
SSD Shock Resistance
SSD Shock Resistance
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Flash Memory
Flash Memory
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