A hard disk drive (HDD) uses solid-state technology for storing data. True or False? USB flash drives are used primarily for transferring files between computers. True or False?
Understand the Problem
The question contains multiple statements regarding technology for storing data. The user needs to determine the truth value of each statement, specifically about hard disk drives (HDDs) and USB flash drives.
Answer
1. False. 2. True.
- False. 2. True.
Answer for screen readers
- False. 2. True.
More Information
HDDs use magnetic disks and mechanical parts to read/write data, unlike SSDs which use semiconductors. USB flash drives, which use solid-state storage, are handy for file transfer.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse HDDs with SSDs due to both being storage devices. Remember, HDDs have moving parts while SSDs do not.
Sources
- Hard Disk Drive (HDD) vs. Solid State Drive (SSD) - IBM - ibm.com
- What Is a Hard Drive? - Experience Dropbox - experience.dropbox.com
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