Grade 10IGCSE-Solid-State Storage

What is Solid-State Storage?

• A type of storage that only uses magnetic disks

• A type of storage that is only used in servers

• A type of storage that uses integrated circuit assemblies

• A type of storage with moving parts

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Solid-State Storage?

• Durability

• Speed

• Silent operation

• Low cost

What is the maximum capacity of xD cards?

• 1 TB

• 2 TB

• 512 GB

• 2 GB

Which device commonly uses SD cards?

• Old floppy disk drives

• Desktop computers

• Digital cameras

• Mainframe computers

What is a disadvantage of Solid-State Storage?

• Generally more expensive per GB

• Uses less power

• More resistant to physical damage

• Faster data access

Which of the following is an advantage of Solid-State Storage?

• Silent operation

• Limited write cycles

• More moving parts

• Higher maximum capacities than HDDs

What impact does Solid-State Storage have on computing?

• Improved battery life

• Slower system boot times

• More heat generation

• Increased noise during operation

Which type of card is primarily used in Olympus and Fujifilm cameras?

• SD cards

• CFast cards

• xD cards

• USB flash drives

What is a common use for memory cards?

• Desktop computer storage

• Operating system installation

• Digital cameras and camcorders

• Storing large databases

What is a key feature of Solid-State Storage compared to traditional hard drives?

• Larger physical size

• Faster read and write speeds

• Has moving parts

• Uses magnetic disks