02 Solid-State Storage

What is a solid-state drive (SSD)?

• A device that uses integrated circuits to store data persistently

• A device that uses magnetic disks to store data

• A device that uses optical discs to store data

• A device that uses tape to store data

Which of the following is an example of solid-state storage?

• Hard Disk Drive

• USB Flash Drive

• CD-ROM

• Floppy Disk

What is one advantage of solid-state storage?

• High cost

• No spin up time

• Limited capacity

• Noisy operation

Which of the following is a disadvantage of solid-state storage?

• Fast access to data

• Silent operation

• High cost compared to HDD

• More robust

How does solid-state storage compare to HDD in terms of durability?

• Less durable due to moving parts

• More durable due to no moving parts

• Equally durable

• Less durable due to high cost

What is a limitation of solid-state storage in terms of reliability?

• Unlimited read and write cycles

• Limited number of read and write cycles

• High energy consumption

• Slow data access

What is the capacity limit mentioned for solid-state storage?

• Up to 1TB

• Up to 2TB

• Up to 4TB

• Up to 8TB

Which characteristic of solid-state storage makes it easy to carry around?

• High cost

• Portability

• Limited capacity

• Noisy operation

What is a benefit of solid-state storage in terms of speed?

• Uses a mechanical arm

• Relies on processors embedded within

• Slow data access

• High energy consumption

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of solid-state storage?

• Silent operation

• Fast access to data

• High cost

• No spin up time