Understanding SSD Technology

What was the storage capacity you could get for less than 500 bucks in 2009?

• 8 terabytes

• 32 gigabytes

• 250 gigabytes

• 1 terabyte

What is a major downside of increasing the number of bits per cell in NAND technology?

• Decreased longevity

• Increased speed

• Reduced error rates

• Lower cost

What is the primary way we're getting bigger, cheaper SSDs?

• Improving error correction

• Reducing the size of cells

• Using more bits per cell

• Increasing the number of cells

What is a potential issue with higher data density in SSDs?

• Increased speed

• Reduced cost

• Higher error rates

• More storage capacity

Which caching method involves using a small portion of the drive as fast single-level cells?

• MLC caching

• High Dam caching

• SLC caching

• QLC caching

What does the 'V' in V-NAND technology stand for?

• Virtual

• Volatile

• Vertical

• Variable

What is a potential drawback of PLC SSDs for certain users?

• Shortened lifespan

• Reduced speed

• Limited storage capacity

• High cost

What is the expected storage increase when moving to PLC SSDs?

• 75%

• 25%

• 100%

• 50%

What is a common method to increase data density in SSDs without going to a higher level of cell?

• Using more bits per cell

• Stacking cells vertically

• Increasing cell size

• Reducing error rates

What is a nostalgic feature of old mechanical hard drives mentioned in the video?

• Their speed

• Their size

• Their click clack noises

• Their cost