Which of the following storage devices has the fastest data access time? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Question #1
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What is the primary risk associated with traditional hard disk drives that does not exist in solid state drives?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Because HDDs rely on a physical read/write head hovering nanometers above a spinning platter, sudden impacts can cause the head to strike the platter, causing a destructive 'head crash'.
Because HDDs rely on a physical read/write head hovering nanometers above a spinning platter, sudden impacts can cause the head to strike the platter, causing a destructive 'head crash'.
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What is the typical access time of a modern SSD?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
SSDs have access times in the microseconds range, typically less than 0.1 ms (100 microseconds). HDDs have access times around 5-10 ms.
SSDs have access times in the microseconds range, typically less than 0.1 ms (100 microseconds). HDDs have access times around 5-10 ms.
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What is the function of a memory address?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A memory address is a unique identifier for a specific location in memory, allowing the CPU to read or write data at that location.
A memory address is a unique identifier for a specific location in memory, allowing the CPU to read or write data at that location.
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