FC0-U61 · Question #340
Which of the following devices contains no moving parts and stores data in a digital format?
The correct answer is A. Solid-state drive. A solid-state drive (SSD) is a storage device that utilizes integrated circuits to store data, distinguishing itself by having no mechanical moving parts.
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Which of the following devices contains no moving parts and stores data in a digital format?
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- ASolid-state drive
- BCartridge tape drive
- CFloppy disk drive
- DHard disk drive
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A solid-state drive (SSD) is a storage device that utilizes integrated circuits to store data, distinguishing itself by having no mechanical moving parts.
A Solid-State Drive (SSD) stores data using flash memory, which is entirely electronic and contains no platters, read/write heads, or motors, thus having no moving parts. This allows for faster data access and greater durability compared to traditional mechanical drives.
A cartridge tape drive uses magnetic tape and has moving parts for reading and writing data, such as reels and read/write heads.
A floppy disk drive uses a spinning magnetic disk and has mechanical components like a motor and read/write heads.
A hard disk drive (HDD) stores data on spinning platters and uses read/write heads that move across the platters, making it a device with significant moving parts.
Concept tested: Solid-state drive characteristics
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/performance-tuning/subsystem/storage-top-10-performance-tips-for-windows-server#use-solid-state-drives-ssds
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