FC0-U71 Tech Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
A company is choosing a storage solution for archival data that is rarely accessed. Which TWO characteristics are typically true of HDDs compared to SSDs? (Choose two.)
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Why each option matters
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Slower access times
HDDs are generally cheaper per gigabyte and have slower access speeds due to mechanical parts.
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Faster read/write speeds
Why it's wrong here
SSDs are faster.
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Slower access times
Why this is correct
HDDs have slower access times.
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Lower cost per gigabyte
Why this is correct
HDDs are cheaper per GB.
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Lower power consumption
Why it's wrong here
SSDs consume less power.
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More durable due to no moving parts
Why it's wrong here
SSDs have no moving parts.
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