FC0-U71 Tech Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
A company is choosing between HDD and SSD storage for new laptops. Which THREE of the following are advantages of SSDs over traditional HDDs? (Select THREE.)
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Lower power consumption
SSDs are faster, more durable (no moving parts), and consume less power.
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For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Louder operation
Why it's wrong here
SSDs are silent; HDDs have noise from spinning disks.
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Higher capacity per dollar
Why it's wrong here
HDDs generally offer higher capacity per dollar.
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Lower power consumption
Why this is correct
SSDs typically consume less power than HDDs.
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Faster read/write speeds
Why this is correct
SSDs are significantly faster than HDDs.
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Greater resistance to physical shock
Why this is correct
SSDs have no moving parts, making them more durable.
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Variation 1. An IT professional is explaining to a client the difference between an HDD and an SSD. Which statement best describes a key advantage of an SSD over an HDD?
medium- A.SSDs require a constant power supply to retain data.
- B.SSDs provide larger storage capacities at a lower cost per gigabyte.
- ✓ C.SSDs are more resilient to physical shock because they have no moving parts.
- D.SSDs use laser technology to read and write data.
Why C: SSDs use flash memory and have no moving parts, making them faster, more durable, and quieter than HDDs, which use spinning platters and mechanical arms.
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