FC0-U71 Tech Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
A user is selecting a storage device for a new computer and wants fast boot times and durability. Which TWO storage technologies should the user consider? (Select TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is treating 'SSD' and 'NVMe SSD' as mutually exclusive — both are correct because the question asks for two technologies, and NVMe is a faster subset of SSD.
Answer choices
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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NVMe SSD
NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs both use flash memory, delivering fast boot times and no moving parts for durability. NVMe drives connect via PCIe and offer significantly higher throughput and lower latency than SATA SSDs, while standard SSDs remain a cost-effective, durable option. Together they satisfy the 'fast boot times and durability' requirement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Optical drive
Why it's wrong here
Optical drives read removable discs at speeds far below internal storage and offer no meaningful durability for an operating system volume. They tempt for media playback or archiving, but a boot device needs an SSD or NVMe drive.
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NVMe SSD
Why this is correct
NVMe SSDs attach directly over the PCIe bus rather than legacy SATA, delivering far higher IOPS and lower latency. That raw throughput directly satisfies the stem's fast boot requirement, while flash memory's lack of moving parts provides the durability sought.
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HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
Why it's wrong here
An HDD uses spinning magnetic platters, giving slow random access and vulnerability to shock, so it fails the fast-boot and durability requirements. It is tempting because HDDs offer large capacity at low cost, which suits bulk archival storage rather than a boot drive.
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Magnetic tape
Why it's wrong here
Magnetic tape is sequential-access archival media, so it cannot serve as a boot device and offers no random-read speed for fast startup. It is tempting because tape excels at low-cost, long-term backup retention and offline archiving, where high capacity and durability matter far more than latency.
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SSD (Solid State Drive)
Why this is correct
Solid state drives store data in NAND flash with no spinning platters or read/write heads, so physical shock cannot cause mechanical failure, meeting the durability constraint. Their near-instant random access also delivers the fast boot times the user requires.
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