FC0-U71 Tech Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
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?
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SSDs are more resilient to physical shock because they have no moving parts.
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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SSDs require a constant power supply to retain data.
Why it's wrong here
SSDs are non-volatile; they retain data without power.
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SSDs provide larger storage capacities at a lower cost per gigabyte.
Why it's wrong here
HDDs typically offer lower cost per GB.
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SSDs are more resilient to physical shock because they have no moving parts.
Why this is correct
SSDs are solid-state and withstand shock better.
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SSDs use laser technology to read and write data.
Why it's wrong here
SSDs use electrical charges, not lasers.
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