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FC0-U71 Match each storage type to its description. Practice Question

Match each storage type to its description.

Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.

Concepts
Matches

Fast, no moving parts

Uses spinning platters

Volatile, temporary storage

Non-volatile, read-only

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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HDD: Uses magnetic platters for long-term storage.

Storage types have different technologies: HDD uses magnetic disks, SSD uses flash memory, RAM is volatile. Common mistakes include swapping magnetic and flash, or confusing volatile vs non-volatile.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✓

    HDD: Uses magnetic platters for long-term storage.

    Why this is correct

    Correct: HDDs store data magnetically on spinning disks.

  • ✓

    SSD: Uses flash memory for fast data access.

    Why this is correct

    Correct: SSDs use non-volatile flash memory with no moving parts.

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    RAM: Temporary storage that loses data when power off.

    Why this is correct

    Correct: RAM is volatile memory used for active data.

  • ✗

    HDD: Uses flash memory for storage.

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect: Flash memory is used in SSDs, not HDDs.

  • ✗

    SSD: Uses magnetic platters for storage.

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect: Magnetic platters are used in HDDs, not SSDs.

  • ✗

    RAM: Provides permanent storage for files.

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect: RAM is volatile; permanent storage is provided by HDDs or SSDs.

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