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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are characteristics…
Which THREE of the following are characteristics of a solid-state drive (SSD) compared to a traditional hard disk drive (HDD)?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the misconception that SSDs always have higher storage capacity than HDDs, when in fact HDDs still dominate in maximum capacity and cost per terabyte.
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Why each option matters
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Faster access times
SSDs use NAND flash memory with no moving parts, allowing near-instantaneous data access (typically 0.1 ms or less) compared to HDDs that require mechanical arm movement and platter rotation (5–15 ms). This eliminates rotational latency and seek time, making access times significantly faster.
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Faster access times
Why this is correct
SSDs have no moving parts, enabling faster data access.
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Higher storage capacity typically
Why it's wrong here
HDDs generally offer higher capacities for the same price.
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Less susceptible to physical shock
Why this is correct
SSDs have no moving parts, making them more durable.
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Lower power consumption
Why this is correct
SSDs consume less power than HDDs.
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More noise
Why it's wrong here
SSDs are silent; HDDs produce noise from spinning platters.
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