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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are characteristics of…
Which TWO of the following are characteristics of a solid-state drive (SSD) compared to a hard disk drive (HDD)?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often assume 'higher storage capacity' (option A) is a characteristic of SSDs because they are newer technology, but in reality, HDDs still dominate in raw capacity per dollar, and the question specifically asks for characteristics of an SSD compared to an HDD.
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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Silent operation
SSDs have no moving parts; they use NAND flash memory to store data, which eliminates the mechanical noise produced by spinning platters and moving actuator arms in HDDs. This makes SSDs completely silent during operation, a key advantage in noise-sensitive environments like recording studios or quiet office spaces.
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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Higher storage capacity
Why it's wrong here
HDDs typically offer higher maximum capacities than SSDs.
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Silent operation
Why this is correct
SSDs have no moving parts, so they operate silently.
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Lower cost per gigabyte
Why it's wrong here
HDDs are generally cheaper per GB than SSDs.
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Sensitive to magnetic fields
Why it's wrong here
HDDs are sensitive to magnetic fields; SSDs are not.
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Faster access time
Why this is correct
SSDs have much faster read/write speeds than HDDs.
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