HardwareQuestion 20 of 100
What is the main advantage of a solid-state drive over a traditional hard disk drive?
a.Larger maximum capacity at lower cost
b.Requires no data connection
c.Uses magnetic platters for redundancy
d.No moving parts, faster access, and shock resistance
Explanation
SSDs store data in flash with no moving parts, giving faster access times and better durability against shock. HDDs still lead on cost per terabyte, but they rely on spinning magnetic platters.
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