HardwareQuestion 3 of 100
Which storage technology has no moving parts and generally offers faster read and write speeds?
a.Optical disc drive
b.Magnetic tape
c.Solid-state drive (SSD)
d.Traditional hard disk drive (HDD)
Explanation
An SSD stores data on flash memory chips with no spinning platters or moving read heads. This makes it faster and more shock-resistant than a traditional HDD. The lack of mechanical parts also reduces noise and power consumption.
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