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What is "SSD" (Solid State Drive) and how does it differ from a traditional "HDD" (Hard Disk Drive)?
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The correct answer is A) An SSD stores data using flash memory chips with no moving parts, generally offering faster read/write speeds; an HDD uses spinning magnetic platters and a mechanical read/write head
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An SSD stores data using flash memory chips with no moving parts, generally offering faster read/write speeds; an HDD uses spinning magnetic platters and a mechanical read/write head
Explanation
SSDs use NAND flash memory for storage, providing faster access times and better durability (no moving parts) compared to HDDs, which rely on mechanical spinning disks and read/write heads.
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