Question

1. which device uses spinning platters to store data?

a) ssd
b) flash drive
c) hdd
d) cd

1. which is generally faster: hdd or ssd?

a) hdd
b) ssd

1. which storage device is most durable?

a) hdd
b) flash drive
c) optical disc
d) cloud

1. which device is portable and plugs into usb?

a) flash drive
b) hdd
c) optical disc
d) cd

1. which type of storage is becoming obsolete?

a) flash drive
b) hdd
c) optical disc
d) ssd

1. which requires the internet to access?

a) hdd
b) flash drive
c) ssd
d) cloud

1. which offers the largest capacity for the lowest cost?

a) hdd
b) flash drive
c) ssd
d) cloud

1. which is best for gamers who want fast load times?

a) hdd
b) ssd
c) flash drive
d) optical disc

1. which is best for archiving movies at home in 2005?

a) flash drive
b) dvd
c) ssd
d) cloud

Explanation:

1. HDDs use spinning platters for data - storage.
2. SSDs are generally faster than HDDs due to lack of moving parts.
3. SSDs are more durable as they have no moving parts to break.
4. Flash drives are portable and plug - into USB.
5. HDDs are becoming obsolete in some applications due to slower speed compared to SSDs.
6. Cloud storage requires the Internet to access.
7. HDDs offer large capacity at a relatively low cost.
8. SSDs are best for fast load times for gamers.
9. DVDs were a popular choice for archiving movies at home in 2005.

Answer:

1. a. HDD
2. b. SSD
3. b. SSD
4. a. Flash Drive
5. a. HDD
6. d. Cloud
7. b. HDD
8. b. SSD
9. c. DVD