SSD Technology Quiz

SSD Technology Quiz

Test your knowledge on Solid State Drives (SSD) with these 10 questions covering various aspects of this hardware technology.

published on April 21
1/10

What does SSD stand for?

Solid State Drive
Single Storage Device
Super Speedy Disk
Secure Storage Drive
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Which type of memory do SSDs use?

Which type of memory do SSDs use?
Flash memory
DRAM memory
Hard disk memory
ROM memory
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What is the main advantage of SSDs over HDDs?

What is the main advantage of SSDs over HDDs?
Faster read/write speeds
Larger storage capacity
Lower cost
More durable
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Which interface is commonly used for connecting SSDs to a computer?

SATA
USB
HDMI
Ethernet
5/10

What factor determines the speed of an SSD?

What factor determines the speed of an SSD?
Read/write operations per second (IOPS)
Storage capacity
Physical size
Manufacturer's logo
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Which of the following is NOT a form factor commonly used for SSDs?

Which of the following is NOT a form factor commonly used for SSDs?
EDT
2.5-inch
M.2
PCIe add-in card
7/10

What technology is used to extend the lifespan of SSDs by distributing write operations evenly?

What technology is used to extend the lifespan of SSDs by distributing write operations evenly?
Wear leveling
Over-provisioning
Data encryption
RAID
8/10

Which of the following is a common SSD form factor used in laptops?

M.2
2.5-inch
PCIe add-in card
mSATA
9/10

What is the maximum theoretical data transfer speed of SATA III interface used by SSDs?

What is the maximum theoretical data transfer speed of SATA III interface used by SSDs?
6 Gbps
100 Mbps
1 Tbps
500 Mbps
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What technology allows SSDs to retain data even when powered off?

What technology allows SSDs to retain data even when powered off?
Non-volatile memory
Cold storage
Virtual memory
Volatility protection