What is the primary risk associated with traditional hard disk drives that does not exist in solid state drives? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the primary risk associated with traditional hard disk drives that does not exist in solid state drives?
A. Software driver obsolescence
B. Capacitor charge leakage
C. Data corruption via solar flares
D. Head crash due to mechanical shock
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Because HDDs rely on a physical read/write head hovering nanometers above a spinning platter, sudden impacts can cause the head to strike the platter, causing a destructive 'head crash'.

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