What is the typical access time of a modern SSD? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the typical access time of a modern SSD?
A. About 50 ms
B. About 10 ms
C. About 5 ms
D. Less than 0.1 ms
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
SSDs have access times in the microseconds range, typically less than 0.1 ms (100 microseconds). HDDs have access times around 5-10 ms.

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A. To improve memory access speed by using multiple memory banks
B. To provide error correction
C. To increase memory capacity
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Correct Answer: Option A


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A. NAND flash
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Correct Answer: Option A


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C. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option C


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