Which of the following is a characteristic of a solid-state drive (SSD) compared to a hard disk drive (HDD)?
A. SSDs are louder
B. SSDs have faster random access times
C. SSDs have higher latency
D. SSDs are more susceptible to physical shock
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
SSDs have much faster random access times because there is no mechanical latency (seek time, rotational latency). They are also more resistant to shock and quieter.
Explanation:
The memory address space is the set of all possible memory addresses that the CPU can generate, limiting the maximum amount of memory that can be addressed.
Explanation:
The system's boot instructions (BIOS) are stored in ROM (or flash memory) on the motherboard, which is non-volatile and retains data without power.
Explanation:
SSDs have much lower access times than HDDs and optical discs because they have no moving parts and use flash memory. Magnetic tape is slower for random access.
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