Which of the following is a disadvantage of an SSD compared to an HDD? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a disadvantage of an SSD compared to an HDD?
A. Noisier operation
B. Higher power consumption
C. Higher cost per GB
D. Slower random access
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
SSDs are more expensive per gigabyte than HDDs, though prices have been decreasing. They are quieter, use less power, and have faster random access.

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A. Disk cache
B. All of the above
C. Browser cache
D. Memory cache

Correct Answer: Option B


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Correct Answer: Option C


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