Which of the following is a feature of a hybrid hard drive (SSHD)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a feature of a hybrid hard drive (SSHD)?
A. Is more expensive than a pure HDD but slower than an SSD
B. Has no moving parts
C. Combines a small SSD with a large HDD
D. Uses only flash memory
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
An SSHD (Solid State Hybrid Drive) combines a traditional HDD with a small amount of flash memory (usually NAND) to cache frequently used data, providing a balance of capacity and speed.

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What is the typical capacity of a standard DVD+R disc?
A. 4.7 GB
B. 8.5 GB
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Correct Answer: Option A


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A. 1 Terabyte
B. 1 Petabyte
C. 1 Exabyte
D. 1 Zettabyte

Correct Answer: Option B


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Correct Answer: Option D


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