Which of the following is a type of memory that is used for archival storage due to its low cost per GB? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is a type of memory that is used for archival storage due to its low cost per GB?

A. Hard disk

B. Blu-ray

C. SSD

D. Magnetic tape

Answer: Option D

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Magnetic tape offers the lowest cost per gigabyte among these, making it ideal for archival and backup. HDDs are also used but tape is cheaper for large volumes.

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What does the abbreviation 'NVMe' signify in modern high-speed solid state drive engineering architectures?

A. Non-Volatile Memory Express

B. Network Volume Media Extension

C. Node Vector Management Engine

D. New Vector Memory Encryption

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
NVMe stands for Non-Volatile Memory Express. It is a communication protocol developed specifically for accessing high-speed storage media, like SSDs, via PCIe lanes.

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