As storage media, what is the advantage of a solid-state drive (SSD) over hard disk drive (HDD)?(1 point)

Responses

SSD is bigger in size.
SSD is bigger in size.

SSD offers a speed between 50 to 250MB/sec.
SSD offers a speed between 50 to 250MB/sec.

SSD is a cheaper storage device.
SSD is a cheaper storage device.

SSD accesses a speed between 0.1 and 1.7 MB/sec.

1 answer

The advantage of a solid-state drive (SSD) over a hard disk drive (HDD) is not accurately represented in any of the provided responses. However, the correct advantage is that SSDs typically offer much higher speed and performance compared to HDDs.

To clarify:

  • SSDs are generally faster, often providing speeds from hundreds of MB/sec to several GB/sec, especially with NVMe drives.
  • SSDs are more compact and lightweight.
  • SSDs have no moving parts, making them more durable and reliable.
  • They consume less power and generate less heat than HDDs.

The response mentioning speed between 50 to 250MB/sec does not accurately reflect the capabilities of most modern SSDs.

None of the provided options correctly state the true advantages of SSDs over HDDs.