Book 2 Chapter 5 Flashcards
1
Q
What is an NVMe SSD, and how does it differ from a SATA SSD?
A
NVMe SSDs use PCIe for faster data transfer rates.
SATA SSDs are slower, with a maximum speed of 6 Gbps.
2
Q
How does TRIM improve SSD performance?
A
TRIM allows the operating system to inform the SSD which blocks of data are no longer in use, optimizing storage efficiency.
3
Q
What is the purpose of partitioning a hard drive?
A
To divide a drive into separate sections for organizing data or installing multiple operating systems.
4
Q
What is the difference between dynamic and basic disks in Windows?
A
Basic Disk: Uses primary/extended partitions.
Dynamic Disk: Supports features like spanning, striping, and RAID
5
Q
What is the purpose of using RAID 10?
A
Combines RAID 1 (mirroring) and RAID 0 (striping) for redundancy and performance.
