Mod 8.3

Question 1

What is a key advantage of Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) over Solid State Drives (SSDs) in terms of storage size?

Answer 1

HDDs can store more data than SSDs.

Question 2

What does the term hot-swapping refer to in the context of SATA drives?

Answer 2

Changing the drive while the computer is powered on

Question 3

Which protocol was created for transferring data to and from SSDs?

Answer 3

NVMe

Question 4

What is the purpose of long-term storage in a computer?

Answer 4

To keep information permanently, even when the computer is turned off

Question 5

What is a Network Attached Storage (NAS)?

Answer 5

A storage device connected to a local area network

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a SAN?

Answer 6

To store and manage files in one location

Question 7

What is a Storage Area Network (SAN)?

Answer 7

A separate subnetwork consisting of storage devices and servers

Question 8

What is one benefit of cloud storage?

Answer 8

It can expand or contract based on your needs

Question 9

What is a data center?

Answer 9

A dedicated location that holds thousands of servers

Question 10

What is one way cloud storage can help with collaboration?

Answer 10

It allows you to share files and set permissions.