Types of Storage Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 different types of storage?
A
Solid state, Magnetic and Optical.
2
Q
Give three examples of solid state storage.
A
- Internal and External SSDs
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) drive
- SD Card
3
Q
Give two examples of optical storage.
A
- CDs
- DVDs
- Blu-Ray discs
4
Q
What does the speed of a magnetic hard drive typically range between (in rpm)
A
5400-15000 rpm
5
Q
What is a hybrid drive?
A
A SSHD (Solid State Hybrid Drive) contains two main components:
- A small SSD for storing the OS and applications
- A large HDD for storing data
