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Consider this comparison: You copy a 10GB file to an HDD and an SSD. Which is true about the time taken?

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Intro to Computing - How Hardware Works
Consider this comparison: You copy a 10GB file to an HDD and an SSD. Which is true about the time taken?
AThe HDD will copy the file faster because it has spinning disks.
BThe SSD will copy the file faster because it has no moving parts.
CBoth will take the same time because storage size is equal.
DThe SSD will take longer because flash memory is slower.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand data transfer speeds

    HDDs use mechanical parts which slow down data transfer compared to SSDs.

  2. Step 2: Compare SSD speed advantages

    SSDs use flash memory allowing faster read/write speeds without mechanical delays.

  3. Final Answer:

    The SSD will copy the file faster because it has no moving parts. -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    SSD faster than HDD due to no moving parts [OK]
Quick Trick: No moving parts means faster data transfer [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming spinning disks are faster
  • Ignoring mechanical delays in HDDs
  • Thinking storage size affects speed equally

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