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You want to upgrade your computer for faster boot times and durability. Which storage device should you choose and why?

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Intro to Computing - How Hardware Works
You want to upgrade your computer for faster boot times and durability. Which storage device should you choose and why?
AChoose an HDD because it is cheaper and has moving parts.
BChoose an HDD because it stores data only when powered on.
CChoose an SSD because it is faster and has no moving parts.
DChoose an SSD because it uses spinning disks for durability.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify requirements

    Faster boot times and durability require fast data access and no mechanical parts.

  2. Step 2: Match device features

    SSDs are faster and more durable due to no moving parts; HDDs are slower and fragile.

  3. Final Answer:

    Choose an SSD because it is faster and has no moving parts. -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    SSD = fast + durable [OK]
Quick Trick: SSD = speed + durability, HDD = slower + fragile [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Choosing HDD for speed
  • Thinking HDD stores data only when powered
  • Believing SSD has spinning disks

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