CompTIA Cloud+ Practice Test

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What is a storage device that has no moving parts?

HDD
SDD
Tape
SCSI

The correct answer is: SDD

A storage device with no moving parts is typically a solid-state drive (SSD). SSDs use flash memory to store data, which allows for faster access times and greater durability compared to their mechanical counterparts. Since SSDs do not contain traditional spinning disks or read/write heads, they are less susceptible to physical damage and tend to consume less power, making them ideal for mobile devices and environments where reliability and speed are critical. In contrast, hard disk drives (HDDs) have moving parts, specifically a spinning magnetic disk and an actuator arm that reads and writes data. Tape storage is also not solid-state; it relies on magnetic tape, which inherently involves moving parts during the data retrieval process. SCSI, or Small Computer System Interface, is not a storage type but a standard for connecting and transferring data between computers and peripheral devices.