SSD is best defined as which of the following?
- A. A hardware device that reads and writes data using laser light on discs such as CDs and DVDs.
- B. A storage device that uses spinning magnetic platters to store data.
- C. A storage device that uses flash memory with no moving parts, offering faster access than hard disk drives. ✓
- D. Chipset components that manage communication between the CPU, memory, and peripheral devices.
Correct answer
C. A storage device that uses flash memory with no moving parts, offering faster access than hard disk drives.
Explanation
SSD refers to a storage device that uses flash memory with no moving parts, offering faster access than hard disk drives.