Storage Solutions & Management Flashcards

A customer wants to store large video files and needs the most cost-effective long-term solution. Which storage type is most appropriate?

Answer: External hard disk drive (HDD)

External HDDs offer the highest capacity at the lowest cost per gigabyte, making them ideal for storing large video files long-term.

Which RAID level provides disk mirroring with no parity, offering the best read performance and full redundancy?

Answer: RAID 1

RAID 1 mirrors data across two drives, providing full redundancy and improved read performance but using 50% of total capacity.

A small business asks for a storage solution that allows multiple users to access files simultaneously over a network. What should you recommend?

Answer: Network-Attached Storage (NAS)

NAS devices connect directly to a network, allowing multiple users to access and share files simultaneously.

What does the term 'RPM' indicate when comparing traditional hard drives?

Answer: Rotations per minute of the disk platter

RPM (rotations per minute) describes how fast the disk platter spins; higher RPM generally means faster data access speeds.

A customer needs portable storage that works instantly with any modern laptop without installing drivers. Which is the best recommendation?

Answer: USB 3.0 flash drive

USB 3.0 flash drives are universally compatible with modern laptops and are plug-and-play with no driver installation required.

Which storage technology uses NAND flash memory and has no moving parts, making it more shock-resistant than traditional drives?

Answer: SSD

SSDs use NAND flash memory chips with no moving parts, making them significantly more resistant to physical shock and vibration.

A customer is asking about 'cloud storage.' Which benefit should you emphasize first?

Answer: Access files from any device with an internet connection

The primary benefit of cloud storage is the ability to access files from any internet-connected device, anywhere in the world.