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UGC NET June 2024 Cancelled (18.06.2024) Shift-II
Which of the following statements about computer memories is correct?
AAn HDD may experience a 'head crash' ✓ Correct
BSSDs are also known as volatile memory
CHDDs do not have any moving parts
DComputers usually have more primary memory than secondary memory
Correct answer: (A) An HDD may experience a 'head crash' — The correct statement is that an HDD may experience a head crash, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The correct statement is that an HDD may experience a head crash, so that is the answer.
★A hard disk drive stores data on spinning platters read by moving heads.
★If a head touches a platter it causes a head crash, so statement 1 is correct.
★SSDs are non-volatile, not volatile, so statement 2 is wrong.
★HDDs do have moving parts, the platters and heads, so statement 3 is wrong.
★Computers usually have more secondary than primary memory, so statement 4 is wrong.
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