CSA Storage Solutions & Management 3

Question 1

A customer's laptop only has USB-C ports. Which external SSD connection standard should you recommend for the fastest transfer speeds?

Accepted Answer

Thunderbolt 3

Answer

Thunderbolt 3 uses the USB-C connector and supports up to 40 Gbps, far exceeding other options available through a USB-C port.

Question 2

What is the primary advantage of an M.2 NVMe SSD over a standard SATA SSD?

Accepted Answer

Significantly faster read/write speeds

Answer

NVMe SSDs use the PCIe bus instead of SATA, delivering read speeds up to 5x faster than SATA-based SSDs.

Question 3

Which storage form factor is commonly used in ultra-thin laptops and connects directly to the motherboard?

Accepted Answer

M.2 SSD

Answer

M.2 SSDs slot directly into a motherboard connector, making them ideal for slim laptops where space is at a premium.

Question 4

A customer wants to back up their entire PC automatically every night. Which solution is best suited for this use case?

Accepted Answer

Cloud backup service with automated scheduling

Answer

Automated cloud backup services run scheduled backups and store data off-site, protecting against both hardware failure and physical disasters.

Question 5

What does 'storage capacity' refer to when selling a storage device?

Accepted Answer

The total amount of data the device can hold

Answer

Storage capacity is the maximum amount of data a device can store, typically measured in gigabytes (GB) or terabytes (TB).

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