INPUTOUTPUT AND STORAGE DEVICES
STORAGE DEVICES HARD DISK SSD AND FLASH MEMORY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Is it bad to unplug the hard drive without ejecting it? It’s always recommended to physically unplug your device after safely ejecting it. Not doing so puts your data at risk of corruption or loss.
Detailed explanation-2: -A USB flash drive–also known as a USB stick, USB thumb drive or pen drive–is a plug-and-play portable storage device that uses flash memory and is lightweight enough to attach to a keychain. A USB flash drive can be used in place of a compact disc.
Detailed explanation-3: -No. It is not safe to remove Flash Drive or any USB Drive without ejecting it. When your USB Drive is connected with the System, it is connected with various circuits under the USB ports of the system. It is also the official best pratice given by Microsoft to safely eject USB before unplugging.
Detailed explanation-4: -Can I keep my USB flash drive plugged in all the time? The short answer is yes, you can. However, it should be noted that leaving your flash drive plugged in at all times leaves it open to malware attacks as well as physical damage or data corruption if the device it’s connected to experiences power disruption.