CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61) — Question 213

Which of the following storage types uses platters to store data?

Answer options

• A. Hard drive
• B. Solid-state drive
• C. Optical drive
• D. Flash drive

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Hard drive, because it employs spinning platters coated with magnetic material to store data. The other options, such as Solid-state drive, Optical drive, and Flash drive, utilize different technologies that do not involve platters for data storage.