CompTIA A+ 5.3 Core 1 - Troubleshooting Storage Devices

A+ OBJECTIVE 5.3 HARDWARE AND NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING – TROUBLESHOOTING STORAGE DEVICES

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What does a RAID array require for efficient functioning?

A high-speed internet connection

Multiple drives

A powerful graphics card

A large amount of RAM

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What are RAID arrays used for?

Boost internet speed

Combine drives and maintain data availability

Enhance monitor display quality

Increase CPU processing power

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What is necessary to prevent potential data loss from failing hard drives or SSDs?

Increasing RAM capacity

Upgrading CPU speed

Constant backups

Frequent defragmentation

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What can help identify which SATA interface is operational?

Rebooting the computer multiple times

Adjusting the monitor's display settings

Installing additional software drivers

Trying different SATA interfaces

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What should be checked if a new storage drive is not recognized?

Data and power cables

Network connection settings

Screen resolution settings

Printer driver compatibility

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What may cause boot issues related to USB drives?

Having a USB drive connected and set as a priority in the BIOS

Using a USB drive with insufficient storage capacity

Having multiple USB drives connected simultaneously

Using a USB drive without proper formatting

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What does the BIOS do if an operating system is not found during startup?

Shuts down the computer automatically

Triggers a loud alarm

Moves on to the next one in line according to the list of boot device priorities

Displays an error message and freezes

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What is the first step in troubleshooting when checking the physical configuration of a storage drive?

Properly attaching cables to the motherboard

Checking the battery level of the mouse

Updating the computer's operating system

Testing the monitor's display settings

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What may operating system not found messages indicate?

The graphics card is incompatible

The CPU is overheating

The drive has been physically disconnected or the operating system is corrupt

The RAM is malfunctioning

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What is the purpose of hardware diagnostics run by the drive manufacturer?

To check for any internal errors in the storage drive

To enhance the drive's storage capacity

To update the drive's firmware

To optimize the drive's performance

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What should be checked if new hardware has been added to a computer system?

The internet connection speed

The power supply's ability to handle the additional voltage requirements

The operating system's compatibility with the new hardware

The amount of available hard drive space

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What may cause computer issues with storage drives?

Excessive usage of RAM

Low internet speed

Overheating or overloading the power supply

Running too many software applications simultaneously

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What action might be taken if a missing drive is a network share?

Run a disk cleanup utility

Reinstall the operating system

Reconnect the drive once the connection is made

Reboot the network router and modem

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What might be the cause if a drive is missing from the File Manager?

Loose or missing cables, need to reseat the M.2 drive, or failed storage drive

'Read-only' setting on the drive

Excessive data stored on the drive

Outdated File Manager software

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What is one way to measure the overall performance of storage devices?

Measure the number of input/output operations per second (IOPS)

Monitor the temperature of the drive

Inspect the physical appearance of the drive

Check the storage capacity

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What should be done if a message indicates that a drive is failing?

Reboot the computer to reset the drive

Ignore the message and continue using the drive

Run a disk defragmentation tool

Back up the data and replace the drive as soon as possible

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How often do mini RAID arrays perform their own checks?

Only when errors are detected

Once a year

Once a day, once a week, or once a month

Every six months

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What does a growing number of errors in SMART information indicate?

Stable performance of the drive

Improved data storage

Increased drive lifespan

Growing problems on the drive

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How can SMART information be accessed?

By rebooting the computer

Using third-party utilities or utilities from the drive manufacturer

By contacting customer support

Through the internet browser

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What does SMART stand for in relation to storage drives?

Self-monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology

Secure monitoring, analysis, and reporting tool

Systematic monitoring and reporting technique

Standard monitoring and reporting tool

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What does it indicate when you see a message ‘cannot read from the source disk’ when starting your computer?

The system is overheating

The storage drive has failed

The motherboard is damaged

The data on the drive is corrupted

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What could be a sign of a failing storage drive?

Random shutdowns

System underclocking

Constant LED access activity on the drive light

Reduced fan speed

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What does the ‘click of death’ refer to in the context of storage drives?

Notification sound for system updates

Sound of system startup

Noise from the cooling fan

Loud clicking noise from a failing hard drive

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What is the first recommended step to troubleshoot storage problems?

Make a backup of critical data on the drive

Run a disk defragmentation

Update device drivers

Check the CPU temperature

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CompTIA A+ 5.3 Core 1 – Troubleshooting Storage Devices