A user's laptop is running out of disk space and requires a new hard drive. The user wants to replace the existing hard drive with the fastest possible 1TB HDD. A technician assesses the user's hardware and determines the connections that are available. Which of the following drive types should the technician recommend as the BEST choice?
For a laptop requiring the fastest possible 1TB drive replacement, an NVMe SSD is the best choice. NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) SSDs offer significantly higher data transfer speeds compared to traditional HDDs and other SSD types, such as SATA. Although the question mentions 'HDD', it is crucial to focus on achieving the fastest performance, which an NVMe SSD delivers effectively. Additionally, NVMe drives are commonly compatible with modern laptops, making them an ideal recommendation for upgrading performance.
When CompTIA says HDD, they literally mean hard disk drive not SSD. I think you have to pick the only HDD option. The question says that the person wants the "fastest possible HDD", so that is what you pick, not what would actually make sense in real life so don't worry about SAS being for workstations etc.
It says that the technician assessed which connections were available, but we don't know what those are. Since it specifically says the user wants to REPLACE the current HDD with another HDD (and there are no HDD options as answers) I'm going with the SAS since we know there's an available HDD connection and an SAS is designed to fit in an HDD slot.
it is also mentioned that he wanted the Fastest possible! which puts NVMe as the best choice
A. 1TB NVMe SSD NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) SSDs are known for their high-speed performance compared to traditional HDDs and SATA SSDs. They utilize the NVMe interface, which allows for faster data transfer rates. In terms of speed and responsiveness, NVMe SSDs outperform both HDDs and SATA SSDs. While the other options may provide additional storage, they are not as fast as an NVMe SSD:
NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) SSDs are currently the fastest type of storage drives available. They offer much higher data transfer speeds compared to traditional SATA SSDs, flash drives, and SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) HDDs. NVMe SSDs use the PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) interface, which allows for significantly faster read and write speeds. If the user's laptop has an NVMe slot available, it is highly recommended to choose a 1TB NVMe SSD to improve overall system performance and reduce boot and load times significantly. However, it's essential to verify that the laptop's hardware supports NVMe drives and has an available NVMe slot before making the purchase.
What if the technician sees there is an NVME SLOT available and uses the NVME 1TB?
To replace the existing hard drive with the fastest possible 1TB HDD on a laptop, a technician should recommend the following drive type as the BEST choice: Answer: C. 1TB SATA SSD A 1TB SATA SSD (Solid State Drive) provides faster data transfer speeds and improved performance compared to a traditional HDD (Hard Disk Drive) while still offering a high storage capacity. This makes it the best choice for a laptop that requires a fast and efficient storage solution. A 1TB NVMe SSD (option A) would offer even faster performance, but it may not be compatible with the laptop's hardware. A 1TB flash drive (option B) may not be suitable for use as the laptop's primary storage solution, as flash drives are not typically designed for high read/write performance over long periods of time. A 1TB SAS (option D) is typically used in enterprise-level servers and storage systems, and may not be suitable for use in a laptop.
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I understand the question asks for an HDD but the question is also saying they want to replace the hard drive in the LAPTOP. How does any of them other than the NVMe fit inside the laptop. Can someone explain why you chose D when a SAS drive wont fit inside a laptop.
This is definitely A. Even if the laptop had the correct connections or adaptors, it is unlikely it could utilize the speed associated with a SAS.
Answer C 1 TBSSD , SAS will not work in Laptops .
A flash drive isn't even an option, Sata isn't as fast as NVME and SAS isn't as fast as NVME. So the answer is A
Just off research.
SAS can not work on laptop. just research it.
SAS wont fit in a laptop. The eliminates SAS from the running. Since theres no HDDs remaining, you probably want to at least go with the fastest option, the NVMe
it looks like its very convoluted to use SAS on a laptop based on my searches, so it most likely is not SAS. NVMe SSD is the fastest, and is pretty commonly used with laptops. it is confusing that they said HDD and not just "storage drive" or something ambiguous though.
Short answer: yes, it is! NVMe SSDs installed in a compatible device provide significant speed improvements over SATA SSDs and can improve the overall performance of your PC. Upgrading your PC or laptop rather than replacing it can breathe new life into your machine at a fraction of the cost.
They want a HDD
Is the correct answer.
Nope it is not the question askes for a HDD the only answer it could be is D
The technician check availability connector we don’t know which one so we go with the fastest on NVMe
that is an ssd and it says wants to replace it with the quickest HDD.
Reccommend. Maybe the user does not know about Solid state drives
It looks like the SAS drive is the only mechanical hard drive that CompTIA describes as HDD. It is usually used in servers or larger workstations rather than laptops. I think the only way to connect to the laptop is by the docking station. Normally I would use a 1TB NVMe SSD because it has the best performance of the SSDs introduced in the question. However, of the all choices, only D is the mechanical Drive. It's kind of weird but let's just say that we have a stubborn customer who wants only HDD and nothing else. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ADpSMtEQxY