CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 135

A technician is building a Windows server to meet the specific needs of a user. The user needs to house a replica of a very large SQL database to be able to query the database locally.
Which of the following drive configurations would BEST meet the requirements while providing the maximum amount of performance and storage?

Answer options

• A. OS disk: 128GB M2 Data disk: 4TB 7200rpm HDD
• B. OS disk: 256GB 5400rpm HDD Data disk: 1TB 5400rpm HDD
• C. OS disk: 512GB 15000rpm HDD Data disk: 64GB M2
• D. OS disk: 1TB 7200rpm HDD Data disk: 128GB 10000rpm HDD

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Option A is the best choice because the 128GB M2 OS disk provides high-speed access for the operating system, while the 4TB 7200rpm HDD offers substantial storage capacity and decent performance for the SQL database. The other options either have slower disk speeds or insufficient storage capacity, which would not meet the user's needs effectively.