CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 215

A technician is setting up a new desktop computer and will be installing the hard drive directly on the motherboard without using cables to connect it. Which of the following will the technician be installing?

Answer options

• A. Thunderbolt
• B. eSATA
• C. M.2
• D. SCSI

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, M.2, which allows for direct connection to the motherboard without cables. Thunderbolt and eSATA are external connection standards that require cables, while SCSI is an older internal interface that does not support the direct motherboard installation method used by M.2 drives.