CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 256

A technician is upgrading a desktop’s storage with the fastest option available. The desktop's motherboard is equipped with SATA III, NVMe, and IDE. Which of the following should the technician choose for the best performance?

Answer options

• A. PCIe SSD connected via NVMe interface
• B. 3.5in (8.9cm) 10.000rpm HDD connected via IDE interface
• C. M.2 SSD connected via SATA interface
• D. 2.5in (6.35cm) SSD connected via SATA interface

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The PCIe SSD connected via NVMe interface offers the highest data transfer speeds, making it the best choice for performance. The other options, such as the HDD and SATA SSDs, are significantly slower due to their older interfaces and technologies, thus not suitable for maximizing performance.