CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 357

A customer's laptop is making clicking sounds in the area where non-volatile storage is installed. A technician examines the laptop and confirms the issue. Which of the following is the most appropriate replacement part?

Answer options

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The NVMe SSD (option B) is the most suitable replacement part as it offers faster data transfer speeds and greater reliability compared to traditional HDDs. Options A and D are both hard disk drives, which are more prone to mechanical failure and clicking sounds. Option C, while a solid-state drive, uses the SATA interface, which is slower than NVMe.