CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 170

A technician has moved a data drive from a new Windows server to an older Windows server. The hardware recognizes the drive, but the data is not visible to the OS. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

Answer options

• A. The disk uses GPT.
• B. The partition is formatted with ext4.
• C. The partition is formatted with FAT32.
• D. The disk uses MBR.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The most likely reason the data is not visible is that the disk uses GPT (GUID Partition Table), which is not supported by older Windows servers that typically only recognize MBR (Master Boot Record) partitions. The other options, such as ext4 and FAT32, are either not compatible with Windows or do not explain the lack of visibility in this scenario.