CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 265

A technician installed a new 4TB hard drive in a Windows server. Which of the following should the technician perform first to provision the new drive?

Answer options

• A. Configure the drive as a basic disk.
• B. Configure the drive as a dynamic disk.
• C. Partition the drive using MBR.
• D. Partition the drive using GPT.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because GPT (GUID Partition Table) supports drives larger than 2TB, which is necessary for a 4TB hard drive. Options A and B do not address the partitioning method required for such a large drive, and C is incorrect since MBR (Master Boot Record) is limited to a maximum size of 2TB.