Windows Server Administration Fundamentals — Question 171

An external storage unit that is self-contained and provides shared file-level access is referred to as:

Answer options

• A. Small Computer System Interface (SCSI).
• B. Storage Area Network (SAN).
• C. Network Attached Storage (NAS).
• D. Direct Attached Storage (DAS).

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Network Attached Storage (NAS), which is designed specifically for file sharing over a network. A is incorrect as SCSI refers to a protocol for connecting devices, B refers to a storage network that manages block-level storage, and D pertains to storage directly connected to a computer without network access.