Windows Server Administration Fundamentals — Question 183

What is the minimum number of disks required for RAID 5?

Answer options

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 5

Correct answer: C

Explanation

RAID 5 requires a minimum of three disks to function properly, as it uses block-level striping with distributed parity. Options A and B are incorrect because they do not meet the minimum requirement for parity calculations, while D exceeds the necessary count.