100-140 Question 93
Select 3You are asked to upgrade a desktop computer's storage capacity. The system currently has a 1TB HDD installed, and the user wants faster performance for their operating system and applications. Which of the following steps would you take to upgrade the storage effectively?
- A
Install a 500GB SSD and clone the operating system from the HDD to the SSD.
- B
Install a 2TB HDD and transfer the operating system to the new HDD for more storage space.
- C
Ensure the motherboard supports SATA or NVMe interfaces before installing an SSD.
- D
Format the existing HDD before installing the new SSD.
- E
Install a 1TB SSD and configure it as the primary boot drive in the BIOS/UEFI.
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Correct answers: A, C, E
Explanation
To upgrade the storage effectively and improve performance, an SSD should be used for faster read/write speeds compared to an HDD. Cloning the operating system to the SSD or configuring it as the primary boot drive ensures faster system performance. Verifying motherboard compatibility is a critical step before installing new hardware components.
- A. Correct.
Correct: Installing a 500GB SSD and cloning the operating system to it is a valid upgrade option to improve performance. SSDs are much faster than HDDs.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect: While a 2TB HDD increases storage capacity, it does not improve performance significantly. Additionally, transferring the OS to an HDD would not meet the user's request for faster performance.
- C. Correct.
Correct: It is essential to verify whether the motherboard supports the interface (SATA or NVMe) of the SSD before installation.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Formatting the existing HDD before installing the SSD is unnecessary. The HDD can still be used for additional storage after the SSD installation.
- E. Correct.
Correct: Installing a 1TB SSD and configuring it as the primary boot drive in the BIOS/UEFI is an effective way to improve performance and maintain storage capacity.