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220-801 Question #31: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: Remove the CD-ROM.. Two practical solutions exist when no spare power connectors are available. First, removing the CD-ROM drive frees up a power connector that can be redirected to the new hard drive - optical drives are often unused and easily removed. Second, using a power splitter (Y-adapter) di

Question

A customer has purchased a 1TB internal hard drive. The customer would like to have it installed as a data drive in their existing system. The technician discovers there is no spare power supply connector for the new hard drive. Which of the following would enable the technician to EASILY accomplish the task? (Select TWO).

Options

  • AReplace the existing hard drive.
  • BReplace the power supply.
  • CRemove the floppy disk.
  • DRemove the CD-ROM.
  • ESplit an existing power connection.

Explanation

Two practical solutions exist when no spare power connectors are available. First, removing the CD-ROM drive frees up a power connector that can be redirected to the new hard drive - optical drives are often unused and easily removed. Second, using a power splitter (Y-adapter) divides one existing connector into two, providing power to both the original device and the new hard drive. Replacing the existing hard drive would defeat the purpose of adding storage. Replacing the power supply is possible but not the easiest solution. Removing a floppy drive is not listed as an option.

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