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220-801 · Question #769

Which of the following BEST represents a hardware requirement for building a PC that will specialize in being a Home Server? (Select TWO).

The correct answer is C. Gigabit Ethernet D. RAID array. A home server's primary jobs are serving files and data to multiple clients on the network. Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps) is essential to handle simultaneous data transfers to multiple devices without becoming a network bottleneck. A RAID array provides both data redundancy…

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Question

Which of the following BEST represents a hardware requirement for building a PC that will specialize in being a Home Server? (Select TWO).

Options

  • AVirtualization support
  • BTouch screen interface
  • CGigabit Ethernet
  • DRAID array
  • EDual monitors

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • A
    8% (3)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    78% (28)
  • E
    11% (4)

Explanation

A home server's primary jobs are serving files and data to multiple clients on the network. Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps) is essential to handle simultaneous data transfers to multiple devices without becoming a network bottleneck. A RAID array provides both data redundancy (protecting against drive failure) and potentially improved read/write performance, which is critical for a device expected to store important data reliably. A touch screen interface is unnecessary since servers are typically managed headlessly or via remote access. Dual monitors are not relevant to server operations. Virtualization support, while useful in enterprise contexts, is not a defining requirement for a basic home server.

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#home server#RAID array#gigabit ethernet#server hardware

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