H13-511_V5.5 · Question #495
Which of the following drives transmit data and serial Mohd?
The correct answer is A. SATA C. SAS. SATA (Serial ATA) and SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) are correct because "serial" is literally embedded in both names - they are defined by their use of serial data transmission, sending data one bit at a time over a single lane, which is faster and more efficient than older…
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Which of the following drives transmit data and serial Mohd?
Options
- ASATA
- BSSD
- CSAS
- DNL ?SAS
How the community answered
(29 responses)- A72% (21)
- B7% (2)
- D21% (6)
Explanation
SATA (Serial ATA) and SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) are correct because "serial" is literally embedded in both names - they are defined by their use of serial data transmission, sending data one bit at a time over a single lane, which is faster and more efficient than older parallel interfaces like PATA.
SSD is wrong because it describes a storage medium (flash-based, no moving parts), not a transmission interface. An SSD can actually use SATA, NVMe, or other interfaces - it says nothing about how data is transmitted.
NL-SAS is wrong because Near-Line SAS is a category of hard drives (slower-RPM HDDs using SAS connectors for near-line/archival storage), not a distinct serial interface standard in its own right - it borrows the SAS interface rather than defining one.
Memory tip: Look for the word "Serial" hiding in the acronym. SATA = Serial ATA, SAS = Serial Attached SCSI. If the "S" stands for Serial in the full name, it's your answer.
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