SK0-003 · Question #686
Which of the following is eliminated when using SATA instead of PATA technology?
The correct answer is A. Jumper selection. SATA technology simplified hard drive installation by eliminating the need for jumper selections, which were necessary for master/slave configurations in PATA systems.
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Which of the following is eliminated when using SATA instead of PATA technology?
Options
- AJumper selection
- BPower connector
- CData port connector
- DHard drive LEDs
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(43 responses)- A91% (39)
- B2% (1)
- C2% (1)
- D5% (2)
Why each option
SATA technology simplified hard drive installation by eliminating the need for jumper selections, which were necessary for master/slave configurations in PATA systems.
PATA drives required jumpers to be set to designate them as master, slave, or cable select when connecting multiple drives to a single IDE channel, which could be complex to configure. SATA, being a point-to-point connection, eliminates this master/slave configuration entirely, thus removing the need for jumper selections on the drives.
Both SATA and PATA drives require a power connector to supply electrical power for operation.
Both SATA and PATA drives utilize a data port connector to interface with the motherboard or controller, though the physical connectors are different.
Hard drive LEDs are typically part of the computer case or drive enclosure to indicate activity, not an inherent part of the drive technology itself that would be eliminated.
Concept tested: Differences between SATA and PATA drives
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