SK0-003 · Question #848
Which of the following would MOST likely connect to an external SATA hard drive?
The correct answer is C. USB. Connecting external hard drives to a computer requires a compatible interface that supports data transfer and power delivery.
Question
Which of the following would MOST likely connect to an external SATA hard drive?
Options
- APATA
- BSCSI
- CUSB
- DIDE
How the community answered
(68 responses)- A4% (3)
- B1% (1)
- C93% (63)
- D1% (1)
Why each option
Connecting external hard drives to a computer requires a compatible interface that supports data transfer and power delivery.
PATA (Parallel ATA) is an older internal interface for hard drives and optical drives, and it is not used for external connections.
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is a high-performance interface primarily used in servers and workstations for internal and external storage, but it is much less common for consumer-grade external hard drives than USB.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is the most common and versatile interface for connecting external peripherals, including external SATA hard drives, to computers due to its widespread compatibility and hot-plugging capabilities.
IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) is another name for PATA, an older internal interface for storage devices, and is not used for external connections.
Concept tested: External storage connectivity interfaces (USB)
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/best-practices-for-data-portability-using-usb-drives
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