CompTIA A+ Core 1 · 220-1101
Objective 3.3: Given a scenario, select and install storage devices
Practice questions for A+ Core 1 objective 3.3, “Given a scenario, select and install storage devices.” Every question is original, written to the 220-1101 exam objectives, and comes with a full explanation — answer them below to see instant grading.
This objective sits in Domain 3.0: Hardware, which is about 25% of the exam — so mastering it moves your readiness score meaningfully.
1.A database server requires storage with the lowest possible random read latency for transaction processing. Which storage solution is best?
2.A RAID 5 array consists of five 4 TB drives. One drive fails and is replaced. During the rebuild, a second drive fails. What is the result?
3.A technician is installing an M.2 drive and notices the slot is labeled "M.2 2280." What do the numbers 2280 represent?
4.A system builder installs a new M.2 NVMe SSD and a SATA SSD simultaneously. After installation, only the SATA SSD appears in the BIOS. What is most likely the cause?
5.A home user needs to back up 500 GB of data to removable optical media. Which modern optical disc format can store up to 50 GB per disc and would minimize the number of discs needed?
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