A RAID 5 array has one failed drive. What is the immediate status of the array?

The array is rebuilding automatically

The array is degraded but operational

A server's NIC is not functioning. The device manager shows a yellow exclamation mark next to the NIC. What does this indicate?

The NIC driver is not installed or is faulty

A server's storage controller is not being recognized by the operating system. The administrator checks the BIOS and sees the controller is listed, but the drives connected to it are not showing up. What should the administrator do first?

Replace the storage controller.

Check the drive cables and connections.

Check the drive power connections.

Update the storage controller driver.

A server is experiencing intermittent network connectivity. The administrator checks the cable and sees that it is a Cat5e cable. The server's NIC is a 10 Gbps NIC. What is the most likely cause of the intermittent connectivity?

The switch port is configured for 1 Gbps.

The Cat5e cable is not rated for 10 Gbps speeds.

A UPS indicates that it is on battery power even though the utility power is present. What is the most likely cause?

The server's power supply is faulty

The UPS battery is fully charged

The UPS input breaker has tripped

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Questions 16–20

16foundation · easy
A RAID 5 array has one failed drive. What is the immediate status of the array?
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17foundation · easy
A server's NIC is not functioning. The device manager shows a yellow exclamation mark next to the NIC. What does this indicate?
Select an answer first
18application · medium
A server's storage controller is not being recognized by the operating system. The administrator checks the BIOS and sees the controller is listed, but the drives connected to it are not showing up. What should the administrator do first?
Select an answer first
19application · medium
A server is experiencing intermittent network connectivity. The administrator checks the cable and sees that it is a Cat5e cable. The server's NIC is a 10 Gbps NIC. What is the most likely cause of the intermittent connectivity?
Select an answer first
20foundation · easy
A UPS indicates that it is on battery power even though the utility power is present. What is the most likely cause?
Select an answer first

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