CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Software RAID in Storage Spaces

The video tutorial explores the concept of software RAID, focusing on how Windows handles RAID 0 and RAID 1 through Disk Management. It introduces Storage Spaces, a flexible tool in Windows for creating RAID configurations, including RAID 5 and a proprietary three-way mirror. The tutorial highlights the advantages and limitations of software RAID compared to hardware RAID, emphasizing the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of software RAID, albeit with potential performance trade-offs.

What is the primary role of software RAID in modern computing?

• To allow the operating system to manage RAID configurations

• To replace all hardware components

• To eliminate the need for CPUs

• To increase the cost of storage solutions

Which RAID levels can Windows handle easily through Disk Management?

• RAID 0 and RAID 1

• RAID 2 and RAID 3

• RAID 6 and RAID 10

• RAID 4 and RAID 5

What is a key advantage of using Storage Spaces over traditional RAID in Windows?

• It requires no CPU resources

• It offers more flexibility in managing storage

• It eliminates the need for hard drives

• It is only available in Windows Pro

How does Storage Spaces allow for storage capacity beyond the physical limits of the drives?

• By using external servers

• By compressing data

• By creating virtual storage pools

• By using cloud storage

What is a unique feature of the three-way mirror in Storage Spaces?

• It is slower than other RAID types

• It requires identical drive sizes

• It can lose two drives and still function

• It only works with external drives

What is a major downside of software RAID compared to hardware RAID?

• It requires a dedicated RAID controller

• It can slow down the system with smaller CPUs

• It is more expensive

• It is not supported by any operating system

Which operating systems are mentioned as having software RAID capabilities?

• Mac OS, iOS, and Android

• Linux, Unix, and Solaris

• Windows, Linux, and Mac OS

• Windows, Android, and iOS