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FC0-U71 Practice Question: A user wants to upgrade their workstation's…
A user wants to upgrade their workstation's storage without losing existing data. Which of the following is the BEST method?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse 'backup and restore' (Option C) as equivalent to cloning, but backup/restore often requires reinstalling the OS and may not preserve boot configuration, whereas cloning directly transfers the entire working system.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Clone the existing drive to the new one
Cloning the existing drive to the new one creates an exact bit-for-bit copy of the original drive, including the operating system, applications, settings, and all data. This allows the user to simply swap the drives and boot normally without any data loss or reinstallation. It is the most direct method that preserves the existing environment intact.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Clone the existing drive to the new one
Why this is correct
Cloning preserves all data.
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Perform a clean installation on the new drive
Why it's wrong here
Clean install erases data.
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Back up data to external drive, then restore
Why it's wrong here
This works but is not the best as it requires manual restore.
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Set up a RAID 1 array
Why it's wrong here
RAID is for redundancy, not upgrading a single drive.
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