SK0-005 server-hardware-installation-management Practice Question

Network Topology

Refer to the exhibit. A server technician sees the following output. What is the current status of the RAID array?

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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Degraded

The 'State' line clearly indicates 'clean, degraded', and one device is marked as 'removed'. The array is operational but missing a drive.

Answer analysis

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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Rebuilding
Why it's wrong here
Rebuilding status would show a progress percentage and a 'recovering' state. The output shows no such activity.
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Degraded
Why this is correct
'State : clean, degraded' and a 'removed' device confirm the array is running in a degraded mode without full redundancy.
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Healthy
Why it's wrong here
A healthy array would show all devices active and no 'degraded' state. Here, a drive is missing.
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Failed
Why it's wrong here
A failed array would have a state of 'failed' and insufficient active devices to remain operational. This array is still functional.

Quick reference

RAID Level	Min Disks	Fault Tolerance	Read	Write	Usable Capacity
RAID 0	2	None	Excellent	Excellent	100%
RAID 1	2	1 disk	Good	Moderate	50%
RAID 5	3	1 disk	Good	Moderate	67–94%
RAID 6	4	2 disks	Good	Lower	50–88%
RAID 10	4	1 disk per mirror	Excellent	Good	50%

RAID is not a backup strategy — it protects against disk failure but not against accidental deletion, ransomware, or site-level events.

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