TestOut LabSim A+ Certification Practice Exam

After configuring a RAID1 array, what should you do if Windows does not recognize the logical RAID drive?

1. Run a disk check

2. Install the drivers for the RAID controller

3. Format the drive

4. Reboot the computer

The correct answer is: Install the drivers for the RAID controller

When configuring a RAID1 array, it's essential that Windows recognizes the logical RAID drive for it to be used effectively. If the operating system does not recognize the RAID array, one of the primary reasons could be a lack of proper drivers for the RAID controller. RAID controllers often require specific drivers to communicate effectively with the operating system and to present the RAID array as a logical drive. Installing the correct drivers ensures that Windows can interface with the RAID array and visualize it as intended. This action addresses any fundamental communication issues that exist between the OS and the RAID hardware. While running a disk check, formatting the drive, or rebooting the computer are all actions that might seem reasonable, they do not directly address the problem of Windows not recognizing the RAID configuration. Running a disk check would typically be used to troubleshoot file system corruption after the drive is recognized, and formatting would erase any data on that array, which is not ideal if data integrity is a concern. Rebooting could potentially help if the system needs to refresh drivers or settings, but without the correct drivers already installed, it likely would not resolve the issue. Therefore, the most direct and effective solution is to ensure that the RAID controller drivers are installed.