Which Disk Subsystem Is Considered to Be the Most Reliable

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which disk subsystem is considered to be the most reliable and highest performance for use in enterprise and high-utilization environments?

• A) PATA
• B) SAS
• C) IDE
• D) SATA

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Definitions:

Markup

The surcharge applied to the original cost of items to compensate for overhead expenses and secure earnings.

Plantwide Predetermined Rate

A single overhead rate calculated using the total estimated overhead costs divided by an estimated allocation base for an entire factory or plant.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the time that a machine is in operation, used in costing and operational analysis.

Departmental Predetermined Rates

Overhead allocation rates set in advance for specific departments to allocate indirect costs more accurately.