For each scenario, select the best characteristic of RAID that is described.

For each scenario, select the best characteristic of RAID that is described.

Explanation: A user is concerned that the failure of a HDD will cause the loss of important data. This best choice is Redundancy.
- This involves having backup resources that can rapidly replace failed devices and lost data or connectivity.

A manager wants to be sure that employees can access the data that they need when they need it. The best choice is Availability.
- These are IT resources that can be accessed by those who need them at all times.

HDD data transfer rates have been identified as the cause of work delays. The best choice is Performance.
- This is the rate at which tasks can be performed. For storage devices, it is usually the read and write rates in MB/s.

A small business has recently grown and is running out of data storage space. The best choice is Capacity.
- This is the amount of data that can be stored.

A company is shopping for larger HDDs and finds them to be too expensive. The best choice is Economy.
- This is the relative cost of a solution based on its benefit. Economical things cost less than other things for the capabilities that they offer.

Corrupted data has been causing problems with applications. The best choice is Reliability.
- This is when devices function as intended for a predicable amount of time.

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