What makes a dynamic disk?



Which one of these characteristics is unique to a dynamic disk?

A) Can be used by all DOS versions

B) Includes both primary and extended partitions

C) Can span multiple disks to create a large volume

D) Can be used by all Windows versions

E) Is a snappy dresser and is the life of the party


The answer: C) Can span multiple disks to create a large volume

Dynamic disks have unique capabilities, such as striping, mirroring, and the spanning of multiple disks to create a large volume.

Want to know more? Watch “Managing Disks.”

When you add a new hard drive into a Windows system, you’re faced with a large number of partition options, disk status information, and drive options. In this video, you’ll learn the differences in partition types, how to add or modify Windows disks, and how to use the powerful Windows Disk Management utility.