Which of the following will the technician be installing?

A technician is setting up a new desktop computer and will be installing the hard drive directly on the motherboard without using cables to connect it.

Which of the following will the technician be installing?
A . Thunderbolt
B. eSATA
C. M.2
D. SCSI

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Answer: C

Explanation:

M.2 is a form factor for solid-state drives (SSDs) that enables direct attachment to the motherboard without the need for cables. Thunderbolt is a high-speed interface that supports data transfer, video output, and charging. eSATA is an external interface for connecting SATA devices. SCSI is an older interface standard for connecting hard drives, printers, and other peripherals.

Installing a hard drive directly on the motherboard without using cables is usually done with an M.2 slot. References: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Guide, Ninth Edition, Chapter 5