Section: Core

10) What happens when a second SATA 3.0 device is added to a SATA cable that already contains a SATA 1.5 device?

1. Errors occur on faster device.
   
2. Bus speed reduces to 1.5.
   
3. The slower device will not be detected.
   
4. It cannot be added.
   

SATA specifications and hardware permit only one device on each SATA cable. Multiple cable connections are available on the SATA controller for expansion.

Exam Objective: 1.7 Compare and contrast various connection interfaces and explain their purpose.