A technician has added an external hard drive to a personal computer. The hard drive is powered on, but the computer does not see the new hard disk. Which of the following is the FIRST thing the technician should check?
A) The power cable
B) The OS version for compatibility
C) The hard drive firmware revision
D) The data cable

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The first thing to check is the data cable, as it is responsible for the communication between the hard drive and the computer. If the data cable is not properly connected or is faulty, the computer will not recognize the hard drive.

A Technician Has Added an External Hard Drive to a Personal