Asked by Thembelihle Khuzwayo on Jul 20, 2024
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A user's computer fails to boot and displays S.M.A.R.T.errors.Which of the following components is most likely to have failed?
A) CPU
B) RAM
C) Display
D) HDD
S.M.A.R.T. Errors
Errors reported by a self-monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology system within hard drives and SSDs to indicate potential failure risks.
HDD
Hard Disk Drive, a data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information.
Component
A part or element of a larger system that contributes to its functionality, such as hardware components in a computer or software components in an application.
- Identify various storage technologies and their suitable uses.
Verified Answer
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Kayla CochranJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
S.M.A.R.T. errors indicate a failure in the hard disk drive (HDD). The S.M.A.R.T. system is designed to detect and report on a variety of hard drive indicators such as overheating, bad sectors, and imminent failure.
Learning Objectives
- Identify various storage technologies and their suitable uses.