Exam 220-1102 topic 1 question 248 discussion

Actual exam question from CompTIA's 220-1102

Question #: 248
Topic #: 1

A user is no longer able to start the OS on a computer and receives an error message indicating there is no OS found. A technician reviews the audit logs and notes that the user's system posted a S.M.A.R.T. error just days before this issue. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?

A. Boot order
B. Malware
C. Drive failure
D. Windows updates

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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

by Mehsotopes at Aug. 9, 2023, 1:21 a.m.

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Footieprogrammer

10 months, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: C

C is the correct answer here.

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Mehsotopes

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Selected Answer: C

Self Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology (SMART) monitors drives health. For proper use, you'll want to install the manufacturer software to show statuses & updates for your drive. Using this SMART utilizing software allows you to check drive status, allocation speeds & temperatures & age. If you want to see the status in simple context without the programs, you'll want to type the following command: wmic diskdrive get model, status :just like so. https://www.digitalcitizen.life/simple-questions-what-smart-what-does-it-do/#:~:text=To%20check%20SMART%2C%20open%20Command,status%20for%20each%20of%20them.

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