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220-1201 · Question #226
A technician is troubleshooting a workstation that repeatedly shuts down within ten minutes of being turned on. The technician notices a loud clicking sound coming from inside the case. Which of the…
The correct answer is C. CPU fan. A failing CPU fan may make unusual noises (including clicking) and, if it is not cooling the CPU, the system will quickly overheat and shut down to prevent damage.
Submitted by rania.sa· Mar 30, 2026Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
Question
A technician is troubleshooting a workstation that repeatedly shuts down within ten minutes of being turned on. The technician notices a loud clicking sound coming from inside the case. Which of the following components should the technician check first?
Options
- AExhaust fan
- BCapacitors
- CCPU fan
- DIntake fan
How the community answered
(53 responses)- A13% (7)
- B6% (3)
- C57% (30)
- D25% (13)
Explanation
A failing CPU fan may make unusual noises (including clicking) and, if it is not cooling the CPU, the system will quickly overheat and shut down to prevent damage.
Topics
#Hardware troubleshooting#CPU fan#Overheating diagnosis#Component noise
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