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220-1201 · Question #262
220-1201 Question #262: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is D: A faulty CMOS battery. A faulty CMOS battery causes the system to lose time and BIOS settings when powered off, resulting in the computer resetting to the wrong time each time it is turned on.
Submitted by amina.ke· Mar 30, 2026
Question
Every day for a week, when a user turns on their computer, the time is wrong. A technician corrects the time, but the issue happens again. Which of the following is most likely the cause of the issue?
Options
- AA failing NIC
- BMisconstrued NTP settings
- CIncorrect time zone
- DA faulty CMOS battery
Explanation
A faulty CMOS battery causes the system to lose time and BIOS settings when powered off, resulting in the computer resetting to the wrong time each time it is turned on.
Topics
#CMOS battery#Real-Time Clock#System time#Hardware troubleshooting
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