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220-1201 Question #455: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: HDD. A repetitive clicking sound during startup combined with slow boot times is a classic indicator of a failing hard disk drive, often caused by mechanical read/write head issues that require the drive to
Submitted by sofia.br· Mar 30, 2026Hardware
Question
A user notices a clicking sound each time they turn on a workstation, and it takes a long time for the system to start up. Which of the following should the technician replace?
Options
- AFan
- BHDD
- CRAM
- DSSD
Explanation
A repetitive clicking sound during startup combined with slow boot times is a classic indicator of a failing hard disk drive, often caused by mechanical read/write head issues that require the drive to
Topics
#HDD failure symptoms#Workstation troubleshooting#Storage device diagnostics
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