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220-1201 · Question #464

Two workstations are connected to a LAN that does not have internet access. A user reports that they are unable to access a network service after a power outage. The web page warns the user that the…

The correct answer is B. Setting the system date and time in the BIOS C. Replacing the CMOS battery. After a power outage, an incorrect system date and time can cause SSL certificates to appear invalid because certificate validity depends on accurate time settings. Setting the correct system date and time in the BIOS resolves the validation issue. Replacing a depleted CMOS…

Submitted by kavita_s· Mar 30, 2026Hardware and network troubleshooting

Question

Two workstations are connected to a LAN that does not have internet access. A user reports that they are unable to access a network service after a power outage. The web page warns the user that the site is insecure. Which of the following will most likely resolve the certificate error? (Choose two.)

Options

  • ARenewing the SSL certificate
  • BSetting the system date and time in the BIOS
  • CReplacing the CMOS battery
  • DAdjusting the browser security settings
  • EOpening the HTTPS port on the workstation's firewall
  • FScanning the LAN for unauthorized devices

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    64% (25)
  • D
    10% (4)
  • E
    21% (8)
  • F
    3% (1)

Explanation

After a power outage, an incorrect system date and time can cause SSL certificates to appear invalid because certificate validity depends on accurate time settings. Setting the correct system date and time in the BIOS resolves the validation issue. Replacing a depleted CMOS battery ensures the system retains correct date and time settings after power loss, preventing recurring certificate errors.

Topics

#SSL certificate#CMOS battery#system clock#certificate error

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