CompTIA
220-301 · Question #405
A systems administrator tries to power down a PC for repair, but quickly pressing and releasing the power button has no effect. Why?
The correct answer is C. It is an ATX power supply, which requires holding the button for 6 seconds. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
A systems administrator tries to power down a PC for repair, but quickly pressing and releasing the power button has no effect. Why?
Options
- AThe PC is busy and will power down when ready.
- BThe UPS is being charged.
- CIt is an ATX power supply, which requires holding the button for 6 seconds.
- DIt is an AT power supply and will power down during the next CPU cycle.
How the community answered
(35 responses)- A3% (1)
- B14% (5)
- C74% (26)
- D9% (3)
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