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220-301 · Question #887

A faulty CD-ROM is replaced in a PC. The user complains that they can no longer hear music from their CD through the speakers via the soundcard. It is possible to hear all Windows generated sounds…

The correct answer is D. The audio cable from the CD-ROM to the soundcard is missing or disconnected. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

A faulty CD-ROM is replaced in a PC. The user complains that they can no longer hear music from their CD through the speakers via the soundcard. It is possible to hear all Windows generated sounds from the speakers. What is the MOST likely cause of the problem?

Options

  • AThe CD-ROM is set as a Slave.
  • BThe sound card driver is not working correctly.
  • CThe real mode CD-ROM driver is not installed.
  • DThe audio cable from the CD-ROM to the soundcard is missing or disconnected.

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    9% (3)
  • D
    82% (27)

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