CompTIA
220-801 · Question #915
When troubleshooting a PC that intermittently shuts off, which of the following should be monitored?
The correct answer is B. CPU temperature. When the CPU temperature exceed the limit, the PC will shut off to wade off the heat and normalize the temperature otherwise the CPU will melt down.
Hardware and network troubleshooting
Question
When troubleshooting a PC that intermittently shuts off, which of the following should be monitored?
Options
- ABoot sequence
- BCPU temperature
- CSMART status
- DTPM module
How the community answered
(39 responses)- A3% (1)
- B74% (29)
- C8% (3)
- D15% (6)
Explanation
When the CPU temperature exceed the limit, the PC will shut off to wade off the heat and normalize the temperature otherwise the CPU will melt down.
Topics
#CPU temperature#thermal shutdown#intermittent failure#system monitoring
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