FC0-U41 · Question #65
Andrew has a personal computer. One morning, he starts his computer and finds the following error message: "CMOS checksum failure." What are the most likely causes of this error? Each correct Answer…
The correct answer is B. The CMOS battery has failed. C. The CMOS chip has failed. This error message is displayed when the BIOS detects a memory problem in the CMOS. The following are the most likely causes of the error: The CMOS battery has failed. The CMOS chip has failed. In order to rectify the error, a technician should try to replace the CMOS battery…
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Andrew has a personal computer. One morning, he starts his computer and finds the following error message:
"CMOS checksum failure." What are the most likely causes of this error? Each correct Answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
Options
- ABIOS has become outdated.
- BThe CMOS battery has failed.
- CThe CMOS chip has failed.
- DSoftware stored in the CMOS battery is infected by a virus.
How the community answered
(43 responses)- A7% (3)
- B74% (32)
- D19% (8)
Explanation
This error message is displayed when the BIOS detects a memory problem in the CMOS. The following are the most likely causes of the error: The CMOS battery has failed. The CMOS chip has failed. In order to rectify the error, a technician should try to replace the CMOS battery. If this step does not work, it may indicate that the CMOS chip is bad. Answer option A is incorrect. An outdated BIOS will not display this error. The outdated BIOS may create problems with new hardware added to the computer. Answer option D is incorrect. The CMOS battery does not contain any software and cannot be infected by viruses.
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