SK0-003 · Question #596
A server is overheating. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
The correct answer is C. Dust has gathered up inside the server. The most common and frequent cause of a server overheating is the accumulation of dust inside the chassis, which obstructs airflow and reduces cooling efficiency.
Question
A server is overheating. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
Options
- AThe RAM used was an incorrect brand.
- BThe boot sequence was set improperly.
- CDust has gathered up inside the server.
- DThe server is being overclocked.
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C91% (29)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
The most common and frequent cause of a server overheating is the accumulation of dust inside the chassis, which obstructs airflow and reduces cooling efficiency.
Using an incorrect brand of RAM might lead to compatibility issues or system instability, but it is not a direct or likely cause of server overheating.
An improperly set boot sequence would prevent the server from starting correctly or loading the operating system, but it would not cause the server hardware to overheat.
Dust accumulation inside a server is a very common cause of overheating because it clogs heatsinks, fans, and vents, restricting proper airflow. This layer of dust also acts as an insulator, trapping heat within the components and preventing the cooling system from effectively dissipating heat, leading to elevated operating temperatures.
While overclocking can definitely cause a server to overheat, it is a deliberate, advanced configuration change made by an administrator, not a 'most likely' spontaneous cause of overheating in a standard production environment.
Concept tested: Server troubleshooting - overheating causes
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