SK0-005 Question #557: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A video card in an application server was recently replaced. The server administrator is now able to log in locally and view the screen with no issues; however, the administrator notices other performance issues, including the server's slow response time. The administrator reboots the server, but the issues persist. The server's cooling fans are running as normal, and the BIOS shows the dual power supplies are each working at 30%. Which of the following is most likely causing the performance issues?

Options

• AA cable on the motherboard became unseated.
• BThe firmware is incompatible with the video card.
• CA PSU is having power issues.
• DA CMOS battery failed.
• EEnvironmental temperature issues are being experienced.

Explanation

Replacing hardware components, such as a video card, can sometimes lead to compatibility issues, especially if the system's firmware (BIOS/UEFI) does not support the new hardware. In this scenario, the server operates, and the display functions correctly, but there are performance issues like slow response times. This suggests that while the basic functionality is intact, there may be underlying compatibility problems affecting overall system performance.

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