While Troubleshooting a Magnetic Hard Drive, a Technician Hears a Loud

question 313

Multiple Choice

While troubleshooting a magnetic hard drive, a technician hears a loud clicking noise, identifies S.M.A.R.T. errors, and notices the operating system will not load. Which of the following is MOST likely the issue?

• A) The cooling fans are faulty, causing overheating.
• B) The read/write head is failing.
• C) The CPU is overclocked.
• D) There are mismatched memory modules.

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Definitions:

Adequate Records

Comprehensive and accurate documentation of financial transactions necessary for accounting and tax compliance.

Payee

In a monetary transaction, the recipient of the payment.

Maker

In a financial context, the maker is the party that creates or issues a financial instrument, such as a check or promissory note.

Cashier

An employee who handles customer transactions and the management of money in a retail environment, often responsible for processing cash, credit, and other forms of payment.