A Technician Was Called to Check an Unexpected Clicking Noise

question 134

Multiple Choice

A technician was called to check an unexpected clicking noise on a desktop that has become more frequent every time a video editing application is loaded. The system fans have been replaced, but the clicking noise remains. Diagnostics have been run on the video card. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?

• A) Replace the hard drive.
• B) Replace the video card.
• C) Do a System Restore.
• D) Perform a full data backup.
• E) Scan the system for viruses.

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Definitions:

Secondary Sex Characteristics

These are features that appear during puberty, distinguishing male and female bodies, but are not directly involved in reproduction.

Adrenal Glands

A pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress

Testosterone

The most important male sex hormone. Both males and females have it, but the additional testosterone in males stimulates the growth of the male sex organs during the fetal period, and the development of the male sex characteristics during puberty.

Y Chromosomes

A sex chromosome found only in males, which contains genes that are critical for male sex determination and development.