A Home Computer That Has Been in Operation for More

question 113

Multiple Choice

A home computer that has been in operation for more than five years is now suffering from random shutdowns during the day. The PC is set up in an enclosed cubby built into the home office desk. Which of the following is MOST likely plaguing the PC?

• A) The PC was switched over to 240v operation mode
• B) Dust accumulation
• C) The PC's BIOS is severely out-of-date, causing PSU issues
• D) EMI

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Definitions:

Nuisance

An act, thing, or situation that causes annoyance or inconvenience.

Unbearable Noise

A level of noise that is excessively disruptive, preventing normal activities or causing significant distress.

Generator

A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Intrusion On Solitude

An invasion of privacy where an individual's personal space or affairs are interfered with without consent.