CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 184

A technician has assembled an ITX system with a modern processor, but the machine does not POST. The processor fan spins up, and the LEDs on the motherboard light up, but no beeps are emitted by the system. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?

Answer options

• A. An incompatible NVMe SSD is installed.
• B. An incompatible memory type is installed.
• C. The wrong generation CPU is installed.
• D. A faulty hard drive is installed.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The most likely issue is that the wrong generation CPU is installed, which can prevent the system from completing POST due to compatibility problems. The other options, while they could cause issues, are less likely to result in the absence of beep codes during POST, as components like memory and SSDs typically still allow for some level of POST functionality.