CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 203

A customer recently moved a high-end graphics card from a known-working computer to a different computer. The computer works without issue when viewing email and web pages or when using certain applications. However, when a game with high-end graphics requirements is opened, the program will run for a few minutes before the computer shuts down. Which of the following is MOST likely causing the problem?

Answer options

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The most likely cause of the shutdown is insufficient power supply wattage, as high-end graphics cards require more power under heavy load. The other options, such as Video RAM, CPU frequency, and monitor resolution, are less likely to cause a shutdown, as they do not directly limit the power available to the graphics card.