CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 228

A technician is upgrading the memory in a workstation. While the case is open, the technician cleans out all the dust that has accumulated around the components. The technician installs the memory and then attempts to boot the system, but the system gets stuck while displaying the following message:

Boot media not found -
Which of the following will MOST likely fix the issue and allow the system to boot properly?

Answer options

• A. Remove the new memory modules.
• B. Reseat the hard drive cables.
• C. Replace the graphics card.
• D. Reapply thermal paste to the CPU.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because reseating the hard drive cables can ensure a proper connection, which is critical for the system to detect the boot media. Removing the new memory modules (A) may not be necessary if the memory upgrade was successful, while replacing the graphics card (C) and reapplying thermal paste to the CPU (D) are unrelated to the boot media detection issue.