CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 93

A technician is replacing an older video card with a new high-end video card in a workstation. The installation was successful, the new card seated properly, and power is connected. However, upon booting, the computer now emits several beeps and will not boot, but shows no error messages. Which of the following is
MOST likely the cause of this issue?

Answer options

• A. The BIOS is out-of-date
• B. The is not enough PSU output
• C. There is an onboard RAM mismatch
• D. GPU is overlocked
• E. The firmware is out-of-date

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The most likely cause of the system beeping and failing to boot is insufficient PSU output, which can lead to power issues when trying to run a high-end video card. The other options, such as BIOS or firmware updates, might not directly cause the symptoms described, and RAM mismatch typically results in a different type of error indication.