CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 41

A technician unboxed a new computer, plugged it in to a UPS, and connected the requested peripherals. The computer lights and fans turn on, but the technician hears three loud, consecutive beeps during boot. Which of the following actions will remediate the issue?

Answer options

• A. Replacing the power supply
• B. Replacing the UPS
• C. Changing the CMOS battery
• D. Reseating the RAM

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The three consecutive beeps typically indicate a RAM issue, suggesting that reseating the RAM could resolve the problem. The other options, such as replacing the power supply or UPS, are not directly related to the beep codes, and changing the CMOS battery is unlikely to be the cause of the boot issue indicated by the beeping.