CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 469

A desktop support technician receives an escalated ticket regarding a computer that displays the following message upon booting up: The amount of system memory has changed. Which of the following components is failing?

Answer options

• A. GPU
• B. HDD
• C. RAM
• D. CPU

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The message about system memory changing indicates an issue with the RAM, as it is directly related to system memory. The GPU, HDD, and CPU do not affect the detection of system memory during the boot process, making them unlikely causes of the error.