CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 342

A user's workstation is failing to load. An analyst inspects the workstation and sees a message that states there is no bootable device. Which of the following should the analyst do first?

Answer options

• A. Reimage the machine back to factory defaults.
• B. Verify drive readability in the BIOS.
• C. Select safe mode when the machine begins booting.
• D. Boot to a Linux live image.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct action is to verify drive readability in the BIOS, as this step helps determine if the drive is recognized by the system and functioning properly. If the drive is not readable, reimaging or booting from other sources would not be effective. Selecting safe mode is only applicable if the operating system is partially functional, which is not the case here.