CompTIA A+ (220-901) — Question 41

A technician arrives in Germany and discovers that when their PC is plugged into the outlet, no power is received. Which of the following actions should the technician take to get the PC to operate?

Answer options

• A. Change the BIOS settings to the local time
• B. Adjust the voltage selector switch
• C. Attach a 220-volt power strip from the current region to the PC
• D. Attach a 120-volt battery backup power supply to the PC

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct action is to adjust the voltage selector switch, as the PC may not be compatible with the higher voltage used in Germany (220V). Changing BIOS settings, using a 220-volt power strip, or connecting a 120-volt battery backup will not resolve the issue of voltage incompatibility.