CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 143

A server shut down after an extended power outage. When power was restored, the system failed to start. A few seconds into booting, the Num Lock, Scroll Lock, and Caps Lock LEDs flashed several times, and the system stopped. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

Answer options

• A. The keyboard is defective and needs to be replaced.
• B. The system failed before the display card initialized.
• C. The power supply is faulty and is shutting down the system.
• D. The NIC has failed, and the system cannot make a network connection.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the fact that the system stops shortly after booting indicates that the problem lies in the initialization sequence, likely before the display card is ready. Options A, C, and D are less likely as they do not directly relate to the symptoms observed during the boot process.