CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 147

An administrator is alerted to an issue with server hardware deployed as a virtualization host. The alert indicates a predictive failure in a DIMM module. Which of the following is the BEST action for the administrator to take?

Answer options

• A. Replace the failed module during the next scheduled downtime.
• B. Hot swap the failed module immediately.
• C. Schedule an outage to replace the failed module immediately.
• D. Hot swap the failed module during the next scheduled downtime.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because scheduling an outage allows for immediate attention to the predictive failure, ensuring minimal risk to data integrity and system stability. Option A delays the issue, which could lead to a complete failure. Option B is not always possible with certain hardware that does not support hot swapping, and D also delays the resolution until the next scheduled downtime.