CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 158

A server technician downloaded new firmware from the manufacturer’s website. The technician then attempted to install the firmware on the server, but the installation failed, stating the file is potentially corrupt.

Which of the following should the technician have checked prior to installing the firmware?

Answer options

• A. DLP configuration
• B. MBR failure
• C. ECC support
• D. MD5 checksum

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because checking the MD5 checksum ensures that the firmware file has not been altered or corrupted during the download process. The other options, such as DLP configuration, MBR failure, and ECC support, do not directly relate to verifying the integrity of the firmware file prior to installation.