CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 174

Following a recent power outage, a server in the data center has been constantly going offline and losing its configuration. Users have been experiencing access issues while using the application on the server. The server technician notices the date and time are incorrect when the server is online. All other servers are working. Which of the following would MOST likely cause this issue? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. The server has a faulty power supply.
• B. The server has a CMOS battery failure.
• C. The server requires OS updates.
• D. The server has a malfunctioning LED panel.
• E. The servers have NTP configured.
• F. CPU frequency scaling is set too high.

Correct answer: A, B

Explanation

The most likely causes of the issue are a defective power supply and a failed CMOS battery. A faulty power supply can lead to inconsistent server operation, while a failed CMOS battery would cause the server to lose its date and time settings, which explains the access issues users are experiencing. The other options do not directly correlate with the symptoms described.