CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 18

Following a recent power outage, a server in the datacenter 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 do not have NTP configured
• F. The time synchronization service is disabled on the servers

Correct answer: A, B

Explanation

The issues with the server going offline and losing configuration are likely due to a faulty power supply (A) and a failure in the CMOS battery (B). A faulty power supply can lead to unstable operation, while a dead CMOS battery can cause the server to lose its date and time settings. The other options, while potentially problematic, do not directly explain the symptoms observed.