CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 234

A server located in an IDF of a paper mill reboots every other day at random times. Which of the following should the technician perform on the server first?

Answer options

• A. Check the power cables.
• B. Clean the fans.
• C. Replace the RAM.
• D. Reattach the CPU heat sink.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Cleaning the fans is crucial as overheating can cause random reboots, especially in environments like a paper mill where dust can accumulate. While checking power cables, replacing RAM, and reattaching the CPU heat sink are also important, they are less likely to be the immediate cause of the random reboots compared to fan obstruction.