CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 325

A server administrator is deploying a UPS at a datacenter and notices the device is making an audible beep every few seconds. Which of the following is the
MOST likely cause?

Answer options

• A. The battery cable is disconnected
• B. The device is plugged into the wrong outlet
• C. The battery is faulty
• D. The serial cable is not connected

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The most likely cause for the UPS beeping is that the battery cable is disconnected, which can lead to the device signaling an alert for a missing power source. The other options, while possible, do not directly indicate an immediate issue with power connectivity, which is typically the primary reason for such audible alerts.