CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 345

An administrator receives an alert stating a S.M.A.R.T. error has been detected. Which of the following should the administrator run FIRST to determine the issue?

Answer options

• A. A hard drive test
• B. A RAM test
• C. A power supply swap
• D. A firmware update

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct action is to run a hard drive test, as S.M.A.R.T. errors are directly related to the health of the hard drive. The other options, such as testing RAM or swapping the power supply, are not relevant to diagnosing a hard drive issue.