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A computer that contains critical data has not been backed up and will not boot past a S. M.A.R. T, error that indicates imminent hard disk failure. Which of the following actions should the technician take FIRST?

A.
Run diagnostics on the faulty hard drive using a boot disk
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A.
Run diagnostics on the faulty hard drive using a boot disk
B.
immediately replace the hard drive generating the SMART error
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B.
immediately replace the hard drive generating the SMART error
C.
Turn off S. M. A. R. T, monitoring in the computer's BIOS settings
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C.
Turn off S. M. A. R. T, monitoring in the computer's BIOS settings
D.
Attempt to boot the operating system in safe mode
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D.
Attempt to boot the operating system in safe mode
Suggested answer: A

Explanation:

The technician should run diagnostics on the faulty hard drive using a boot disk first when a computer that contains critical data has not been backed up and will not boot past a S.M.A.R.T. error that indicates imminent hard disk failure.

Reference: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Guide, Exam 220-1001, Page 376

asked 02/10/2024
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