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CompTIA Exam 220-1101 Topic 1 Question 29 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's 220-1101 exam
Question #: 29
Topic #: 1
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A user's computer frequently freezes and requires multiple hard restarts to recover functionality. A technician confirms the hardware components have not been recently upgraded or replaced. Which of the following should the technician do first to troubleshoot the issue?

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Suggested Answer: C

When a computer frequently freezes and requires hard restarts, the first step a technician should take, especially when hardware components have not been recently changed, is to read the event logs. Event logs can provide critical insights into what is causing the system to freeze, including errors and warnings that precede the freeze. This information is essential for diagnosing software or operating system issues that might be causing instability. Checking the temperature or updating drivers might be subsequent steps based on findings from the event logs.

Reference: CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) troubleshooting section, which emphasizes the importance of using system logs to diagnose issues.


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Elvera
10 months ago
I would suggest checking the power supply as well, it could be failing.
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Filiberto
11 months ago
Reading the event logs could also give us clues about the cause of the freezes.
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Ollie
11 months ago
But what if the device driver is outdated and causing the problem?
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Dylan
11 months ago
I agree with a overheating CPU can cause freezing issues.
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Rickie
11 months ago
I think we should check the temperature of the CPU first.
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Fredric
12 months ago
Got it, thanks. I'll try that next.
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Deeanna
12 months ago
If checking the temperature doesn't work, you should update the device driver.
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Fredric
12 months ago
Okay, I'll do that. What if that doesn't work?
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Arthur
12 months ago
You should check the temperature of the CPU first.
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Mozelle
12 months ago
C) Read the event logs.
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Paola
12 months ago
B) Update the device driver.
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Alex
12 months ago
A) Check the temperature of the CPU.
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Fredric
12 months ago
My computer keeps freezing, what should I do?
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