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But what if the device driver is outdated and causing the problem?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