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CompTIA A+ 220-901

Category - Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

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What is one sign that the CPU is overheating due to a faulty fan or heat sink?

Malfunctioning mouse
Windows blue screen of death (BSOD)
No display
PC runs out of RAM when applications load

Explanation

Answer: B - The Windows blue screen of death (BSOD) is a common sign that the CPU is overheating.

When the fan or heat sink does not function, the CPU can overheat. The Windows BSOD is common with an overheating CPU. When this happens, the technician must replace the fan and heat sink quickly or the CPU can be permanently damaged.

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