Practice Quiz

CompTIA A+ 220-902

Category - Software Troubleshooting

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Which of the following issues/errors would cause the system to hang or lock up, mostly when the system is about to boot?
  1. Blue Screen of Death
  2. Faulty power supply
  3. Faulty Monitor
  4. Malfunctioning USB port
Explanation
Answer: A - The errors that cause a system lock during a boot is called the Blue Screen of Death. These errors usually indicate an error number and some information on the error.

Key Takeaway:
Blue Screen of Death (or BSOD) is an error which can cause the system to lock up when the system is booting. This is mainly caused by either faulty hardware (especially memory chips) or by operating system related issues. BSOD is the informal name given by users to the Windows general protection fault error.
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