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CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (V14) Practice Question

An employee has contacted you because their desktop computer has suddenly started producing loud grinding noises during operation. The employee confirms there has been no physical damage to the machine or any recent hardware installations. What should be your initial theory of the probable cause for this noise?

  • Insufficient RAM

  • Overheating CPU leading to automatic shutdown

  • Failing hard drive or fans

  • Incompatible software installation

CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (V14)
Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
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