Exam 220-1101 topic 1 question 32 discussion

I agree with D, E. COMP TIA's notes also generated a list of POST codes and stated one beep code means all is normal. BUT, stresses not to bother memorizing beep codes because they differ upon motherboard manufacturer so I hate these questions

One beep indicates all is fine with the hardware. The text indicates an error message, usually a drive not found (boot order) or USB device not bootable message.

A. RAM module D. Boot order These two components are most likely to cause a single beep error followed by an error message during boot: RAM module: Faulty or incompatible RAM can prevent the system from booting properly. Boot order: If the boot order is incorrect, the system may not be able to find a bootable device, resulting in a boot failure. The other options are less likely to cause this specific error: Graphics card: While a faulty graphics card can cause display issues, it typically wouldn't prevent the system from booting completely. CPU: A faulty CPU would likely prevent the system from powering on at all. USB flash drive: A USB flash drive connected to the system during boot can sometimes interfere with the boot process, but it's less likely to cause a single beep error. Power supply: A faulty power supply would prevent the system from powering on. Therefore, the technician should focus on checking the RAM modules and the boot order to troubleshoot the issue.

Given the situation, where the user hears one beep on reboot and then an error message is displayed, the most likely causes are: A. RAM module B. Graphics card A single beep on reboot often points to an issue with the RAM or graphics card, as these components are commonly associated with such beep codes. The beep codes can vary by BIOS manufacturer, but RAM and graphics card issues are frequently involved. The other options (boot order, USB flash drive, power supply) are less commonly indicated by a single beep. OR In the context of a single beep on reboot followed by an error message, the most likely causes are: A. RAM module C. CPU A single beep often points to an issue with the RAM or CPU, though it can vary by BIOS type. It's less common for a single beep to indicate issues with boot order, USB drives, or the power supply. Checking the RAM and CPU would be the first steps to diagnose the problem. From chatGpt

answer seems to be D

When a machine reboots and you hear one beep followed by an error message, the most likely causes are: A. RAM module: A single beep often indicates a memory issue. The RAM module might not be seated properly or could be faulty. D. Boot order: If the boot order is incorrect, the system might try to boot from a device that doesn’t have a valid operating system, leading to an error message.

Given the symptoms described, two likely causes for the issue are: A. RAM module: The one beep heard during boot is a common BIOS POST (Power-On Self-Test) indication of a successful RAM initialization. However, if there's a problem with the RAM module, it could cause the error message to appear after the initial beep. D. Boot order: The error message displayed after the initial beep could indicate an issue with the boot order. If the system is trying to boot from a device that doesn't contain a valid operating system or is not bootable, it could result in an error message. So, options A and D are the most likely causes of the issue.

A.D . CHAT GPT will ans de you

D, E makes the most sense to me as this would be the only scenario where one or no beeps would occur. (None of my pcs beep in my house only my Playstations haha) If there was a RAM issue there would be continuous beeping. Which was actually the answer to a previous question.

The answer is AB, A. RAM module: If the RAM module is not seated properly, is incompatible, or has failed, the computer may not be able to initialize it during POST, causing a beep and an error message. B. Graphics card: Similarly, if the graphics card is not properly connected, is incompatible, or has failed, the computer won't be able to initialize the display, resulting in a beep and an error message.

I think it s A and D there are more that make sense to me.

DE because one beep code means normal post so all of the hardware is function correctly. So its another non important thing causing it like the boot order or a usb

One beep, indicates that the POST (Power On Self Test) had no errors and was successful, and thats why the display came on, meaning the graphics card is not an issue. So it would be boot order or USB flash drive issue.

not good this question we do not know what type of motherboard is...majority have standard 1 beep = normal post... if is a exception type of motherboard the problem has to tell us ... so in this situation I will ignore the post beep and look for the information that says about msg error.. it can be anything so I will bet RAM or CPU or HD

Single beep means POST completed successfully. Error would have to be "no bootable device found". This would be caused by incorrect boot order (ie, USB set to first in the list) and if you had a non bootable USB flash drive plugged in, it would try to find the bootloader and fail, thus causing the error. This happens a lot when someone first installs an OS from a USB flash drive, and forgets to reset the boot order to put the now bootable OS drive before the USB flash drive.

I agree that each motherboard may show different beep codes, so this shouldn't be a standard for every PC, however, an error message afterward could be due to a faulty or improperly seated RAM module, and boot order configuration. If the computer is attempting to boot from a device such as a USB flash drive or a network boot, that doesn't contain a valid operating system, it can result in an error message. Checking and adjusting the boot order in the BIOS/UEFI settings may resolve this issue.

RAM module (Option A): When a computer emits one beep during the boot process, it indicates a successful POST (Power-On Self-Test). However, if there is a problem with the RAM module or its seating, it can lead to the subsequent error message displayed during the boot process. Boot order (Option D): The boot order specifies the sequence in which the computer looks for bootable devices (such as hard drives, optical drives, USB drives, etc.) during the startup process. If the boot order is misconfigured, and the system tries to boot from a non-bootable device (like an empty USB flash drive), it may lead to the error message.