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CompTIA SK0-005 Exam - Topic 1 Question 75 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's SK0-005 exam
Question #: 75
Topic #: 1
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A server recently started sending error messages about running out of memory while in use. After a maintenance period during which more memory was added, the server is still unable to consistently remain powered on. Which of the following should the technician check first?

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When troubleshooting memory-related errors, it's essential to consider several key factors:

Memory Compatibility: Memory modules must match the specifications supported by the motherboard (e.g., DDR4 vs. DDR5, ECC vs. non-ECC, buffered vs. unbuffered). Using incompatible RAM can cause boot failures, crashes, or instability.

Memory Speed: While RAM speed mismatches can affect performance, they typically do not cause a server to fail to power on. Most systems automatically adjust to the slowest module.

Memory Slots: Incorrect installation or damaged slots could be an issue, but the priority is to check compatibility first.

Boot Order: This setting controls the sequence in which devices boot the OS, which is unrelated to memory-related power issues.

Since the server remains unstable after adding memory, the most likely issue is an incompatibility with the motherboard. The first step is to verify whether the newly installed RAM meets the server's hardware requirements.


by Sage at Mar 18, 2025, 07:44 AM

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Freeman
2 months ago
Wait, how can it still have issues after adding memory?
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Roselle
2 months ago
I think memory slots could be the issue too.
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Alfred
2 months ago
Definitely check memory compatibility first.
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Barrett
3 months ago
Agreed, compatibility is key!
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Renea
3 months ago
Boot order? Really? That seems unlikely.
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Artie
3 months ago
I keep thinking about memory speed, but I’m not confident. I feel like it’s important, but maybe not the first thing to check in this scenario.
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Beckie
3 months ago
I wonder if the boot order could be the problem? It seems like it might be a long shot, but I’ve seen questions where that was the culprit.
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Junita
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like memory slots could be an issue too. I recall something about faulty slots causing similar problems.
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Kasandra
4 months ago
I think checking the memory compatibility first makes sense, especially since they added new memory. I remember a practice question about that.
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Nadine
4 months ago
Boot order? I'm not sure how that would be related to a memory issue. I'll probably rule that one out and focus on the other choices.
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Joye
4 months ago
Ah, good point. The memory slots could also be a potential problem if the new memory isn't installed correctly.
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Shaunna
4 months ago
I'm guessing the memory compatibility or speed might be the issue here. I'll focus on those options first.
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Jerry
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. The server is still having issues after adding more memory, so it's probably not a simple memory capacity problem.
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Jaime
5 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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