Types of Computer System Errors

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What is the first error described in the text?

  • The computer boots but doesn't continue loading the operating system
  • The computer shows the processor or motherboard brand but doesn't continue booting
  • No video output with a flashing yellow LED on the monitor (correct)
  • No video output with a steady orange LED on the monitor

Which error is characterized by the computer restarting repeatedly after showing the processor or motherboard brand?

  • Doesn't boot - the computer restarts over and over again after showing the processor or motherboard brand (correct)
  • Pop-up windows appear even when the internet is disconnected
  • No video output with a steady orange LED on the monitor
  • The operating system never finishes loading

Which error is described as an 'aftershock virus'?

  • Safe mode doesn't work, and only a list of files in Command prompt style is shown
  • Lots of pop-up windows showing on standby mode, even when the internet is disconnected (correct)
  • No video output with a flashing yellow LED on the monitor
  • The computer boots but doesn't continue loading the operating system

What happens when attempting to enter Safe mode, according to the text?

<p>Safe mode does not work, and only a list of files in Command prompt style is shown (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which error is characterized by hardware installation windows appearing repeatedly, even after restarting the computer?

<p>Lots of hardware installation windows appear, even after restarting the computer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the error described as 'Never Ending Loading of Operating system'?

<p>The computer opens up, then boots, but when the operating system loads, it doesn't continue, and it would take a lifetime to wait for it to load (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of error is caused by corrupted hardware, such as malfunctioning RAM modules and bad sectors on hard disks?

<p>Stop errors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of error is primarily caused by applications while they are running, typically due to glitches in the program code?

<p>Application errors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of error can be caused by misplaced web pages in a website's server or connection problems faced by browsers?

<p>Browser Status Codes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which error type can result from malfunctioning hardware components and is identified by short beep sounds from the motherboard's internal speaker?

<p>POST code errors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of error is often caused by corrupted driver files or malfunctioning hardware components, requiring the replacement of hardware in some cases?

<p>Device Manager Errors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which error type is attributed to corrupted or malfunctioning system files or software executables, leading to application shutdowns?

<p>Runtime errors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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