FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

TROUBLESHOOTING COMPUTER ISSUES

COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What should you NEVER do to your computer when it is frozen? Doing this can cause serious damage to your computer.
A
shut the screen off
B
pull out the headphones
C
unplug it
D
none of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Unplugging your computer to QUICKLY turn it off is never a good idea! Doing so can lead to data loss or corruption and potentially cause an electrical short, leading to a power spike. Power spikes can cause damage to your power supply-or to the computer itself-so it’s best to avoid this at all costs.

Detailed explanation-2: -5. Reboot and Try Again. If you can’t even open the Task Manager, then your computer is truly locked up and the only way to get it moving again is a hard reset. Press and hold down on the power button until your computer turns off, then press the power button again to boot back up from scratch.

Detailed explanation-3: -To ensure a safe forced shutdown, use the power button rather than physically unplugging the computer from the electrical outlet. This ensures that the shutdown proceeds according to design, whereas physically unplugging the computer can cause an unsafe power fluctuation that really might damage your hardware.

Detailed explanation-4: -Restart your computer Typically, the most effective way to fix a frozen computer is to restart it. Doing so gives your system a chance to reset and start fresh. The best way to restart a frozen computer is to hold the power button down for five to 10 seconds.

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