You are working on a computer that has a history of spontaneous reboots, and you
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Question
You are working on a computer that has a history of spontaneous reboots, and you suspect the ATX power supply is failing. You want to test the red wire connections, which should produce +5V, and the yellow wire connections, which should produce +12V. What tools can you use to perform these tests? (Choose two.)
A. Use a multimeter to perform a manual test.
B. Use a power supply tester to perform an automated test.
C. Use a multimeter to perform an automated test.
D. Use a power supply tester to perform a manual test.
Explanation / Answer
D. It is expected for the laptop’s CPU to run slower and use less power when it is started up on the battery to conserve battery power.