Applications crash, the desktop case is hot, and the processor fan is not spinning. Which fault fits?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
You can connect the hot case and crashing applications to the processor fan standing still: a stalled fan lets the processor overheat. A blank default gateway affects network traffic, while a paper jam and a dead pixel do not stop the processor fan or overheat the processor.
Full Explanation
A stalled processor fan fits the symptoms: without the fan pulling heat away, the processor overheats, the case becomes hot, and applications can crash. A blank default gateway stops traffic from leaving the subnet; it does not heat the case or cause the processor fan to stop. A paper jam is a printer problem and cannot stop the processor fan. A dead pixel is a dot on a display panel and has no thermal effect on the processor. Exam caveat: before replacing the fan, confirm its fan header is plugged in; a connector that is not seated can make a working fan look dead. Practical check: power off, let the case cool, connect or replace the fan, then power on and confirm that it spins and applications stay up. Record the result on the ticket before closing the call.