220-1101 / 1102 Domain 3: Hardware

Which symptom suggests failing capacitors on a motherboard?

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. Physical socket standard (e.g., LGA1700, AM5)
  2. b. Multimeter
  3. c. 80 PLUS Gold or better
  4. d. Bulging or leaking capacitors

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Bad caps cause instability, boot failures, or shutdowns.

Correct answer(s): d. Bulging or leaking capacitors

Exam domain: Domain 3: Hardware (25% weight on the official guide).

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