A user complains that his computer automatically reboots after a short period of time. Which of the following computer components will you change to perform preventive maintenance on the computer? a) CPU Cooling fanb) Power supplyc) Motherboardd) Hard drive

C-Motherboard

Explanation:

A motherboard is the circuit board which holds and allows communication between electronic components of a system, such as the central processing unit and memory and it is one of the most essential parts of a computer system.

Motherboard allows all the parts of a computer to receive power and communicate with one another and it is the main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer.

Motherboard allows the CPU, RAM, and all other computer hardware components to communicate with each other.

A computer automatically rebooting after a short period of time means the motherboard need to be change to perform preventive maintenance on the computer

C

Explanation:

A faulty motherboard causes a computer to reboot after a short period of time.

The motherboard is a printed circuit board, It transmits power and allows for effective communication to and between the RAM, CPU and all other computer external components. Motherboard is essential for the coordination of all the activities in the computer.

A faulty motherboard could be as a result of a leaking capacitor in it, which is caused by a bad power source.

If that occurs there is need for replacement of the Motherboard to ensure the smooth running of the computer.