Exam 220-1201 Topic 1 Question 69 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's 220-1201 exam
Question #: 69
Topic #: 1
A technician observes slow startup times on a laptop. Which of the following is most likely causing the issue?

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A hard disk drive (HDD), especially if it's older or nearly full, is the most common cause of slow startup times in laptops. HDDs are much slower than SSDs and can significantly bottleneck the boot process.
From CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Official Study Guide, Objective 4.1 - Troubleshoot common hardware problems:
"A slow startup or sluggish system performance is commonly due to a failing or fragmented hard disk drive (HDD). Replacing with an SSD can greatly improve boot times and overall system responsiveness." Verified Source:
* CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Official Study Guide, Chapter 4: Troubleshooting PC Hardware
* CompTIA Exam Objectives 220-1101, Domain 4.1

by Dempsey at Oct 08, 2025, 10:00 AM

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