A user notices the system clock is changed every morning. The computer is shut down daily. A technician checks the time zone and finds it is correct, and then checks the BIOS settings and finds the time to be incorrect. Which of the following is MOST likely the problem?
A) The CMOS battery does not have a charge.
B) Daylight savings time is not enabled.
C) BIOS time is set to Universal Time Coordinated.
D) The NTP server has gone offline.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The CMOS battery is responsible for maintaining the BIOS settings, including the system clock, when the computer is powered off. If the battery is depleted, the BIOS time will reset, causing the system clock to change.

A User Notices the System Clock Is Changed Every Morning