This morning when Paul turned on his computer at work, it would not boot. Instead, Paul reported that he heard a loud clicking noise coming from inside his computer.
What might be the problem with Paul's computer?
A) Magnetic hard drive failed.
B) SSD hard drive failed.
C) DVD drive failed.
D) Video card failed.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The loud clicking noise coming from inside the computer is a common symptom of a failing magnetic hard drive, often referred to as the "click of death." This noise occurs when the read-write head of the hard drive is trying to find its bearings and failing, which doesn't happen with SSDs, DVD drives, or video cards.

This Morning When Paul Turned on His Computer at Work