If you receive a S.M.A.R.T. error on your computer, the hard drive has failed and must be replaced in order for the system to boot.
Is this statement true or false?

Question

If you receive a S.M.A.R.T. error on your computer, the hard drive has failed and must be replaced in order for the system to boot. 
Is this statement true or false?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A S.M.A.R.T. error indicates a potential problem with the hard drive, suggesting it might fail soon, but it doesn't always mean the drive has already failed or that it must be replaced immediately for the system to boot.

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