Janet has been using her computer for over a year now. Currently, she is facing a problem with an incorrect date and time set on her computer. She has tried to rectify it several times, but is not able to fix it. Which of the following could fix her problem?
A)Replacing the CMOS battery
B)Replacing the motherboard
C)Replacing the video card
D)Re-installing the operating system

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To fix the problem with an incorrect date and time on her computer, Janet should replace her CMOS battery.
Key Takeaway: The CMOS battery on the system board supplies power to the CMOS chip, even when the computer is turned off. This CMOS chip contains information about the system configuration, which includes hard disk settings, floppy drive settings, date and time, and the order in which the computer will look for bootable disks. An indication of incorrect time and date is due to the CMOS battery not being able to supply optimal power to the CMOS chip. So this battery must be replaced before it goes dead.

Janet Has Been Using Her Computer for Over a Year