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220-1102 Practice Question: A Windows 10 computer fails to boot with the…

This 220-1102 practice question tests your understanding of a windows 10 computer fails to boot with the…. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.

A Windows 10 computer fails to boot with the error message 'The boot selection failed because a required device is inaccessible.' The technician suspects a problem with the Boot Configuration Data (BCD). Which command should the technician use from the Windows Recovery Environment command prompt to repair the BCD?

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A Windows 10 computer fails to boot with the error message 'The boot selection failed because a required device is inaccessible.' The technician suspects a problem with the Boot Configuration Data (BCD). Which command should the technician use from the Windows Recovery Environment command prompt to repair the BCD?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.

A

Best answer

bootrec /rebuildbcd

This command rebuilds the BCD store, identifying Windows installations and adding them to the boot configuration.

B

Distractor review

sfc /scannow

SFC scans and repairs protected system files but does not address boot configuration data.

C

Distractor review

chkdsk /f

chkdsk checks the file system integrity and fixes disk errors but does not repair the BCD.

D

Distractor review

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

DISM repairs the Windows system image, not the boot configuration data directly.

Answer analysis

Why the other options are wrong

Understanding why incorrect options are tempting is as important as knowing the correct answer.

  • sfc /scannow

    SFC scans and repairs protected system files but does not address boot configuration data.

  • chkdsk /f

    chkdsk checks the file system integrity and fixes disk errors but does not repair the BCD.

  • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

    DISM repairs the Windows system image, not the boot configuration data directly.

Common exam trap

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.

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How to think about this question

This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
  • Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
  • Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
  • Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

  • Underline the problem statement mentally.
  • Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
  • Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

Key takeaway

Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

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What does this 220-1102 question test?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: bootrec /rebuildbcd — The 'bootrec /rebuildbcd' command scans all disks and allows the user to add a missing or corrupted BCD entry. 'sfc /scannow' repairs system files, 'chkdsk /f' checks disk integrity, and 'DISM' repairs the Windows image. None of those directly rebuild the BCD. Therefore, bootrec is the correct command for this boot error.

What should I do if I get this 220-1102 question wrong?

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