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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Refer to the exhibit
Exhibit
Event ID 41: Kernel-Power The system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first.
Refer to the exhibit. What does this event log entry indicate?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the distinction between 'unexpected' and 'planned' shutdowns by using event ID 41 versus event ID 1074, where candidates may confuse a scheduled restart (which logs a clean shutdown) with an unexpected power loss.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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A power outage or unexpected shutdown occurred
The event log entry indicates a system shutdown that was not expected or planned, as shown by the 'unexpected' keyword and the event ID 41 in the System log, which corresponds to the Kernel-Power source. This typically occurs when the system loses power or crashes without a clean shutdown process, such as during a power outage or hardware failure.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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A virus infected the system
Why it's wrong here
No virus-specific information is in this event.
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A software update was installed
Why it's wrong here
Updates generate different event IDs.
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A power outage or unexpected shutdown occurred
Why this is correct
Event ID 41 specifically logs an unclean shutdown.
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A scheduled restart took place
Why it's wrong here
Scheduled restarts log clean shutdown events.
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