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SK0-005 server-hardware-installation-management Practice Question
A technician installs additional RAM in a server. After powering on, the server emits a continuous beep code and does not POST. The server documentation indicates this beep code signifies a memory error. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The new RAM is not fully seated in the memory slot.
Memory errors after installation commonly result from improper seating. A beep code indicating memory detection failure points to a physical connection issue.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The total RAM exceeds the server's maximum supported capacity.
Why it's wrong here
Exceeding capacity usually results in only part of the RAM being recognized, not a failure to POST with a beep code.
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The new RAM is not fully seated in the memory slot.
Why this is correct
A loose connection is the most frequent cause of memory errors after installation. Reseating the module usually resolves the issue immediately.
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The new RAM is ECC and the existing RAM is non-ECC.
Why it's wrong here
While mixing ECC and non-ECC can cause POST failures, it would more likely result in a different error or no POST with different beep pattern, not necessarily a continuous beep. Improper seating is far more common.
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The server BIOS needs to be updated to support the new RAM type.
Why it's wrong here
A BIOS update is rarely required for basic RAM compatibility and would not typically cause an immediate beep code—it would more likely manifest as a configuration error message.
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Last reviewed: Jul 26, 2026
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