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SK0-005 troubleshooting Practice Question
A technician is troubleshooting a server that fails to boot. The server displays a 'Boot Device Not Found' error. The technician verifies that the hard drives are spinning and appear in the RAID controller's BIOS. What should the technician check next?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Boot order in BIOS
Option B is correct because boot order is a common cause of 'Boot Device Not Found' when drives are detected. Option A is wrong because if drives are spinning and detected, cables are likely fine. Option C is wrong because missing OS files typically produce a different error. Option D is wrong because the array status is already verified as healthy.
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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Boot order in BIOS
Why this is correct
If the boot order is set to a non-bootable device or the wrong disk, the server will not find the boot device even though drives are present.
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Operating system files
Why it's wrong here
Missing or corrupt OS files would typically generate a different error, such as 'Missing operating system' or a blue screen.
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SATA cable connections
Why it's wrong here
While loose cables can cause boot issues, the drives are spinning and detected by the controller, so cables are likely fine.
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RAID array status
Why it's wrong here
The technician already verified the drives appear in the RAID controller, so the array status is likely healthy; if it were degraded, the drives might not appear.
Quick reference
RAID Level Comparison
| RAID Level | Min Disks | Fault Tolerance | Read | Write | Usable Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAID 0 | 2 | None | Excellent | Excellent | 100% |
| RAID 1 | 2 | 1 disk | Good | Moderate | 50% |
| RAID 5 | 3 | 1 disk | Good | Moderate | 67–94% |
| RAID 6 | 4 | 2 disks | Good | Lower | 50–88% |
| RAID 10 | 4 | 1 disk per mirror | Excellent | Good | 50% |
RAID is not a backup strategy — it protects against disk failure but not against accidental deletion, ransomware, or site-level events.
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Last reviewed: Jul 26, 2026
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