Which of the following is the actual component that monitors the operation of the system processors?
A.
Management controller device.
B.
Watchdog timer.
C.
System processor.
D.
All of the above
Explanation:
While management controller devices perform server board environmental and performance functions, the actual component of the management controller device that monitors the operation of the system processors is the watchdog timer.
Incorrect Answers:
A: The management controller device’s watchdog timer component monitors the operation of the system processors.
C: System processors do not perform server board environmental and performance functions.
D: Watchdog timer is the correct answer.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 419-420.