Which of the following statements best describes what a POST card is?

Which of the following statements best describes what a POST card is? Choose all that apply.

A.
An expansion card that plugs into one of the expansion slots of the server board.

B.
POST cards are used to troubleshoot data communication cabling.

C.
POST cards are used to test for faulty cable connections.

D.
POST cards are used to troubleshoot the server system as it boots.

Explanation:
A POST card is an expansion card that plugs into one of the expansion slots of the server board, and is then used to troubleshoot the server system as it boots. POST cards are

developed by the manufacturer of the server board, and are used to perform hardware troubleshooting of that specific server board.
Incorrect
Answers:
B, C: Cable testers, another hardware diagnostic tool, is used to troubleshoot data communication cabling and for testing faulty cable connectors.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 498-503.