A customer is considering a multipurpose device to create a home network. Which three devices are usually integrated into a multipurpose network device? (Choose three.)
  • switch
  • router
  • wireless access point

An employee reports that the antivirus software cannot obtain updates. The support technician notices that the license for the software has expired. The technician adds a new license to the software and completes the update service. What should the technician do next?

  • Run a full virus scan on the computer.
A technician is performing hardware maintenance of PCs at a construction site. What task should the technician perform as part of a preventive maintenance plan?
  • Remove dust from intake fans.
What is the best way to determine if a CPU fan is spinning properly?
  • Visually inspect the fan when the power is on to ensure it is spinning.
What are three benefits of computer preventive maintenance? (Choose three.)
  • improvement in data protection
  • extension of the life of components
  • reduction in the number of equipment failures
In which step of the troubleshooting process would a technician have to do more research on the Internet or within the computer manual in order to solve a problem?
  • Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution.
Which two types of data should be backed up before troubleshooting a computer for a customer? (Choose two.)
  • Internet Explorer favorites files
  • documents that are created by the customer

An employee reports that the output of a workstation display is distorted. The technician checks the manufacturer’s website and downloads the latest version of the video driver. After the video driver is installed, what should the technician do next?

  • Open a video editing application to verify the video performance.
What is the next step after a possible solution is implemented during a troubleshooting process?
  • Verify the full system functionality and apply maintenance procedures.
What is the purpose of documenting the information that is obtained from the customer in the work order?
  • to use the information to aid in solving the problem

A helpdesk technician takes a call, “Good morning, this is the helpdesk. My name is Greg. How may I help you today?” The frantic caller states, “My computer will not turn on and I have a presentation in 15 minutes.” The technician responds, “Now calm down and let us see what we can do.” The technician then proceeds to lead the caller through the process of checking power cables and power lights. Which troubleshooting step is being used at this point?

  • Identify the problem.

A specific computer has an issue that could not be resolved by the help desk technician. The on-site technician finds that Windows updates have been disabled. The technician re-enables the update service, configures the computer for automatic updates, downloads and installs all missing updates, ensures the computer boots successfully, and verifies with the customer that the issue has been resolved. Which step, if any, is next?

  • Document the findings, actions, and outcomes.
A computer technician performed a number of actions to correct a problem. Some actions did not solve the problem, but eventually, a solution was found. What should be documented?
  • everything that was done to try to solve the problem
A customer asks for a solution to a printer problem that is beyond the knowledge level of the technician. What should the technician do?
  • Gather as much information as possible and escalate the problem.

After consulting the manufacturer manuals, a technician applies a series of recommended solutions that resolve a problem with a workstation computer. What is the next step in the troubleshooting process that the technician should perform?

  • Verify the solution and confirm full system functionality.
What should a technician do before beginning any troubleshooting steps on a customer’s computer?
  • Perform a data backup.

If a technician is unable to create a backup of data on a customer’s computer, what three pieces of information should the technician include on the liability release form signed by the customer before beginning work? (Choose three.)

  • permission to work on the computer without a current backup available
  • a release from liability if data is lost or corrupted
  • a description of the work to be performed
During what step in the troubleshooting process does the technician demonstrate to the customer how the solution corrected the problem?
  • Document the findings, actions, and outcomes.
When troubleshooting a computer, where can a technician find updated information about errors caused by the system, the user, or the software?
  • Event Viewer