Test Out Ch 2.6.3 Practice Questions
You have just installed a new USB card reader in your windows computer. Every time you perform a certain action using the reader, you get an error message that you have never seen before. Which of the following actions should you perform first?
Check the manufacturer's web site on information about the error message. For information about a specific error, check the manufacturer's website. Taking any other action might fix the problem but would most likely just waste time. I most cases, device-specific problems can be corrected with a new driver or other software update.
As an IT technician for your company, you have been notified that the windows domain does not seem to be functioning properly. Being familiar with domains, you are fairly confident you know what the issue is. But just to be safe, you take the applicable time to gather information and to identify what, if anything, has changed. Which of the following is the BEST next step?
Create a hypothesis. You have performed the first two essential steps of gathering additional information and identifying what, if anything, has changed. The best next step is to create a hypothesis that could potentially explain the problem. To do this, you may need to do a lot of research. You should check frequently asked questions and knowledge bases that are available on the internet. You should also consult with your peers to try to validate your hypotheses. Using this information, you can then narrow down the results to the one or two most likely causes. After you have narrowed things down to the one or two most likely causes, you can determine the appropriate fix by consulting with your peers, reviewing knowledge bases, looking at other websites, and using your own experience to identify the steps that are needed to fix the problem. The fix can then be implemented as needed.
A user reports that she can't turn on her computer. After some investigation, you find that power supply is malfunctioning. Which of the following actions should you perform next?
Create a plan of action
A user reports he can not use several network files. After some investigation, you determine that the problem is with a network server. Which of the following should be performed NEXT?
Determine if escalation is needed After you identify the most probable cause, escalate the problem if it is beyond your ability to fix or your scope of management. For example, the problem might be in the network server configuration, which you are not authorized to correct. When forwarding the problem to someone else, be sure to describe the nature of the problem, the actions you have already taken, and the symptoms that lead you to believe the problem is outside of your area of responsibility. If you have decided that escalation is not necessary, create an action plan that includes the fix and identifies possible effects of implementing the fix. After the solution has been implemented, verify that it works and that there were no unforeseen consequences. Finally, document the problem and the solution.
A user reports that he can't send print jobs to a specific printer. You are able to reproduce the problem on the user's computer. Which of the following actions should you perform NEXT?
Determine whether anything has changed.
A user reports the projector in the conference room has display issues when it is connected to his laptop. After identifying the cause and completely resolving the issue, the projector displays the images perfectly both on his laptop and projector. Which of the following troubleshooting should be performed NEXT?
Document the solution. You have identified the problem, completed and test the task, and verified full system functionality. You should now document the solution so if the same display issue returns, you or your replacement will know what to do.
A user sends a print job to a network printer, and it prints page after page of random characters. He calls the help desk and a technician discovers that a wrong printer drive has been loaded and loads the correct one. Which of the following should be performed next?
Educate the user as to how the problem was resolved and verify that they are satisfied with the results. After resolving any incident, you should spend a few minutes with the user, client, or customer, explain how the problem was resolved, and verify that they are satisfied with the results.
As an IT technician for your company, you are in the process of setting up several servers in your network. During the process, one of the servers is misconfigured and is, therefore, having trouble synchronizing information with other servers. Which of the following is the BEST next step?
Gather information. The Technician's first step is to gather information. This is critical. You need to determine exactly what has happened. What were the symptoms? Were there any error messages displayed? What did those error messages say? How extensive is the problem? Is it isolated to a single system, or are many systems experiencing the same problem? By gathering additional information, you can identify what has changed, and then you can form a hypothesis. With a hypothesis in place, you can then determine the appropriate fix. And finally, you can implement the fix and test to for favorable results.
While you answering help desk calls, a field customer calls and complains that he can not print to a work group laser printer. which of the following questions should you ask first
Have you ever printed to that printer?
You are responsible for managing client workstations for your company. A frantic user calls you one morning exclaiming "Nothing is Working!" Which of the following actions should you perform FIRST?
Identify the problem Currently, you have no idea what problem the user is having. The first step is to identify the problem. You need to ask questions to identify what the problem and its symptoms are. You can find out what has changed only after you know a bit more about the problem. Before taking any actions, back up the system to protect user data. Establish a theory and a plan of action only after you know what the problem is.
Which of the following is a benefit of good documentation?
It saves time and money in troubleshooting problems. By keeping adequate documentation, you can reduce the time and money spent troubleshooting. While documentation can help reduce troubleshooting, it can never completely eliminate it. Documentation helps you know when regular maintenance of hardware is required, but does not eliminate maintenance. Documentation helps you plan for hardware updates, but does not reduce the requirements to replace the hardware.
A user reports her system is running slow when saving files. You determine that you will need to upgrade her hard disk. You identify the components that are required and schedule a repair for later that afternoon. Which of the steps have you forgotten in your troubleshooting process?
Perform a back up
A user reports that he is unable to access data on an external hard drive. You investigate the problem and determine that the USB cable connection to the hard drive is damaged. You replace the cable. Which of the following actions should you take next?
Test the solution. After implementing the solution, verify full system functionality. Make sure that the solution has fully fixed the problem and has not caused any other problems. Document the problem and solution after it has been fixed and verified. Determine if escalation is needed and create an action plan before implementing the solution.
A user reports that her monitor has stopped working. While troubleshooting the issue, you discover a bad video card in the system. You replace the video card and connect the monitor cable to the card. Which of the following should you perform NEXT in your troubleshooting strategy?
Test the solution. After you implement a solution, you should always verify full system functionality. Sometimes, more than one problem exists, or your solution may not have solved the problem. For example, in this case, an incorrect driver for the video card could potentially continue to cause display issues. By verifying system functionality, you can ensure the problem is completely resolved. Explaining what you did, implementing preventative measures, and documenting the solution would occur after you have tested the solution to make sure the problem is completely fixed.
