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A web designer installed the latest video editing software and now notices that when the application loads, it responds slowly. Also the hard disk LED is constantly flashing when the application is in use. What is a solution to solve the performance problem? start learning
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An employee reports that each time a workstation is started it locks up after about 5 minutes of use. What is the most likely cause of the problem? start learning
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A technician is troubleshooting a 4-year-old computer that takes a long time to boot, and identifies that the BIOS rediscovers all the hardware at every boot. What action would fix this problem? start learning
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Replace the CMOS battery.
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A user has noticed that the hard drive LED on the front of the computer has stopped working. However, the computer seems to be functioning normally. What is the most likely cause of the problem? start learning
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The hard drive LED cable has come loose from the motherboard.
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During the troubleshooting of a PC that will not boot, it is suspected that the problem is with the RAM modules. The RAM modules are removed and put into another PC, which successfully powers on. The RAM modules are then put back into the original PC and it now successfully powers on as well. What was the most likely cause of the problem? start learning
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The RAM modules were not seated firmly.
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What component is most suspect if a burning electronics smell is evident? start learning
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When troubleshooting a computer, where can a technician find updated information about errors caused by the system, the user, or the software? start learning
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During what step in the troubleshooting process does the technician demonstrate to the customer how the solution corrected the problem? start learning
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Document the findings, actions, and outcomes.
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If a technician is unable to create a backup of data on a customer computer, what three pieces of information should the technician include on the liability release form signed by the customer before beginning work? (Choose three.) start learning
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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
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What should a technician do before beginning any troubleshooting steps on a customer computer? start learning
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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? start learning
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Verify the solution and confirm full system functionality.
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A customer asks for a solution to a printer problem that is beyond the knowledge level of the technician. What should the technician do start learning
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Gather as much information as possible and escalate the problem.
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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? start learning
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everything that was done to try to solve the problem
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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? start learning
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Document the findings, actions, and outcomes.
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What is the purpose of documenting the information that is obtained from the customer in the work order? start learning
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to use the information to aid in solving the problem
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What is the next step after a possible solution is implemented during a troubleshooting process? start learning
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Verify the full system functionality and apply maintenance procedures.
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An employee reports that the output of a workstation display is distorted. The technician checks the manufacturer website and downloads the latest version of the video driver. After the video driver is installed, what should the technician do next? start learning
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Open a video editing application to verify the video performance.
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Which two types of data should be backed up before troubleshooting a computer for a customer? (Choose two.) start learning
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Internet Explorer favorites files documents that are created by the customer
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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? start learning
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Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution.
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What are three benefits of computer preventive maintenance? (Choose three.) start learning
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improvement in data protection extension of the life of components reduction in the number of equipment failures
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What is the best way to determine if a CPU fan is spinning properly? start learning
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Visually inspect the fan when the power is on to ensure it is spinning.
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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? start learning
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Remove dust from intake fans.
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What is a primary benefit of preventive maintenance on a PC? start learning
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It extends the life of the components.
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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? start learning
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Run a full virus scan on the computer.
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