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Education - IBM - Troubleshooting for Hardware, Networks, and Software

 

client’s workstation to troubleshoot a problem with their computer. Their computer is on, but their screen is blank. Based on some basic troubleshooting that you’ve already done, you suspect that the client’s monitor is not working properly.

What can you do to verify that the monitor is the problem in this scenario?

A.      Use another computer to verify if the monitor is the problem or not.

B.      Read the user manual to verify if the monitor should be blank or not.

C.     Use another working monitor to verify if the monitor is the problem or not.

D.     Write a script and check the system logs for information about the monitor.

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Q: You’re an IT professional supporting a nonprofit organization. Two volunteers have ongoing problems with their wireless network connection. After removing variables and trying some functional troubleshooting, you discover that both volunteers have the same identity on the network. 

What networking setting is having the problem?

A.      TCP/IP

B.      Wifi

C.     VPN

D.     Firewall

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Q: Your friend wants to install productivity software on their company device. They can download the application, but when they attempt to install it they receive an installation failure message.

Which of the following checks should you perform to troubleshoot a company device that will not allow the installation of software on it?

A.      Check for flashing lights and beeping.

B.      Check the environmental considerations.

C.     Check hardware like routers and modems.

D.     Check workplace software for conflicts.

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Q: You plug your wired headset into your computer. The headset does not show up on your device list, and you can’t hear any sound out of your headset. You unplug your headset and then plug it into another port on your device. Now you hear sound through your headset.

What troubleshooting technique are you using?

A.      Functional testing

B.      Structural testing

C.     Root cause analysis

D.     Debugging

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Q: Which of the following is the term for what you do to get a product that you were using to work again?

A.      Debugging

B.      Troubleshooting

C.     Understanding

D.     Workarounds

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Q: You are using a knowledge base to troubleshoot an issue with your computer. An article in the knowledge base suggests using the F3 key on your keyboard to find keywords about your topic quickly. However, when you press the F3 key, nothing happens. 

Which one of the following steps is an effective first step to determine if your keyboard is faulty?

A.      Replace the F3 key on your keyboard.

B.      Check the user manual for best practices on how to use the F3 key.

C.     Test using the F3 key in several different applications.

D.     Update the firmware on your keyboard.

Answer:

Q: When you are troubleshooting and tracking important events happening on a device, what resource are you able to use for more information?

A.      Different hardware

B.      Functional testing

C.     Log files

D.     Software manuals

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Q: You’ve recently moved to a new building. Your computer was working fine at your old building. The new building is very dusty, and suddenly your computer is not working well.

Which of the following conditions might play a role in how your computer functions?

A.      It is a faulty device, and it should be replaced.

B.      The settings are wrongly configured.

C.     The variables are too many, and there is not enough information.

D.     The environment is impacting how the hardware is working.

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Q; Your router isn’t connecting to the internet, and you’ve checked that your internet service provider (ISP) is not experiencing any outages in your area. You suspect that your home network is not connecting to your ISP.

Which of the following pieces of hardware is most likely responsible for the reason that your home network is unable to connect to the internet?

A.      Laptop

B.      Router

C.     Firmware

D.     Modem

Answer:

Q: Which of the following is a type of network that uses radio signals to transmit data between two network nodes?

A.      Wired

B.      Wireless

C.     Hardware

D.     Driver

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Q: A member of your team is frustrated because the notes they’ve added on their device are not showing up in your shared online document. You notice that your teammate’s computer is not connected to the internet, and you know that most collaboration software needs internet access to function properly. You’re able to resolve their issue quickly by getting their computer back online.

Why were you able to resolve your teammate’s problem?

A.      You understand the foundational function of the software.

B.      You remember that your teammate does not like being online.

C.     You know how to get your teammate’s computer online.

D.     You understand why your teammate is frustrated.

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Q: Which of the following is a term for testing software for issues and errors before it is released to the public?

A.      Workarounds

B.      Debugging

C.     Troubleshooting

D.     Assisting

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Q: What term best describes a person’s general understanding of what something is, its features and functions, and what to look for when something goes wrong?

A.      Environmental awareness

B.      Proper assumptions

C.     Working knowledge

D.     Expected behavior

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Q: Your computer is connected to your home network, and your internet service provider (ISP) is not having an outage. However, you still have problems connecting and receiving data from the internet.

Which of the following is a possible reason that your home network cannot receive data from the internet?

A.      Problems with your ISP

B.      Problems with your microwave

C.     Problems with client devices

D.     Problems with your router

Answer:

Q: Your computer is unable to connect to the internet, and you’re not sure what the problem is. You have checked that your computer settings are configured correctly to connect to your modem, and you’ve made sure that your modem is plugged in and connected to your router. You suspect that your router might be the problem.

What step can you take to check that your router is the problem?

A.      Run a virus scanner on the router.

B.      Swap out the suspect part.

C.     Check to see if there was rain overnight.

D.     Disassemble the router.

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