5.1. Demonstrate Effective Troubleshooting Methodologies and Help Desk Best Practices, Including Ticketing, Documentation, and Information Gathering. 100-150 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   A technician is documenting a network change that was made to resolve an incident. Which information is most important to include in the documentation?

   • AThe exact configuration change and the reason it was made
   • BThe technician's personal opinion about the user
   • CThe weather conditions on the day of the change
   • DThe user's phone number and email address
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2. 12foundation · easy

   A technician encounters a security incident that involves a potential data breach. According to standard operating procedures, what should the technician do first?

   • AFollow the incident escalation path to notify the appropriate security team
   • BWait for the user to report the issue again
   • CDelete all logs related to the incident to protect user privacy
   • DAttempt to fix the issue without notifying anyone
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4. 13application · medium

   A user reports that they can ping the printer's IP address but cannot print. You have verified that the printer is online and the print queue is empty. According to the OSI model, which layer should you investigate next?

   • ANetwork layer, because routing might be misconfigured.
   • BPhysical layer, because the cable might be faulty.
   • CTransport layer, because TCP ports might be blocked.
   • DApplication layer, because printing relies on protocols like IPP or SMB that operate above the network layer.
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5. 14expert · hard

   A user is upset because their internet has been slow for a week. They demand that you fix it immediately. You have checked the network and found no issues on your side. What is the best way to handle this situation?

   • AEscalate the ticket to your manager immediately.
   • BTell the user that the problem is not on your side and close the ticket.
   • CReboot the user's computer to show that you are taking action.
   • DExplain what you have checked, show the user the results, and ask if they have noticed any patterns or specific times when it is slow.
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6. 15application · medium

   A user is frustrated because they have reported the same issue multiple times. You are now handling the ticket. Which response best demonstrates professional communication and customer service?

   • AApologize for the previous experience and assure the user you will personally follow up until it is resolved
   • BTell the user to submit a new ticket because the old one is closed
   • CAsk the user to wait while you check the ticket history
   • DExplain that the issue was already resolved and they must be doing something wrong
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