A user connects a new scanner to a computer via USB, but the scanning software reports that no scanner is detected. What is the most likely cause?

The scanner's paper tray is empty

The scanner's IP address is incorrect

The scanner's driver is not installed or is outdated

The computer's monitor is not set to the correct resolution

A user connects a new monitor to a laptop using a DisplayPort cable. The laptop is running Windows and the monitor is detected, but the screen is black. The user has tried pressing the monitor's power button and it is on. What is the most likely next step to troubleshoot the black screen?

Update the monitor's driver from Device Manager.

Replace the DisplayPort cable with an HDMI cable.

Press the Windows key + P and select 'Duplicate' or 'Extend'.

A printer manufacturer provides a driver on a CD. What is the most common reason a user would need to install this driver manually?

The computer's monitor is not turned on

The printer's paper tray is empty

The operating system does not have a built-in driver for that specific printer model

The printer's USB cable is faulty

A user has a laptop with a built-in display and an external monitor connected via HDMI. The user wants to use the external monitor as the primary display and have the laptop screen as a secondary display. The external monitor is currently set as 'Extend'. What should the user do to make the external monitor the primary display?

In Display settings, select the external monitor and check 'Make this my main display'.

Change the display mode to 'Duplicate'.

Update the external monitor's driver.

Disconnect the laptop display in Device Manager.

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21foundation · easy
A user connects a new scanner to a computer via USB, but the scanning software reports that no scanner is detected. What is the most likely cause?
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22application · medium
A user connects a new monitor to a laptop using a DisplayPort cable. The laptop is running Windows and the monitor is detected, but the screen is black. The user has tried pressing the monitor's power button and it is on. What is the most likely next step to troubleshoot the black screen?
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23foundation · easy
A printer manufacturer provides a driver on a CD. What is the most common reason a user would need to install this driver manually?
Select an answer first
24expert · hard
A user has a laptop with a built-in display and an external monitor connected via HDMI. The user wants to use the external monitor as the primary display and have the laptop screen as a secondary display. The external monitor is currently set as 'Extend'. What should the user do to make the external monitor the primary display?
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Questions 21–24

A user connects a new scanner to a computer via USB, but the scanning software reports that no scanner is detected. What is the most likely cause?

A user connects a new monitor to a laptop using a DisplayPort cable. The laptop is running Windows and the monitor is detected, but the screen is black. The user has tried pressing the monitor's power button and it is on. What is the most likely next step to troubleshoot the black screen?

A printer manufacturer provides a driver on a CD. What is the most common reason a user would need to install this driver manually?

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