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Which two tasks can help you gather relevant facts when you troubleshoot a network problem? (Choose two)

The correct answer is B. Define the problem in terms of symptoms and causes E. Collect technical data from network management systems and logging servers. This question identifies two effective tasks for gathering facts during network troubleshooting.

Submitted by suresh_in· Mar 5, 2026Network Fundamentals

Question

Which two tasks can help you gather relevant facts when you troubleshoot a network problem? (Choose two)

Options

  • AEliminate known issues first
  • BDefine the problem in terms of symptoms and causes
  • CAsk questions of the users who are affected by the problem
  • DChange one setting or component and then analyze the result
  • ECollect technical data from network management systems and logging servers

How the community answered

(63 responses)
  • A
    5% (3)
  • B
    90% (57)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    3% (2)

Why each option

This question identifies two effective tasks for gathering facts during network troubleshooting.

AEliminate known issues first

Eliminating known issues is a step in narrowing down possibilities, not a direct method for gathering new facts about the current problem.

BDefine the problem in terms of symptoms and causesCorrect

Defining the problem in terms of symptoms and causes helps to structure the troubleshooting process and guides the collection of specific, relevant information.

CAsk questions of the users who are affected by the problem

Asking users provides symptom information, which is part of defining the problem, but it is less about gathering technical data than option E.

DChange one setting or component and then analyze the result

Changing a setting and analyzing results is a method for testing hypotheses, not for initial fact-gathering.

ECollect technical data from network management systems and logging serversCorrect

Collecting technical data from network management systems and logging servers provides factual insights into device status, performance, and events, which are crucial for problem diagnosis.

Concept tested: Network troubleshooting methodology (fact gathering)

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/ip/enhanced-interior-gateway-routing-protocol-eigrp/13603-8.html

Topics

#troubleshooting methodology#fact gathering#network management systems#problem symptoms

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