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220-1002 · Question #579
220-1002 Question #579: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: the user to exceed the monthly data limit. Downloading a large application can push a user over their carrier's monthly data cap, causing the carrier to throttle speeds for the rest of the billing period.
Question
A user's mobile device has slow data speeds. The user first noticed the stow speeds after downloading a large application to the device. The application download MOST likely caused:
Options
- Aa hardware issue on the device.
- Bthe device to run more slowly
- Cthe user to exceed the monthly data limit
- Dthe device to change to WiFi settings
Explanation
Downloading a large application can push a user over their carrier's monthly data cap, causing the carrier to throttle speeds for the rest of the billing period.
Common mistakes.
- A. A hardware issue would produce persistent and broad connectivity problems rather than symptoms that appear immediately after a specific download event.
- B. Downloading an application does not degrade the device's cellular radio or network stack in a way that would reduce data throughput.
- D. Downloading a large application does not modify the device's Wi-Fi settings or cause it to switch between Wi-Fi and cellular network configurations.
Concept tested. Mobile data cap and carrier throttling awareness
Reference. https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/broadband-speed-guide
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