220-1002 · Question #741
A user's smartphone takes longer to access websites than it did prior to a weeklong vacation. The user also observes the smartphone no longer says LTE in the corner of the screen, but it has…
The correct answer is B. Weak signal. This question tests understanding of cellular signal strength and how it affects network type indicators and performance. The key diagnostic clues are the disappearance of the LTE indicator and the speed improvement on a local hotspot.
Question
A user's smartphone takes longer to access websites than it did prior to a weeklong vacation. The user also observes the smartphone no longer says LTE in the corner of the screen, but it has significant improvements in speed when connected to a local hotspot. Which of the following is the cause of the symptoms the smartphone is experiencing?
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- ANetwork settings
- BWeak signal
- CData limits
- DAirplane mode
How the community answered
(69 responses)- A3% (2)
- B94% (65)
- C1% (1)
- D1% (1)
Why each option
This question tests understanding of cellular signal strength and how it affects network type indicators and performance. The key diagnostic clues are the disappearance of the LTE indicator and the speed improvement on a local hotspot.
Concept tested: Cellular signal strength and network fallback behavior (LTE → 3G/2G) and its effect on device performance - a core CompTIA A+ / mobile troubleshooting diagnostic skill.
Source: CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) - Domain 5: Networking, mobile device connectivity troubleshooting; cellular signal indicators and network type fallback.
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