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220-1101 · Question #375

A technician is installing a USB Wi-Fi card. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate way for the technician to receive the latest official drivers for the device?

The correct answer is A. Download the drivers from the vendor's website. The most appropriate way for the technician to receive the latest official drivers for a USB Wi-Fi card is to download them from the vendor's website. This ensures that the drivers are compatible, updated, and secure. Allowing the OS to install the drivers automatically may not…

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Question

A technician is installing a USB Wi-Fi card. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate way for the technician to receive the latest official drivers for the device?

Options

  • ADownload the drivers from the vendor's website.
  • BAllow the OS to install the drivers automatically.
  • CUtilize a third-party, non-OEM driver.
  • DRun the autoinstall CD.

How the community answered

(46 responses)
  • A
    93% (43)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

The most appropriate way for the technician to receive the latest official drivers for a USB Wi-Fi card is to download them from the vendor's website. This ensures that the drivers are compatible, updated, and secure. Allowing the OS to install the drivers automatically may not provide the latest or best drivers for the device. Utilizing a third-party, non-OEM driver could cause compatibility or security issues. Running the autoinstall CD could install outdated or unnecessary software along with the drivers.

Topics

#Drivers#Hardware Installation#Wi-Fi#Best Practices

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