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220-1201 · Question #144
A customer reports slow network speeds. Which of the following components is most likely failing?
The correct answer is B. NIC. A Network Interface Card (NIC)is the hardware responsible for network connectivity. If the NIC is failing or underperforming (e.g., due to a bad driver, hardware fault, or misconfiguration), it can cause slow or unstable network speeds.
Submitted by helene.fr· Mar 30, 2026Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
Question
A customer reports slow network speeds. Which of the following components is most likely failing?
Options
- ACPU
- BNIC
- CHDD
- DRAM
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A4% (1)
- B75% (18)
- C17% (4)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
A Network Interface Card (NIC)is the hardware responsible for network connectivity. If the NIC is failing or underperforming (e.g., due to a bad driver, hardware fault, or misconfiguration), it can cause slow or unstable network speeds.
Topics
#Network troubleshooting#NIC#Hardware failure#Performance issues
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