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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)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    75% (18)
  • C
    17% (4)
  • D
    4% (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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