A customer calls the help desk to report a problem connecting to a shared drive on a server. The technician determines that the user's server credentials have expired and reactivates them. Which of…

The correct answer is D. Verify system functionality. After resolving the immediate issue (reactivating server credentials), verifying system functionality ensures the solution works as intended and the user can now access the shared drive. This step is a part of the CompTIA troubleshooting methodology: Identify the problem…

Submitted by stefanr· Mar 30, 2026Operational Procedures

Question

A customer calls the help desk to report a problem connecting to a shared drive on a server. The technician determines that the user's server credentials have expired and reactivates them. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Options

AEscalate the issue.
BDocument the findings.
CPerform backups of all critical data.
DVerify system functionality.

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A
9% (4)
B
16% (7)
C
4% (2)
D
71% (32)

Explanation

After resolving the immediate issue (reactivating server credentials), verifying system functionality ensures the solution works as intended and the user can now access the shared drive. This step is a part of the CompTIA troubleshooting methodology: Identify the problem. Establish a theory of probable cause. Test the theory to determine the cause. Establish a plan of action. Implement the solution. Verify full system functionality. Document findings, actions, and outcomes.

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