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220-801 · Question #600
A technician must replace a 10/100 NIC in a Windows XP PC. The failed NIC is no longer available and a substitute 1 GB NIC will be used. Which of the following MUST be performed to accomplish the…
The correct answer is A. The drivers for the new 1 GB NIC must be installed. Whenever you install a new device, you have to install its drivers so that it can work optimally. For 1GB NIC, install the latest drivers available.
Hardware and network troubleshooting
Question
A technician must replace a 10/100 NIC in a Windows XP PC. The failed NIC is no longer available and a substitute 1 GB NIC will be used. Which of the following MUST be performed to accomplish the task?
Options
- AThe drivers for the new 1 GB NIC must be installed.
- BThe NIC speed cannot exceed 10/100 and the PC must support digitally signed drivers.
- CThe PC must be rated to support the 1 GB NIC speed.
- DThe network cable must also be upgraded.
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A88% (21)
- C8% (2)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
Whenever you install a new device, you have to install its drivers so that it can work optimally. For 1GB NIC, install the latest drivers available.
Topics
#NIC#device drivers#hardware replacement#network adapter
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