A user is having problems printing. The technician believes the printer may be out of ink. Which of the following troubleshooting steps should be performed NEXT?

Question

Options

• AEstablish a plan of action to resolve the problem
• BImplement the solution
• CTest the theory to determine cause
• DVerify full system functionality

• A
  5% (2)
• C
  93% (38)
• D
  2% (1)

Explanation

The CompTIA A+ troubleshooting methodology follows a defined order: (1) Identify the problem, (2) Establish a theory of probable cause, (3) Test the theory to determine cause, (4) Establish a plan of action, (5) Implement the solution, (6) Verify full system functionality, (7) Document findings. In this scenario, the technician has already completed steps 1 and 2 - the problem is identified and a theory (out of ink) has been formed. The NEXT logical step is step 3: test the theory, for example by checking ink levels in the printer software or physically inspecting the cartridge. You should not create a plan of action or implement a solution until you've confirmed your theory is correct.

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