220-802 · Question #488
A technician has discovered two PCs with the same name being used on the network. Which of the following BEST describes what has been happening and how to resolve the problem?
The correct answer is B. Only one user can log in; one PC needs to have its network name changed. On a Windows domain or workgroup, each computer must have a unique NetBIOS/computer name. When two machines share the same name, there is a naming conflict and only one machine can successfully authenticate and communicate on the network at a time. The resolution is to rename…
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A technician has discovered two PCs with the same name being used on the network. Which of the following BEST describes what has been happening and how to resolve the problem?
Options
- ABoth users can log in but only one can access company shares; both PCs need their network names changed.
- BOnly one user can log in; one PC needs to have its network name changed.
- CBoth users can log in and access company shares; one PC needs to have its network name changed.
- DNeither user can log in; one PC needs to have its network name changed.
How the community answered
(23 responses)- A4% (1)
- B78% (18)
- C4% (1)
- D13% (3)
Explanation
On a Windows domain or workgroup, each computer must have a unique NetBIOS/computer name. When two machines share the same name, there is a naming conflict and only one machine can successfully authenticate and communicate on the network at a time. The resolution is to rename one of the PCs to a unique name. The other conflicting machine is effectively blocked from normal network access.
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