A wireless user is experiencing connectivity issues with their Mac OS laptop. If the Mac is exhibiting the behavior of a "sticky client," how can the tech verity which AP the user is currently connected to?

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B. Hold option while clicking the wireless icon. Holding the Option key while clicking the Wi-Fi icon in the macOS menu bar reveals detailed network information, such as the BSSID (MAC address) of the currently associated Access Point, channel, signal-to-noise ratio, and transmission rate. This granular detail is crucial for identifying the exact AP a sticky client is connected to for troubleshooting purposes.

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A. Hold shift while clicking the wireless icon. Holding the Shift key while clicking the Wi-Fi icon does not display advanced network details; it typically shows standard network options or may open preferences.

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C. Hold control while clicking the wireless icon. Holding the Control key while clicking the Wi-Fi icon does not display advanced network details; it typically brings up a contextual menu for the icon.

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D. Hold command while clicking the wireless icon. Holding the Command key while clicking the Wi-Fi icon does not display advanced network details; it is commonly used for keyboard shortcuts in applications.

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