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A technician recently fixed a printer issue by replacing the cable. The technician is now updating the ticket to record the action that was taken. Which of the following steps in the troubleshooting m

The correct answer is C. Documenting the findings. The technician is currently performing the 'Documenting the findings' step of the troubleshooting methodology by recording the actions taken to fix the printer issue.

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Question

A technician recently fixed a printer issue by replacing the cable. The technician is now updating the ticket to record the action that was taken. Which of the following steps in the troubleshooting methodology is the technician currently performing?

Options

  • AIdentifying the problem
  • BEstablishing a theory of probable cause
  • CDocumenting the findings
  • DVerifying the solution

How the community answered

(30 responses)
  • A
    7% (2)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    87% (26)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

The technician is currently performing the 'Documenting the findings' step of the troubleshooting methodology by recording the actions taken to fix the printer issue.

AIdentifying the problem

Identifying the problem is the initial step of the troubleshooting process, which occurs before any repair actions are taken.

BEstablishing a theory of probable cause

Establishing a theory of probable cause happens after identifying the problem and involves forming hypotheses about what might be causing the issue, which occurs before implementing a solution.

CDocumenting the findingsCorrect

Documenting the findings involves recording the problem description, the troubleshooting steps performed, the solution implemented (replacing the cable), and the outcome. This step is crucial for future reference, knowledge sharing, and maintaining a history of system issues and resolutions.

DVerifying the solution

Verifying the solution occurs immediately after the fix has been implemented to confirm that the problem is resolved and full functionality is restored, which precedes the documentation step.

Concept tested: Troubleshooting methodology - documentation

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/training/modules/troubleshoot-windows-device-performance/3-troubleshooting-methodology

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#Troubleshooting methodology#Documentation#IT support

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