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N10-009 · Question #545

Users are reporting issues with mobile phone connectivity after a cellular repeater was recently installed. Users also note that the phones are rapidly losing battery charge. Which of the following…

The correct answer is B. Signal strength. When signal strength is poor, mobile devices constantly boost their transmission power in an attempt to maintain a stable connection. This results in dropped calls/data and rapid battery drain. Since a repeater was installed, misalignment or misconfiguration could be degrading…

Submitted by andreas_gr· Mar 6, 2026Network troubleshooting

Question

Users are reporting issues with mobile phone connectivity after a cellular repeater was recently installed. Users also note that the phones are rapidly losing battery charge. Which of the following should the technician check first to troubleshoot the issue?

Options

  • AWPS configuration
  • BSignal strength
  • CChannel frequency
  • DPower budget

How the community answered

(55 responses)
  • A
    7% (4)
  • B
    73% (40)
  • C
    5% (3)
  • D
    15% (8)

Explanation

When signal strength is poor, mobile devices constantly boost their transmission power in an attempt to maintain a stable connection. This results in dropped calls/data and rapid battery drain. Since a repeater was installed, misalignment or misconfiguration could be degrading the signal

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