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SK0-005 · Question #468

SK0-005 Question #468: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: The driver is not loaded.. When a newly installed network card is not being recognized by the operating system, the most likely cause is that the necessary driver is not installed or loaded. Device drivers act as intermediaries between the hardware and the operating system. Without the correct driver, the

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Question

A systems administrator noticed a new network card is not being recognized by the operating system. Which of the following is most likely the cause?

Options

  • AThe network cable is unplugged.
  • BThe driver is not loaded.
  • CThe IP settings are incorrect.
  • DPXE boot is enabled.

Explanation

When a newly installed network card is not being recognized by the operating system, the most likely cause is that the necessary driver is not installed or loaded. Device drivers act as intermediaries between the hardware and the operating system. Without the correct driver, the OS cannot communicate with or properly use the network card.

Topics

#Device Drivers#Hardware Recognition#Network Interface Cards (NICs)#Operating System

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