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A+ certification troubleshooting

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Which Step in troubleshooting? Asking the user questions   1st Step - Identify the problem  
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Which step in troubleshooting? Identify changes to the computer or environment   1st Step - Identify the problem  
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Which step in troubleshooting? New software installed, settings changed?   1st Step - Identify the problem  
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Which step in troubleshooting? Review documentation   1st Step - Identify the problem  
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Which step in troubleshooting? No direct action, just gleaning info   1st Step - Identify the problem  
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Which step in troubleshooting? Do not list causes but choose a probable cause   2nd Step - Establish a theory of probable cause.  
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Which step in troubleshooting? Determine if it is a hardware or software issue   2nd Step - Establish a theory of probable cause.  
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Which step in troubleshooting? Test your theory of probable cause   3rd step - Test the theory to determine a cause  
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Which step in troubleshooting? Theory failed go back to step 2   3rd step - Test the theory to determine a cause  
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Which step in troubleshooting? Can't figure it out, escalate.   3rd step - Test the theory to determine a cause  
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Which step in troubleshooting? Theory correct, immediately implement.   4th step - Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution.  
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Which step in troubleshooting? Put the computer through it's paces to make sure it's working.   5th step - Verify full system functionality and implement preventative measures.  
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Which step in troubleshooting? Set up steps to prevent the problem from happening again.   5th step - Verify full system functionality and implement preventative measures.  
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Which step in troubleshooting? New preventative measures may affect other systems. Get permission.   5th step - Verify full system functionality and implement preventative measures.  
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Which step in troubleshooting? Document what happened.   6th step - Document findings, actions and outcomes.  
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What should you do before making any changes to the computer? (best answer) a. Identify the problem b. Establish a plan of action c. Perform a backup d. Escalate the problem   c. Always perform a backup when making changes.  
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