A user reports that they are receiving intermittent BSOD error messages. Which of the following tools should a technician use to determine which hardware is failing?
A. POST card
B. Memory diagnostics
C. Performance monitor
D. Loopback plug
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question I-17
A technician is troubleshooting a computer that will not boot. They have verified the power outlet and cable are working properly, and the power cable is properly connected. However, when the technician presses the power button on the computer, nothing happens. Which of the following tools should the technician use to further troubleshoot the issue?
A. Punch down tool
B. POST card
C. Power supply tester
D. Loopback plug
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question H-100
A technician is using a test tool that is displaying the current voltage output of a power supply on the tool. Which of the following tools is the technician using?
A. Loopback plug
B. Cable tester
C. POST card
D. Multimeter
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question G-50
A user states that their workstation is showing limited or no connectivity and they are unable to access any network shares. The technician verifies that the workstation is configured correctly. They also replace the Ethernet cable from the workstation to the wall port. Which of the following tools should the technician use NEXT in order to continue troubleshooting this issue?
A. Toner probe
B. Multimeter
C. Time domain reflectometer
D. Loopback plug
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question G-45
Which of the following tools would be used to connect CAT5e cabling to a patch panel?
A. Punch down
B. Wire strippers
C. Loopback plugs
D. Crimper
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question G-24
A network consultant needs to redo a CAT5e wall jack that has become unusable due to recent physical damage. In order to install the replacement jack, which of the following tools would need to be used to both install and validate the hardware? (Select TWO).
A. Cable crimper
B. Loopback plug
C. Voltage meter
D. Cable tester
E. Punch down tool
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question G-8
A senior technician requests a diagnostic tool for checking external ports and connectors on computers and laptops. Which of the following tools would BEST accomplish this task?
A. Wireless locator
B. Corona wire
C. Toner probe
D. Loopback plugs
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question C-88
A computer starts to boot then quickly shuts down. Which of the following should the technician use to troubleshoot this issue?
A. Toner probe
B. Power supply tester
C. Loopback plugs
D. Events logs
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question A-8
A customer reports very slow wireless connection speeds in the new office. Which of the following tools should a technician use to troubleshoot the issue?
A. WiFi analyzer
B. Loopback plug
C. Signal booster
D. Packet sniffer
CompTIA A+ Question L-61
A technician is troubleshooting a desktop that is having intermittent issues with locking up and system errors. The technician suspects that the problem might be that not enough power is getting to the motherboard. Which of the following tools would a technician use to determine if the hypothesis is correct?
A. POST card
B. Loopback plug
C. Multimeter
D. Cable tester