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Lesson 12: Troubleshooting Methodology

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ms. Lee tries to print her attendance sheet, but the copier just beeps and flashes an error message. She stops and checks what the screen says. What stage of the troubleshooting methodology is this?

a)

Establish a Theory of Probable Cause

b)

Identify the Problem

c)

Verify Full System Functionality

2.

Jordan thinks the copier jammed because someone used the wrong kind of paper. He remembers this happened last month, too. What stage of the troubleshooting methodology is this?

a)

A. Establish a Theory of Probable Cause

b)

B. Identify the Problem

c)

C. Test the Theory

3.

To test his theory, Jordan opens the paper tray and checks the paper type. It’s regular copy paper, so that probably isn’t the issue. What stage of the troubleshooting methodology is this?

a)

Establish a Plan of Action

b)

Test the Theory

c)

Identify the Problem

4.

He decides to clear out the jammed paper and restart the machine, hoping that fixes the problem.

What stage of the troubleshooting methodology is this? What stage of the troubleshooting methodology is this?

a)

Establish a Plan of Action and Implement the Solution

b)

Test the Theory

c)

Document the Findings

5.

After the restart, the copier prints perfectly. Jordan prints another document to be sure, then logs the issue and fix in the copier maintenance book. What stage of the troubleshooting methodology is this?

a)

Test the Theory

b)

Verify Full System Functionality and Document Findings

c)

Identify the Problem

6.

Maria tries to log into her computer, but the screen stays black even though the power light is on. She listens closely and notices the fans aren’t spinning. What stage of the troubleshooting methodology is this?

a)

Identify the Problem

b)

Establish a Theory of Probable Cause

c)

Verify Full System Functionality

7.

Amir remembers that his computer did this once when the power supply was loose.

He thinks maybe the internal cables got unplugged again.

a)

Establish a Theory of Probable Cause

b)

Test the Theory

c)

Establish a Plan of Action

8.

To check if that’s the issue, Amir opens the side of the computer case and presses down on the power cables to make sure they’re fully connected.. What stage of the troubleshooting methodology is this?

a)

Establish a Plan of Action

b)

Test the Theory

c)

Document the Findings

9.

After seeing one cable was a little loose, Amir decides to reseat all the power cables and restart the computer. What stage of the troubleshooting methodology is this?

a)

A. Establish a Plan of Action and Implement the Solution

b)

B. Test the Theory

c)

C. Identify the Problem

10.

The computer starts up normally and boots into Windows. Amir tests the keyboard and mouse, launches a browser, and checks that everything is working. Then, he emails his teacher a short summary of what happened and what he did to fix it. What stage of the troubleshooting methodology is this?

a)

A. Test the Theory

b)

B. Verify Full System Functionality and Document Findings

c)

C. Identify the Problem