Chapter 10 Exam - IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software (Version 4.1)

1
Which issue is an example of an exception to an SLA that should be escalated to a manager?

• A customer wants two new computers added to the existing SLA without additional cost.

    
2
Why is good communication a critical part of successfully troubleshooting customer problems?

• It helps technicians learn important details from the customer.

3
What is the primary responsibility of a level-one helpdesk technician?

• to gather pertinent customer information

   
4
What is the recommended way to place customers on hold?

• Ask and wait for permission before placing customers on hold.

5
Which statement is true about the role of stress when troubleshooting customer computer problems?

• Reducing stress helps customers provide more useful information.

6
Which three pieces of information should be given to the next technician when transferring a customer? (Choose three.)

• your name
• ticket number
• customer name

   
7
While servicing a computer, a technician notices that a document labeled "confidential" is open on the computer. What should the technician do?

• Step away from the computer and ask the user to close the document.

   
8
A technician works on a customer computer at the customer site after answering a support call. Which two items should the technician regard as being the property of the customer? (Choose two.)

• customer e-mails
• hard copies of files on the customer desk

   
9
What are two examples of situations where a helpdesk call should be escalated to a level-two technician? (Choose two.)

• The computer case must be opened.
• The problem cannot be resolved in less than ten minutes.

10
A customer calls to complain that another technician was rude to them. In the past, the technician has received many complaints about rudeness regarding this coworker. How should the technician handle this complaint?

• Listen to the complaint, apologize for the incident, and then offer to help the customer.

   
11
A computer technician wants to make sure that a customer, who had been experiencing a problem with a hard drive, is satisfied that the problem has been resolved. Which of these rules would help accomplish this desire?

• Follow up with the customer to verify that the problem has been resolved.

   
12
For a computer technician, what is the first step in resolving a customer problem?

• speaking directly with the customer

   
13
While a technician is listening to a lengthy explanation of a problem, the technician identifies the solution to the problem. How should the technician proceed?

• Wait until the customer has finished speaking, and then explain the possible solution.

14
Which task would be the responsibility of a level-two technician?

• resolving computer problems that are limited to software errors

   
15
Which two techniques should be used when dealing with an inexperienced customer? (Choose two.)

• Use simple step-by-step instructions.
• Speak in plain terms.

16
Which three relaxing techniques can help relieve the stress caused from helping customers in a call center? (Choose three.)

• Go for a quick walk.
• Listen to soothing sounds.
• Practice relaxed breathing.

   
17
Where would legal details be found that describe proper handling of information for a specific customer?

• SLA

18
Which two actions are examples of good netiquette? (Choose two.)

• Check grammar and spelling before sending e-mail.
• Use mixed case in e-mail instead of all upper case or all lower case.

   
19
Which common feature of helpdesk software allows a technician to control a customer computer from a call center desk?

• remote diagnostics utility

   
20
What are two examples of technician interactions with a customer that are considered to be either unethical or illegal? (Choose two.)

• sending chain letters
• sending anonymous e-mails

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