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FC0-U71 Practice Question: That a desktop application crashes every time it…
A user reports that a desktop application crashes every time it tries to save a file to a network drive. Other applications work fine. Which is the MOST likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently assume a network-related issue (like a driver problem) because the symptom involves a network drive, but the key clue is that other applications work fine, isolating the problem to the specific application's permissions or handling of the save operation.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Insufficient permissions on the network share
The most likely cause is insufficient permissions on the network share (D). When a desktop application crashes specifically during a save operation to a network drive, but other applications work fine, it often indicates that the application lacks the necessary write permissions to the target folder or file. This can trigger an unhandled exception in the application's save routine, leading to a crash, whereas other applications may handle the permission denial gracefully or use different access methods.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Outdated network driver
Why it's wrong here
Would affect all network operations, not just saves from one app.
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Insufficient local disk space
Why it's wrong here
Local disk space does not affect saving to a network drive.
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Corrupted application installation
Why it's wrong here
Would cause general crashes, not just when saving to network.
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Insufficient permissions on the network share
Why this is correct
Lack of permissions can cause the application to crash when saving.
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