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This page has 15 Troubleshooting Scenario Questions scenario questions for the 220-1202 exam, each with detailed explanations and wrong-answer analysis.

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Read the full scenario before looking at the answer options. Identify the constraint or requirement in the scenario, then eliminate options that are generally true but wrong for this specific case. Scenario questions reward careful reading over pattern matching.

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How to approach troubleshooting scenario questions

These questions describe a network symptom and ask you to identify the root cause or the correct fix. They appear across all certification exams and reward systematic thinking over memorisation. The best candidates follow a consistent troubleshooting framework even under time pressure.

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Troubleshooting Scenario Questions questions test whether you can apply the concept in context, not just recognise a definition.

How the topic appears in realistic exam-style scenarios.

Which detail in the question changes the correct answer.

How to eliminate plausible but wrong options.

How to connect the question back to the wider exam objective.

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A technician is troubleshooting a recurring network outage that occurs every Tuesday at 3 PM. After reviewing the change log, the technician finds that a scheduled backup job runs at that time. What is the best course of action?

A
Disable the backup job immediately to restore network stability.
Why wrong: Disabling a scheduled backup without authorization could lead to data loss and violates change management.
B
Document the correlation and propose a change to the backup schedule.
Proper documentation of the issue allows the CAB to evaluate and approve a schedule change, balancing network performance and backup needs.
C
Increase the network bandwidth to accommodate the backup traffic.
Why wrong: Increasing bandwidth without a change request bypasses the process and may not address the root cause.
D
Ignore the issue since the backup is a critical process.
Why wrong: Ignoring the outage is unacceptable; the impact must be documented and addressed.

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Practice scenarios

A technician is troubleshooting a recurring network outage that occurs every Tuesday at 3 PM. After reviewing the change log, the technician finds that a scheduled backup job runs at that time. What is the best course of action?

A technician is troubleshooting a remote user's inability to connect to the corporate network via VPN. The user can ping the VPN server's public IP address. Which step should the technician take next to isolate the issue?

A technician is troubleshooting a PowerShell script that collects system information and writes it to a log file. The script runs without errors but the log file is empty. The script uses Out-File to write data. What is the most likely issue?

A customer calls to report that their laptop won't turn on. The technician suspects a dead battery. Which of the following responses demonstrates proper troubleshooting and professionalism?

A technician is troubleshooting a network issue and needs to access the user's computer remotely. The user is in a different city and speaks with a heavy accent, making communication difficult. The technician has trouble understanding the user's description of the error. What is the best approach?

A user reports that their Windows 10 PC is unable to connect to network shares on a server, but internet access works fine. You suspect the 'Workstation' service is not running. Which administrative tool should you use to verify and start this service?

You are troubleshooting a Windows 10 PC that fails to boot with the error 'Boot Configuration Data is missing.' Which built-in tool can you use from the Windows Recovery Environment to rebuild the BCD store?

A user is unable to change their desktop background because the option is grayed out. You suspect a Group Policy setting is enforcing a specific wallpaper. Which Control Panel tool would you use to check if a Group Policy is applied, and what is the specific path to verify this setting?

A technician is troubleshooting a Windows 10 PC that shows a black screen with a movable mouse cursor after boot. The user can press Ctrl+Alt+Del and launch Task Manager. Which Control Panel or Settings tool should be used to repair the system files that may be corrupted?

A technician is troubleshooting a Windows 10 system that fails to boot with a 'Bootmgr is missing' error. They need to repair the boot configuration data (BCD) from the Windows Recovery Environment. Which command should they use?

A user reports that their Windows 10 PC is running slowly after they installed a new program. You need to identify which service or startup program is consuming the most CPU resources to troubleshoot the issue. Which administrative tool should you use?

A user reports that their Windows 10 PC fails to boot and displays a 'Boot Configuration Data is missing' error. You need to repair the boot configuration using the Windows Recovery Environment. Which administrative tool should you run from the command prompt in the recovery environment?

A customer complains that their Windows 10 PC fails to boot and displays a 'Bootmgr is missing' error. You suspect the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) is corrupted. Which tool should you use to repair the BCD from the Windows Recovery Environment?

A user is unable to install a new printer on their Windows 10 workstation because the 'Print Spooler' service is not running. You need to start the service and ensure it starts automatically on boot. Which tool should you use?