A User Reports a Complete Loss of Data

question 396

Multiple Choice

A user reports a complete loss of data. A technician determines the data was stored on an external drive, and the drive light is working properly. Which of the following steps should the technician perform NEXT?

• A) Configure a temporarily drive and install backup software.
• B) Reseat the memory, reboot the computer, and check the logs.
• C) Replace the drive cable and run diagnostics on the drive.
• D) Boot into BIOS and verify the onboard drive size and settings.

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Definitions:

Purchasing-Power Parity

An economic theory that compares different countries' currencies through a "basket of goods" approach to assess the relative value of currencies.

Nominal Exchange Rate

How quickly one currency is swapped for another, without considering inflation adjustments.

Big Mac

A hamburger sold by McDonald's that is often used as an informal measure of purchasing power parity between currencies.

Depreciates

The decrease in value of an asset over time or in response to changes in market conditions.