CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 196

A technician is troubleshooting a laptop that is unable to browse the internet when connected to the company's wireless network. The technician has verified network connectivity is functional when using an Ethernet cable. Which of the following should the technician use to check if the laptop's wireless NIC is functional?

Answer options

• A. Hotspot
• B. Near-field communication
• C. Ethernet tap
• D. Spectrum analyzer

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Using a hotspot can help verify if the laptop's wireless NIC is operational by allowing the technician to connect to a different wireless network. The other options, such as near-field communication and Ethernet tap, do not directly assess the functionality of the wireless NIC, while a spectrum analyzer is more suited for analyzing radio frequencies rather than testing individual network components.