Q: 8
A laptop's external webcam software is running, but it shows no image or video. Which of the following should a technician perform FIRST?
Options
Discussion
Option C makes sense since CompTIA likes physical checks first. If it's an external webcam not showing video, reseating could fix a loose USB. I think that's the intended first step, but open to other takes.
C seen this advice in both the official guide and practice tests. Quickest fix for external webcams usually.
Its C, since externals often just have a loose connection-D tempts people but that's not the first basic check. Agree?
Had something like this in a mock, C is the right pick. Physical checks go first for an external device, could just be a loose USB or bad seat. Pretty sure that's what CompTIA wants here, agree?
Option C
Yeah, C is the move. Always go for physical checks before digging into drivers or updates, especially with external USB stuff. Quick and can save you a lot of headache. I think this matches CompTIA's basic troubleshooting flow.
Could it be something with the USB port itself causing C to not work? Or do you guys always just unplug and plug back in first?
I don’t think D is right here. C makes more sense since it’s external, a loose connection is a common trap for these. Could see why someone picks D, but pretty sure C fixes this most times.
Probably C, physical connection issues are so common with externals. I'd check that first before messing with drivers.
Why are folks leaning D here? C is usually the move for externals, since bad connections are common traps.
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