You are troubleshooting a server after you have installed an NIC on the network. You run a set of diagnostic tests on the NIC. These tests reveal no problems. Which of the following troubleshooting steps need not be performed?
A)Checking the cable connections
B)Reviewing network software configuration settings
C)Pinging other computers on the network
D)Replacing the present NIC with a good one

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In this case, you need not replace the present NIC with a known good one.
Key Takeaway: The most important thing to note is that the NIC has already passed the diagnostic tests. Hence, the NIC is a known good one. The steps that need to be performed are checking the cable connections, reviewing network software configuration settings, and pinging other computers on the network.

You Are Troubleshooting a Server After You Have Installed an NIC