100-140 Question 383
Select 3While troubleshooting a client’s network issue, you need to find the default IP address for accessing a specific router’s configuration page. You decide to use a search engine to locate this information. Which of the following practices would ensure you get reliable and accurate results?
- A
Include the router’s brand and model in your search query.
- B
Use general terms like 'router IP address' without specifying any brand or model.
- C
Cross-check the information from the manufacturer’s official website.
- D
Click only on sponsored links at the top of the search results.
- E
Use advanced search operators like 'site:' to limit results to trusted sources.
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Correct answers: A, C, E
Explanation
The best practices when using a search engine to locate technical information include being specific with your query (e.g., including the brand and model), verifying data from trusted sources like the manufacturer’s website, and using advanced search operators to filter results. These methods help ensure the information is accurate, reliable, and relevant to your troubleshooting task.
- A. Correct.
Including the router’s brand and model helps ensure the results are specific to the device you are troubleshooting, improving accuracy.
- B. Incorrect.
Using vague terms like 'router IP address' is unlikely to return specific or useful results for the exact device in question.
- C. Correct.
Cross-checking information on the manufacturer’s official website ensures the data is accurate and trustworthy, as it comes directly from the source.
- D. Incorrect.
Sponsored links may not always be reliable or relevant to your query, as these are paid ads and not necessarily trustworthy sources.
- E. Correct.
Using advanced search operators like 'site:' allows you to narrow the results to trusted domains (e.g., the manufacturer’s site), reducing the chance of misinformation.