CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Practice Question
A network engineer is troubleshooting an issue where a newly installed switch is not connecting to the network. The engineer confirms the switch configuration is correct and suspects a possible cable fault. What is the best next step in establishing a plan of action to resolve this issue?
Replace the switch with a new one.
Perform a traceroute from a connected device.
Test the cable using a cable tester.
Ping the default gateway from the switch.