A support technician receives a call stating that a user has added a device to the network. The user used the same configurations from another workstation. When both workstations are turned on, neither can access the network reliably. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?
- AThe new computer has a duplicate IP address. (correct answer)
- BThe DNS server is registering both hostnames.
- CThe network cable was improperly terminated
- DThe security on the switchport needs to be reset.
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The correct answer is A. Option A: The new computer has a duplicate IP address.