Confirming Switchport for Workstation's Network Connectivity

A technician is troubleshooting a workstation's network connectivity and wants to confirm which switchport corresponds to the wall jack the PC is using.

Which of the following concepts would BEST help the technician?

A.

Consistent labeling

B.

Change management

C.

Standard work instructions

D.

Inventory management

E.

Network baseline.

A.

The BEST concept that would help the technician confirm which switchport corresponds to the wall jack the PC is using is consistent labeling (option A).

Consistent labeling refers to the practice of assigning a unique and identifiable label to each network device, cable, and port. When labeling is consistent, it is easier to identify and locate network devices and their connections, which makes troubleshooting and maintenance tasks more efficient. In this case, if the technician had consistently labeled the switchports and wall jacks, it would be easier to match the switchport to the wall jack that the PC is connected to.

Change management (option B) refers to the process of planning, implementing, and monitoring changes to a network system. This concept is not relevant to the technician's task of identifying the switchport corresponding to the wall jack.

Standard work instructions (option C) refer to documented instructions that outline the steps and procedures for completing a specific task. While standard work instructions can be helpful in many scenarios, they are not directly relevant to the technician's task of identifying the switchport.

Inventory management (option D) refers to the process of tracking and managing the physical assets of a network system. While inventory management can help keep track of network devices and their locations, it is not directly relevant to the technician's task of identifying the switchport.

Network baseline (option E) refers to the collection of data and statistics that represent the normal operation of a network. Network baselines are used to identify anomalies and diagnose network issues. While a network baseline can be helpful in diagnosing network issues, it is not directly relevant to the technician's task of identifying the switchport.