Exam N10-009 Topic 6 Question 442 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's N10-009 exam
Question #: 442
Topic #: 6
A company upgrades its network and PCs to gigabit speeds. After the upgrade, users are not getting the expected performance. Technicians discover that the speeds of the endpoint NICs are inconsistent. Which of the following should be checked first to troubleshoot the issue?

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Speed Mismatches: If NICs are set to different speeds (e.g., 100 Mbps on one side and 1 Gbps on the other), performance will degrade. Ensuring consistent speed settings between devices is crucial for optimal performance.
Load balancer settings (B): Applies to server load distribution, not endpoint speed.
Flow control settings (C): Can affect performance but is secondary to speed mismatches.
Infrastructure cabling grade (D): Relevant if the cables are unsuitable for gigabit speeds, but speed settings should be checked first.

by Harry at Apr 01, 2026, 11:37 AM

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