Unit One: Problem Identification and Support
1. Checking New Problems Logged by Clients
o What are error logs, and why are they essential in identifying system issues?
o How can logs help detect hacking attempts? Provide an example.
o Why are timestamps and system details valuable for post-incident analysis?
2. Checking Previous Logs for Similar Problems
o What role do automated tools like Graylog play in detecting log patterns?
o How can logs help identify issues like “Boot Manager Missing” or “Driver
Timeout Errors”?
o How would you use logs to investigate application crashes?
3. Investigating and Documenting Support Issues
o Why is centralized log storage important?
o What are some best practices to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive logs?
o How can detailed logs assist during incident response?
4. Providing Support for Clients on Investigated Results
o What are the advantages of using multi-channel support systems?
o How can self-service resources like FAQs improve client satisfaction?
o Why is it important for a support team to be well-trained in guiding clients
through technical issues?
5. Obtaining Feedback from Clients and Making Changes
o What methods can be used to gather feedback from clients?
o How can social media polls create an interactive feedback loop?
o Why are instant feedback pop-ups useful for measuring webpage effectiveness?
Unit Two: System Requirements and Documentation
1. Confirming Software, Hardware, or Network Requirements
o What are the minimum requirements for a software application to function
optimally?
o Why is it recommended to exceed minimum system requirements? Provide
examples.
o How do you ensure hardware compatibility with an operating system?
2. Investigating and Documenting Solutions
o What are the key points to document when resolving an issue?
o Why is proper documentation important for troubleshooting?
o How can tools like OneNote or JIRA improve documentation?
3. Obtaining Approval from Clients
o What are the steps in a structured approval workflow?
o How can tools like DocuSign or Trello streamline the approval process?
o Why is record-keeping important during client approvals?
4. Arranging Time with Clients and Providing Support
o How do online scheduling tools improve the client support experience?
o Why is it important to provide multiple time slots for client meetings?
o What role do automated reminders play in reducing missed appointments?
5. Providing Manuals and Help Documentation
o What key elements should be included in user documentation?
o How can troubleshooting guides reduce the need for support requests?
o Why is it beneficial to offer documentation in multiple formats (e.g., PDFs,
FAQs, videos)?