A field support technician visits an employee's workstation to resolve a local scanner configuration error. To follow CompTIA best practices for professional communication and customer interaction, in what sequence should the technician perform these actions from first to last?
- 1Greet the customer warmly, introduce yourself, and state the purpose of the service visit.
- 2Actively listen as the user describes the scanner symptoms without interrupting.
- 3Ask for explicit permission before manipulating the customer's desk setup or accessing their computer.
- 4Perform the required configuration adjustments while explaining the fix in plain, non-technical language.
- 5Verify issue resolution with the customer, answer remaining questions, and record details in the ticketing system.
Answer
The correct sequence for customer interaction is: 1) Greet the customer and introduce yourself, 2) Actively listen to the user's description of the problem without interrupting, 3) Request permission before interacting with the user's computer or workspace, 4) Perform the repair while communicating clearly without technical jargon, and 5) Verify issue resolution with the user and document the ticket.
The proper sequence begins with greeting the customer and actively listening to their description of the issue. The technician must then gain explicit permission before touching equipment or workspace items. Next, the technician completes the repair while explaining actions in plain language, and finally verifies the fix with the customer before recording documentation.
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Key Concept
Professional Communication and Customer Interaction Workflow