A help desk technician receives a phone call from an end user whose laptop suffered an unexpected system crash in the middle of a high-stakes presentation to external stakeholders. The user is visibly agitated, speaking in an elevated tone, and demanding an instant fix while blaming the IT department for recent system updates. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial response for the technician to make?
- Actively listen to the user without interrupting, acknowledge their frustration empathetically, and gather details about the error.Cevap
- BInterrupt the user immediately to clarify that recent IT updates were fully tested and could not be the cause of the failure.
- CInform the user that elevated tones violate corporate acceptable communication policies before addressing the technical problem.
- DTransfer the phone call directly to a Tier 2 technician to avoid further direct confrontation with the user.
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Actively listen to the user without interrupting, acknowledge their frustration empathetically, and gather details about the error.
When handling an upset or frustrated user, CompTIA guidelines dictate that technicians should maintain a professional posture by actively listening without interruption, acknowledging the user's feelings, and projecting a supportive, calm demeanor.
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De-escalation and Active Listening Techniques