Software TroubleshootingQuestion 66 of 100
Which log-based Windows tool would best help a technician correlate a recurring application error with the exact time and error code each time it happens?
a.Paint
b.Event Viewer
c.Calculator
d.Sticky Notes
Explanation
Event Viewer timestamps application and system events with error codes, allowing a technician to correlate a recurring crash with its cause. The other listed tools are simple accessories with no logging capability.
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