CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)Software TroubleshootingEasy

A client's mobile app freezes and becomes unresponsive every time it is opened, even after the device has been restarted. Which of the following should the technician try NEXT?

  1. AUpdate the device's carrier settings
  2. BPerform a factory reset
  3. CReplace the device battery
  4. DForce stop the app and clear its cache
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Correct answer: D. Force stop the app and clear its cache

After a restart fails to fix an unresponsive app, the next least-invasive step is to force stop the app and clear its cache, which often resolves corrupted temporary data without affecting user data or requiring a full reset.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Carrier settings affect network connectivity, not app responsiveness.
  • B. A factory reset is far too drastic and should only be used as a last resort.
  • C. Battery replacement is unrelated to a single app freezing.

Mobile App Troubleshooting Order

Mobile app issues should be resolved using the least invasive method first: restart app, force stop, clear cache/data, update, reinstall, and factory reset last.

  • Clearing cache removes temporary corrupted files.
  • Force stop fully closes a frozen app process.
  • Factory reset should be the last resort due to data loss risk.

Memory trick: 'Stop it, Wipe it, then Reinstall it'

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