A user reports they cannot access the network share folder, the users workstation is configured to use automatic IP. When the administrator checks the IP address the response returns as 169.254.0.5. Which of the following should the administrator verify?
A) That there are no DHCP relay servers
B) That the user account on Active Directory is not locked
C) That the network card driver is not installed incorrectly
D) The network connection is functioning

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The IP address 169.254.x.x indicates that the workstation is using an APIPA address, which occurs when it cannot reach a DHCP server. This suggests a network connection issue, so the administrator should verify that the network connection is functioning properly.

A User Reports They Cannot Access the Network Share Folder