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A touchscreen does not respond when touched. Which is the best first step to fix it?

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Intro to Computing - How Hardware Works
A touchscreen does not respond when touched. Which is the best first step to fix it?
ACheck if the screen is clean and dry
BRestart the keyboard
CMove the mouse to reset pointer
DTurn off the printer
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify common touchscreen issues

    Dirty or wet screens can block touch detection.

  2. Step 2: Choose practical first fix

    Cleaning the screen is a simple first step before hardware checks.

  3. Final Answer:

    Check if the screen is clean and dry -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Clean screen helps touchscreen respond [OK]
Quick Trick: Clean screen first if touchscreen unresponsive [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Restarting keyboard won't fix touchscreen
  • Moving mouse unrelated
  • Turning off printer irrelevant

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