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What must you verify before proceeding with diagnostic tests on a workstation?

That the workstation battery is fully charged
That the workstation is covered under warranty
That the workstation is powered on and all cables are properly connected
That the workstation is running the latest operating system

The correct answer is: That the workstation is powered on and all cables are properly connected

Before conducting diagnostic tests on a workstation, it is essential to verify that the workstation is powered on and that all cables are properly connected. If the workstation is not powered on, any diagnostic tests conducted will yield no results, as the system cannot perform any operations or provide feedback if it is off. Furthermore, if cables are not properly connected, this could lead to issues such as no power supply, lack of display, or peripherals not functioning correctly. Ensuring everything is connected and powered up is a foundational step that helps to eliminate obvious external issues before delving into more complex diagnostics. While the condition of the battery, warranty status, and operating system version might be important considerations in various situations, they do not directly impact the immediate ability to perform diagnostic tests on a workstation. The most fundamental requirement is to ensure that the machine is operational and ready for testing.