comptia-a-plus-core2/notes/OPS-7-professionalism.md

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# OPS-7: Professionalism
Status: not started
Domain:
- 4.0 Operational Procedures
Objective alignment:
- 4.7 Professionalism and communication
## What You Need To Know
Professional behavior is tested directly on Core 2.
Use:
- Appropriate appearance
- Appropriate language
- Respect for user time
- Active listening
- Cultural sensitivity
- Discretion
- Confidentiality
- Open-ended questions
- Restating the issue
- Clear expectations
- Status communication
- Documentation
- Follow-up
Avoid:
- Arguing
- Being defensive
- Dismissing the user
- Judging the user
- Sharing confidential information
## Memory Trick
Use **L-E-D-F**:
- **L**isten
- **E**xplain expectations
- **D**ocument
- **F**ollow up
Shortcut:
- **Fix the problem without making the user the problem.**
## Exam Clues
- Ask open-ended questions first.
- Restate the issue to confirm understanding.
- Do not blame the user.
- Protect confidential information.
- Set realistic timelines and follow up.