Anne, a technician, is asked to immediately fix a CEO’s tablet that is not connecting to the
network, and she realizes it is missing its static IP settings. When she returns to her desk
with the tablet to research the correct settings, the CEO comes over and berates her for
walking away with the equipment. Which of the following is the BEST way to handle this
situation?

A.
Hand the tablet back unfixed so the CEO is immediately appeased.

B.
Politely explain the reason for removing the tablet and return it after inputting the settings.

C.
Complete the settings fix before handing the tablet to the CEO, then immediately inform
her Manager.

D.
Calmly explain why she was correct for taking the tablet.