The battery of a vehicle has "died" three days in a row. Each day the customer was able to start the car after he charged the battery. He was then able to drive the car 150 miles, but the next morning the battery was again discharged. A battery current drain test revealed a 10 mA drain. Technician A says the current drain is excessive and it could be the source of the problem. Technician B says that further testing is required, but it is possible that the battery may need to be replaced. Who is correct?

A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both Technician A and B
D. Neither Technician A nor B


Answer: B

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