What is a necessary step for performing a soft reset on DASR?

Performing a soft reset on DASR (Data Acquisition and Signal Receiver) typically requires logging into the workstation. This step is essential because access to the system’s user interface is needed to execute the reset command properly. By logging in, you ensure that you have the necessary permissions and access to the software controls that manage the system’s operations, including executing a soft reset.

While other actions, such as power cycling the system or reapplying power, may be applicable in different contexts or for different types of resets (like hard resets), they do not specifically pertain to the process of performing a soft reset. Checking system diagnostics is also useful for troubleshooting but is not a direct step in the soft reset process itself. Thus, logging into the workstation is the correct and necessary action for executing a soft reset on DASR.