occur or appear

[snade17]

Could you please telll which of the sentences below reads well in English, if any:

1. "Network problems could appear/occur as a result of building repairs."
2. Network problems could be the result of building repairs."

 

[Rover_KE]

In 1 use 'occur'.

2 is fine.

Rover

 

[snade17]

Thank you very much, Rover KE. You were most helpful.