A. DHCP
Starting with DHCP is the most logical first step, as it is a fundamental service for network connectivity and communication.
comptia 220-1101 practice test
CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1
Question 1
A user requested a new printer with the requirement that all documents be printed in duplicate. Which of the following will produce the MOST cost-effective duplicate printouts with the least amount of effort?
- A. Inkjet printer
- B. Thermal printer Most Votes
- C. Impact printer
- D. Laser printer
Answer:
b
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Question 2
A network administrator was notified that laptop users are unable to access or ping any network resources on the corporate network. Which of the following should the network administrator check FIRST?
- A. DHCP Most Votes
- B. AAA
- C. DNS
- D. ARP
Answer:
a
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1 year, 6 months ago
1 year, 4 months ago
THE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR SHOULD CHECK THE DHCP
1 year, 4 months ago
A. DHCP first
11 months, 3 weeks ago
DHCP because it deals with IP address
6 months ago
A is the right
Question 3
A user on a SOHO network is unable to watch online videos, even at 240 pixels. The technician runs ipconfig from the user's computer and records the following:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix .: lan
Link-local IPV6 Address.........: fe80::1585:7fb2:b05f:7102%12
IPv4 Address....................: 192.168.1.131
Subnet Mask.....................: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway.................: 192.168.1.1
The technician then connects a test laptop to the router via the user's Cat 5 cable and records the following information:
Download: 85 mbps
Upload: 22 mbps
Ping: 28 ms Which of the following is MOST likely causing the user's issue?
- A. Incorrect IP address
- B. Faulty NIC Most Votes
- C. Misconfigured default gateway
- D. Bad network cable
Answer:
b
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1 year, 7 months ago
B. Faulty NIC
1 year, 6 months ago
B Faulty NIC
the problem is most likely with the user's computer, and the NIC is a prime suspect since it's responsible for network communication.
1 year, 4 months ago
D. Bad network cable
11 months, 3 weeks ago
incorrect IP address
Question 4
HOTSPOT
A customer has contacted you about building two new desktops. The first desktop will be a gaming workstation. The customer requirements include:
Playing the newest games at a high frame rate
Fast game load times
Enough storage to have several games installed at once
High-end audio
No concern about cost
Running the current Windows OS
The second workstation will be a family workstation. The requirements include:
Capability for word processing, videoconferencing, and basic web surfing
Minimal cost, as long as it meets the requirements
Running the current Windows OS
INSTRUCTIONS
Use the drop-down menus to select the appropriate component for each category, based on the above requirements.
If at any time you would like to bring back the initial state of the simulation, please click the Reset All button.
Answer:
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1 year, 7 months ago
First Workstation
Inter Core I7
Video Card: Discrete GPU
RAM: 16GB DDR5
Sound Card: 7.1
Peripherals: Headset, External Microphone
Hard Drive: 1TB SSD
Second Workstation:
Intel core I3
On board video
8GB DDR5
Headset, Web cam
500GB SSD
1 year, 4 months ago
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1 year, 5 months ago
This one was on the Exam
11 months, 4 weeks ago
I seven GPU 16 GB DDR five 7.1 surround external microphone one terabyte
11 months, 3 weeks ago
For the desktop that will be a gaming workstation: Microprocessor: intel xeon, Video card: Discrete GPU, RAM:16 DDR5, Surround card: 7.1 surround card, 7.1 surround card, Peripheral external microphone, Hard drive: 500 GB HDD
For The family workstation:Microprocessor:intel core I7,Video card: on board sound,RAM 8GB DDR5,Surround card: 7.1 surround card, Peripheral:web cam,Hard drive 500 HDD.
8 months ago
intel 17, 16GB DDR5, discrete GPU, 7.1 sound card, headset, 1TB SSD
1 month, 1 week ago
Gaming Console
i7 core
Discrete GPU
16GB DDR5 RAM
7.1 Surround Card
Headset
1TB SSD
Family Work station
i7 Core
on board video
8GB DDR5 RAM
on board sound
Headset
500GB HDD
Question 5
A remote user reports connectivity issues with the local internet provider. Even after a technician reboots the modem supplied by the ISP, the issue persists.
Which of the following would BEST establish the connection in minimal time?
- A. Radio frequency ISP
- B. Neighbor's WI-FI
- C. Mobile hotspot Most Votes
- D. Fiber optic
Answer:
d
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1 year, 7 months ago
C. Mobile hotspot
1 year, 6 months ago
C. Mobile hotspot
A mobile hotspot is generally the quickest and most direct way to get back online, especially for a remote user needing an immediate solution.
1 year, 4 months ago
C. Mobile hotspot
1 year, 3 months ago
the quickest way is Mobile hotspot.
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Mobile hotspot
3 months, 4 weeks ago
B - Although Mobile hotspot might be a good answer, according to google, neighbors wifi is the fastest (or public wifi at another location). This obviously doesnt work if you dont have neighbors, but not everyone has mobile hotspot either and not all plans or phones support it. A and D are obviously wrong. A - is just not going to give you internet if the ISP is down.... and D - is a type of cable, but even still Not everyone has Fiber Optic....
1 month ago
You do make a good point, however, theoretically if you had access to all of these options, a hotspot would be the fastest because even if you could use your neighbors wi-fi, I'm sure most people have an encryption and I doubt that is information that most people would give out to even your neighbor. Even if you want to use a public one you would more than likely have to go to the establishment that provides the signal, which also takes time. But a phone is right next to you, so mobile hotspot makes the most sense in theory. It is obviously not a cable.
1 month ago
I hope no one on here legitimately thinks that the answer is fiber optic cables, considering that somehow that is the registered right answer. C. makes the most sense because in theory if you had access to any of these choices, the one that is closest to you will be the fastest. Common sense.
Question 6
A bank wants to leverage cloud computing but would like a cloud solution in which infrastructure is shared with businesses in the same industry. Which of the following cloud models would BEST address the banks need?
- A. Private
- B. Hybrid
- C. Public
- D. Community Most Votes
Answer:
d
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1 year, 7 months ago
D. Community
1 year, 4 months ago
A. Private
11 months, 3 weeks ago
public computing
11 months, 2 weeks ago
A. Private
3 months, 4 weeks ago
D - Community since its communicating outside of the company. Private would only communicate within the company.
1 month ago
D. Community since the question states that it is sharing infrastructure through cloud with another company. The key word here is SHARE, like a COMMUNITY shares, whereas PRIVATE would insinuate something that may be ISOLATED or WITHIN ITSELF. I'm just pointing out some key words to take into account considering seeing these relations will help you find the proper answer.
Question 7
A user reports a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and headset are no longer functioning. The user has restarted the laptop and tested an alternative headset and monitor, but the issue persists. The technician notices the user has a printer, USB-C hub, and AC adapter plugged into the laptop. Which of the following should the technician do to MOST likely resolve the issue?
- A. Verify the AC adapter voltage. Most Votes
- B. Repair the operating system.
- C. Replace the user's USB-C hub.
- D. Reinstall the drivers for affected devices.
- E. Make sure the printer is not drawing too much power.
Answer:
a
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1 year, 7 months ago
C. Replace the user's USB-C hub.
1 year, 6 months ago
C. USB-C Hub Issue:
Given that multiple peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse, and headset) are not functioning, and all these devices are likely connected through the USB-C hub, the hub could be the common point of failure. Hubs can sometimes malfunction, leading to issues with connected devices
1 year, 4 months ago
Verify the ac adapter
11 months, 3 weeks ago
verify the AC adapter Voltage
11 months, 2 weeks ago
C. Replace the user's USB-C hub
3 months, 4 weeks ago
C - Since the question states everything plugged into the laptop. It does not say the HDMI is plugged into the computer. For that detail alone, the Type C Hub is probably the problem. (also, it does not say the printer isnt working, or that the laptop isnt charging).
1 month ago
C. USB-C hub. Why would it be the AC adapter voltage? That shouldn't have anything to do with it unless the battery on the device is completely fried. Even so, Peculiar even said that nothing else was malfunctioning so that shouldn't even be the issue. This is the 3rd wrong answer in a row I found so far.
Question 8
A technician is troubleshooting a computer that is not completing POST and gets stuck at the manufacturer logo screen. All internal, removable parts have been disconnected and only the minimum parts necessary to POST were reconnected. However, the symptoms remain the same. Which of the following should the technician try NEXT?
- A. Test the RAM in different slots, one at a time.
- B. Remove and test the power supply.
- C. Replace the motherboard.
- D. Change the CMOS battery.
Answer:
d
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1 year, 7 months ago
B. Remove and test the power supply.
1 year, 6 months ago
A RAM Issues: Problems with RAM (Random Access Memory) are a common cause of a computer not completing POST. Testing the RAM involves trying different RAM sticks in different slots, one at a time, to isolate if the issue is with a specific RAM stick or a particular slot on the motherboard.
Systematic Approach: This is a part of a systematic approach to hardware troubleshooting – checking each component individually to identify the faulty one.
1 year, 3 months ago
Testing the RAM, since it was not removed by the user
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Remove and test the power supply.
Question 9
A user reports issues with a smartphone after dropping it. The icons on the screen all look normal, but when the user touches the email icon, for example, nothing happens. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause?
- A. Digitizer issues Most Votes
- B. Overheating
- C. Broken screen
- D. Malware
Answer:
a
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1 year, 7 months ago
C. Broken screen
1 year, 4 months ago
Digitizer issues
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Digitizer issues
Question 10
A user visits the help desk to report that a smartphone takes more than a day to fully charge. The user already tested multiple wall outlets and swapped the charging cable, but the results are the same. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?
- A. Verify the power rating of the charger. Most Votes
- B. Ensure all unnecessary connectivity features are disabled.
- C. Check that all missing smartphone OS updates are applied.
- D. Complete a factory reset of the phone.
Answer:
a
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1 year, 7 months ago
A. Verify the power rating of the charger.
1 year, 6 months ago
A.
Power Rating of the Charger: The issue might be related to the charger itself, particularly its power output. Chargers with a lower power rating will charge devices more slowly. Verifying that the charger's power rating is appropriate for the smartphone is a logical first step.
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Verify the power rating of the charger.
6 months, 1 week ago
Verify the power rating of the charger.
A. Inkjet printer
B. Thermal printer
The Answer is D
Laser Printer:
Known for their efficiency and cost-effectiveness, especially for high-volume printing. Laser printers generally have a lower cost per page compared to inkjet printers and are faster, which makes them ideal for printing documents in duplicate. They are more suitable for office environments where such printing needs are common.
C IT IS ONLY IMPACT THAT PRINTED DUPLICATE
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thermal printer
The answer is C:
the question says "DUPLICATE" NOT "DUPLEX (DOUBLE SIDED)". Therefore the only printer that will produce duplicate is an impact printer that will use Perforated White, Pink and Yellow paper and the impact goes through to all sheets.
There is nothing built into a LASER printer that will force printing multiple copies on EVERY print document. You will have to choose 2 copies every time.
D. Laser printer
Laser printer
Impact printers are well-suited for printing duplicate documents efficiently and cost-effectively
C. Impact printer
Impact printer
Thermal Printer
Impact Printer
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laser printer
Its a impact printer it prints multiple pages at a time
The Impact printer (C) is the best choice because it is specifically designed to create multiple copies simultaneously using multi-part forms. This makes it the most cost-effective (uses inexpensive ribbons, single print pass for duplicates) and requires the least effort (duplication is inherent when using multi-part paper).
C. Impact printers, such as dot matrix printers, are capable of printing multi-part forms using carbon or carbonless copy paper. This allows them to print duplicate (or even triplicate) copies simultaneously with a single print action, making them the most cost-effective and least effort solution for printing duplicates.