CompTIA 220-1101 Practice Test
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Topic 5: Exam Pool E (NEW)
A computer with a recently replaced CPU will not pass POST. When inspecting the inside of the computer, the technician sees several shorts on the motherboard near the location of the CPU. Which of the following is most likely the cause of this issue?
A. The incorrect heat sink was used on the CPU.
B. Too much thermal paste was applied to the CPU.
C. The power supply was undersized for the CPU.
D. The CPU is not receiving any power from the motherboard.
A user is unable to plug a USB 3.0 device into a USB port. Upon inspection, a technician notices the USB 3.0 port appears to be slightly smaller than the other connections. Which of the following Is the MOST likely cause?
A. A foreign object Is stuck Inside the port
B. The cable connection utilized the wrong orientation.
C. The USB cable is physically damaged
D. The USB port belongs to a different form factor.
Explanation: USB 3.0 ports are slightly smaller than other USB connections, so if the port appears to be the wrong size, it is likely that the port belongs to a different form factor. This can be caused by a number of factors, such as the device being too old to support USB 3.0, or the device not having a USB 3.0 port in the first place.
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.
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.
A VM was set up to deny access to the host computer and any network resources. Which of the following describes this scenario?
A. Sandbox
B. Cross-platform virtualization
C. Legacy application
D. Hypervisor
Explanation: A sandbox is an isolated environment created for testing or running code without affecting the host system or other network resources. In this scenario, the virtual machine (VM) is set up to deny access to the host computer and any network resources, effectively creating a contained and secure space where actions within the VM do not impact the rest of the system or network. This is a key feature of sandbox environments used for testing and security purposes.
A company needs to support a 10Gbps throughput. Which of the following is the MINIMUM cable category that could be used?
A. Cat 5
B. Cat 5e
C. Cat 6
D. Cat 6a
Explanation: The minimum cable category that could be used to support a 10Gbps throughput is Cat 6a. Cat 6a cable is required with 10 Gigabit Ethernet for reliable performance with cable lengths up to 100 metres. However, lower-specification cables can often be successfully used, particularly with the shorter cable lengths required in a typical home123.
A technician needs to figure out why a laser printer is intermittently not feeding paper to print. The technician verifies the issue by running several copy-and-print tests. Which of the following should the technician do next?
A. Update the printer drivers.
B. Select the correct paper size.
C. Clean the pickup rollers.
D. Replace the toner cartridge.
Explanation: Intermittent paper feeding issues in a laser printer are commonly caused by dirty or worn- out pickup rollers. Cleaning the rollers can restore proper functionality. This aligns with the CompTIA A+ Core 1 objective related to troubleshooting and maintaining printers, specifically resolving paper feeding issues.
Each floor at a new corporate facility will have four printers available for all users to print from AH of the printers will be connected with RJ45 and not joined to a domain Which of the following needs to be set up to accomplish this task? (Select two).
A. Printer shares
B. DHCP server
C. Print server
D. Printer subnet
E. SMB configuration
F. Printer Wi-Fi settings
C. Print server
Explanation: To allow multiple users to print to networked printers:
✑ Printer shares enable users to access printers shared on the network.
✑ Print servers manage print jobs and provide centralized control of printing.
✑ Why Not B (DHCP server): DHCP is unrelated to print management.
✑ Why Not D (Printer subnet): Subnets group devices but don’t manage printing.
✑ Why Not E (SMB configuration): SMB is for file sharing, not specifically print management.
✑ Why Not F (Printer Wi-Fi settings): These settings are irrelevant since the printers use Ethernet.
CompTIA A+ Exam Reference: Core 2 (220-1102), Section 4.6, printer configuration.
Which of the following is designed to be used in commercial spaces?
A. USB 3.1 Gen 2
B. Straight tip fiber connector
C. Plenum cabling
D. Cat 8
Which of the following is the SAFEST way to replace RAM on a server that has a redundant power supply?
A. Unplug one power cable.
B. Verify the RAM temperature.
C. Utilize a grounding strap.
D. Replace the RAM while the server is running.
Explanation: Utilizing a grounding strap is the safest way to replace RAM on a server that has a redundant power supply. This ensures that no static electricity is transferred to any of the server components, which could cause permanent damage. The other options are not the correct methods for replacing RAM. Unplugging one power cable is not recommended, as it could cause the server to go offline and disrupt any services that are running. Verifying the RAM temperature is not necessary and does not provide any additional safety measures, and replacing the RAM while the server is running is not recommended, as it could cause system instability.
A user’s computer is experiencing poor performance. A technician runs a diagnostic tool on the hard drive, and the results show a significant increase in the number of reallocated sectors. Which of the following steps should the technician take next?
A. Run sfc /scannow on the hard drive.
B. Replace the hard drive.
C. Runchkdsk /f on the hard drive.
D. Reformat the hard drive.
Explanation: A significant increase in the number of reallocated sectors on a hard drive is a clear indication that the drive is experiencing physical damage or wear and tear that cannot be repaired through software means. Reallocated sectors are bad sectors that the drive's firmware has marked as unusable and moved data to spare sectors. This is often a precursor to drive failure. Therefore, the most prudent next step is to replace the hard drive to ensure data integrity and system reliability.
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