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Topic 5: Exam Pool E (NEW)
A user wants to overclock a GPU but is concerned about potential overheating. Which of the following would best address the user's concern?
A. Thicker thermal pads
B. Liquid cooling
C. Larger heat sink
D. Fan upgrade
Explanation: Liquid cooling is an effective solution for managing the high heat output that can result from overclocking a GPU. It's more efficient than air cooling methods (like larger heat sinks or fan upgrades) and can better maintain lower temperatures under load, reducing the risk of overheating.
Which of the following network devices is needed to direct packets to networks outside of the LAN?
A. Hub
B. Switch
C. Router
D. Bridge
Explanation: Routers are designed to connect multiple networks and direct packets to their intended destinations across network segments. This makes them essential for directing packets to networks outside of the LAN, such as the internet or other remote networks.
A user arrives at the office and is unable to access the company's network on a smartphone. The user enables Wi-Fi on the smartphone, but it only shows the 5G symbol. Which of the following device settings should the user configure to fix this issue?
A. Autoconnect
B. VPN
C. VPN
D. Encryption
E. WPS
A user is trying to play a DVD on a projector. The user can hear the audio; however, the
projector is showing an error message that states:
HDMI Blocked due to Copy Protection
Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the error?
A. The HDMI cannot carry the signal from the DVD to the projector
B. The user needs to switch from HDMI to a cable standard such as DisplayPort
C. The projector does not support the necessary HDCP protocol
D. The user needs to enable cony-protected sources in the projector's settings.
Explanation: The Official CompTIA® A+® Core 1 and Core 2 Student Guide (Exams 220- 1001 and 220-1002) | 193 Protected content. If you encounter an error that indicates unauthorized content or an HDCP error: • DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt all provide support for the Digital Rights Management (DRM) mechanism High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP allows a content source (such as a Blu-ray disc) to disable itself if the display adapter and monitor and/or speaker system do not support HDCP and fail to authenticate themselves with the playback source. There have been various iterations of HDCP (at time of writing the current version is 2.2) and backwardcompatibility can be problematic as authentication may fail between devices that support different versions of the standard.
A user reports that a software application functioned as expected the previous day, but this morning, the user is unable to launch the application. Which of the following describe what the technician should do next?
A. Research the symptoms
B. Identify any changes the user has made
C. Determine which steps need to be performed.
D. Check the vendor's website for guidance.
Explanation: Identifying changes made to the system is the next step to troubleshoot why an application no longer launches, as recent changes often cause such issues.
✑ Why Not A (Research the symptoms): Research is broader and should come after
identifying changes.
✑ Why Not C (Determine which steps need to be performed): This comes after identifying the issue.
✑ Why Not D (Check the vendor's website): This is a later step if further guidance is needed.
A user connected a laptop to a projector. The image on the screen is very fuzzy, but the image's brightness is satisfactory. Which of the following projector settings should the user adjust first to correct the issue?
A. Focus
B. Aspect ratio
C. Keystone
D. Resolution
Explanation: When a user connects a laptop to a projector and the image displayed is very fuzzy (blurred) but the brightness level is satisfactory, the first setting to adjust on the projector is the focus. The focus control adjusts the clarity and sharpness of the projected image. Incorrect focus settings can lead to a fuzzy or blurred image even when the brightness is adequate. Adjusting the focus should help in making the image clear and sharp.
Which of the following is a method that can be used to securely connect a remote user's laptop to a corporate server?
A. WAN
B. VPN
C. SSL
D. DHCP
Explanation: A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a secure method for connecting a remote user's laptop to a corporate server. VPNs use encryption to protect data transmitted over the internet.
A technician is replacing a failed power supply in a ten-year-old computer When installing the customer-provided power supply, the technician discovers the ATX connector would not plug into the motherboard. The customer wants a cost-effective solution. Which of the following should the technician do next?
A. Adjust the input voltage.
B. Install a modular power supply.
C. Rebuild the failed power supply.
D. Use a 20-pin to 24-pin adapter.
Explanation: Older motherboards use 20-pin connectors, while newer power supplies use 24-pin connectors. An adapter resolves the compatibility issue cost-effectively.
✑ Why Not A (Adjust the input voltage): Input voltage adjustment is unrelated to
connector compatibility.
✑ Why Not B (Install a modular power supply): While modular supplies are versatile, this doesn’t address the connector issue directly.
✑ Why Not C (Rebuild the failed power supply): Rebuilding is costly and complex compared to using an adapter.
A technician is selling up a projector (or a videoconferencing system. When the user all empts to connect a laptop to the system, the system displays the following error message. No source found The user tries multiple cables and inputs on the projector. Which of the following should the user try NEXT?
A. Check the bulb on the projector and replace it with a new one
B. Check the display settings on the computer and set them to extend/duplicate.
C. Replace the projector with another known-good one and try again
D. Replace the video card on the machine that is plugged in to the projector, as it has gone bad.
Explanation: If a user is unable to connect a laptop to a projector or videoconferencing system and sees the error message "No source found," the next step should be to check the display settings on the computer and set them to extend/duplicate. This will ensure that the laptop's display is being output to the external device. References: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Guide, pg. 514
A technician needs to configure a multifunction printer that will be used to scan highly confidential data, which must be securely distributed to a select group of executives. Which of the following options is the most secure way to accomplish this task?
A. Set up the device to email the documentsto a group address.
B. Make copies of the documents and have an office administrator manually distribute them.
C. Implement badge access on the printer.
D. Configure scanning to an SMB share withexecutive access.
Explanation: Configuring scanning to a Secure Message Block (SMB) share specifically designated for executive access ensures that the scanned confidential documents are stored securely on a network drive with restricted access. SMB is a network file sharing protocol that allows applications on a computer to read and write to files and request services from server programs in a computer network. By setting up an SMB share with executive access, the data is centralized, making it easier to manage permissions and security settings. This method also utilizes the existing network infrastructure, allowing for scalability and integration with other security measures like encryption and authentication protocols.
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