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Topic 5: Exam Pool E (NEW)
An administrator is setting up a conference room for an important board of directors meeting. The chief operating officer has asked the administrator to make sure a redundant internet connection is available. The office only has one ISP. and the conference room equipment is currently configured using Ethernet. Which of the following should the administrator set up in order to ensure redundancy?
A. Wireless access point
B. Near-field communication
C. Hotspot
D. Bluetooth
Explanation: A hotspot provides a redundant internet connection using cellular data. This ensures connectivity for the meeting even if the primary ISP connection fails.
✑ Why Not A (Wireless access point): A wireless access point expands Wi-Fi
connectivity but does not provide internet redundancy.
✑ Why Not B (Near-field communication): NFC is used for short-range communication, not internet connectivity.
✑ Why Not D (Bluetooth): Bluetooth is for short-range device pairing and cannot serve as a backup internet connection.
CompTIA A+ Exam Reference: Core 1 (220-1101), Section 2.7, internet connection types and redundancy.
A user is unable to access the internet, but other users in the same office are not having an issue. All users' devices are hardwired to the network. Which of the following tools should the technician use to determine the issue?
A. Loopback plug
B. Network tap
C. Wi-Fi analyzer
D. Punchdown tool
Which of the following DNS records is used to point to a mail server?
A. TXT
B. AAA
C. A
D. MX
Explanation: An MX (Mail Exchange) record in DNS specifies the mail server responsible for accepting email messages on behalf of a domain. It is a vital component of the email delivery process, directing email to the correct server based on the domain part of the email address. Without properly configured MX records, a domain's email system cannot function correctly.
Which of the following technologies can be used to connect a home PC to a company’s network?
A. VLAN
B. VM
C. VPN
D. VoIP
Which of the following is used to register inputs on a touch-screen monitor?
A. Inverter
B. Digitizer
C. OLED
D. Cathode-ray tube
Explanation: The digitizer converts touch inputs into digital signals, enabling touch functionality on a monitor. This component is essential for touch screens to process user input and is covered under the CompTIA A+ Core 1 objective on display technologies for mobile devices.
The help desk received a ticket regarding Issues with a laser printer. The printer has had repairs previously for scanning Issues. Currently, the printed text is not adhering properly to the paper. Which of the following should be replaced lo resolve this Issue?
A. Fuser
B. Waste container
C. Roller
D. Toner
Explanation: If the printed text is not adhering properly to the paper on a laser printer that has had repairs previously for scanning issues, the fuser should be replaced to resolve this issue. The fuser is a component of the printer that uses heat and pressure to fuse the toner onto the paper. If the fuser is not functioning properly, the toner may not adhere properly to the paper.
A technician is troubleshooting poor printing quality on an inkjet printer. The pages have white lines running through the text and graphics. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
A. Worn out rollers
B. Clogged printhead
C. Faulty ink cartridges
D. Poor quality paper
Which of the following environments can be set up to keep any device from communicating with a virtual machine over the network?
A. Development
B. Test
C. Sandbox
D. Cross-platform
Explanation: A sandbox environment is designed to isolate and contain software or programs, preventing them from interacting with other parts of the system or network. This isolation can be used to safely run untested or untrusted programs or code without risking the integrity of the host system or network. Setting up a virtual machine within a sandbox environment ensures that the VM has no communication with other devices over the network, providing a controlled and secure environment for testing or development purposes.
A user reports that a laser printer's toner does not stick to the paper. The user has tried multiple brands of paper and is unable to print legible documents. Which of the following should be replaced to ensure proper printouts?
A. Fuser unit
B. Toner distributionsensor
C. Paper charge transformer
D. Toner cartridge
Explanation: In laser printing, the fuser unit is responsible for bonding the toner to the paper using heat and pressure. If the toner is not sticking to the paper, resulting in illegible documents despite trying different brands of paper, it indicates a problem with the fuser unit. It might not be reaching the necessary temperature to melt the toner properly, necessitating its replacement to ensure proper printouts.
A new employee has been issued a company laptop. The employee requests an accessory with a single power source that has wired network connectivity and supports a keyboard, mouse, speakers, and dual monitors. Which of the following accessories should the systems administrator deploy to BEST meet the new user's needs?
A. Poe switch
B. USB-C hub with power delivery
C. Docking station with DisplayPort
D. KVM switch with audio
Explanation: A docking station is a hardware accessory that allows laptops to connect to multiple peripherals and devices with a single connection. A docking station with DisplayPort would provide the necessary connectivity for the dual monitors, and it can also support the required peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, and speakers. In addition, it will provide a wired network connectivity for faster and more reliable network access.
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