220-1101 Online Practice Questions
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A user reports that a laser printer continues to print pages with text that is too light to read even after adding additional toner.
Which of the following should the technician replace to correct this issue?
Correct answer: D
A printer technician receives a support request for a laser printer that sometimes cuts off the bottom of the print job. During troubleshooting the technician notices that affected jobs are set for 8.5in x 14in (216mm x 356mm) paper and only print from a particular paper tray.
Which of the following actions should the technician perform NEXT?
Correct answer: A
References:
https://partners.comptia.org/docs/default-source/resources/a-core-1-content-guide
(page 16)
A startup company is outgrowing its current office space and is requiring employees to work remotely. The company must comply with government-enforced requirements to safeguard all aspects of data, so the IT department plans to maintain complete control over users' operating systems.
Which of the following should the IT department implement?
Correct answer: A
The IT department should implement VDI. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is a technology that allows users to access a desktop operating system from a remote location. VDI provides complete control over users' operating systems, which is important for safeguarding data. VDI also provides a secure way to access data from remote locations, which is important for compliance with government-enforced requirements 1.
Which of the following is used to verify if a NIC port can send and receive data?
Correct answer: A
A loopback plug is used to test the functionality of network interface card (NIC) ports to ensure they can send and receive data. It is a diagnostic tool that loops back the signal to the device, allowing verification of the network port's operation. This aligns with CompTIA Core 1 objectives related to troubleshooting wired and wireless networks and verifying network connectivity.
Simulation
A user reports poor performance on the application server.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Click on Server 1 and Server 2, and review the information presented in each chart to determine which drives need to be replaced.
Select the appropriate replacement drive that should be used for the least performance degradation to the server.
If at any time you would like to bring back the initial state of the simulation, please click the Reset All button.
The degraded status on Server 2 indicates a RAID-5 issue, typically due to a failed or failing drive. In RAID-5 configurations, when one drive fails, the system can still operate but with reduced performance as parity data is used to rebuild missing data on-the-fly.
Recommended Replacement Drive:
To minimize performance degradation, the replacement drive should be a SAS HDD with the same specifications (64KB stripe size, no read-ahead, and write-back policy). Matching the configuration exactly ensures seamless integration and optimizes recovery speed in the RAID-5 array.
In RAID-5, degraded performance is expected when one drive fails, as parity data is used to rebuild missing information during each read/write process. Replacing the failed drive restores the RAID array to optimal status, reducing the load on existing drives and returning the system to normal read/write performance. The write-back policy and disabled disk cache settings are designed to reduce latency and increase efficiency, which is essential for handling real-time applications.
An end user reports a printer error that states "Replace filament".
With which of the following types of printer is the end user MOST likely having problems?
Correct answer: C
A technician replaced a failed PSU on a high-end workstation PC. Now, the PC fails to POST and does not
stay turned on for more than five seconds.
Which of the following power connections was most likely forgotten during installation?
Correct answer: B
The issue described suggests the 12V CPU power connector was likely forgotten during installation. The 12V power rail is essential for the operation of high-end workstation components, including the CPU.
Without the 12V connection, the system will fail to POST and may power off shortly after being turned on.
References:
220-1101 (Core 1), Section 3.5: Explains power supply requirements and troubleshooting scenarios related to component connections.
A technician plans to upgrade a laptop's RAM from 4GB to 16GB.
Which of the following should the technician do?
Correct answer: A
The most important factor to consider when upgrading a laptop's RAM is the architecture of the RAM, which determines the type, speed, and capacity of the memory modules. The architecture of the RAM must match the architecture of the laptop's motherboard and processor, otherwise the RAM will not be compatible or function properly. The architecture of the RAM includes the DDR generation (such as DDR3 or DDR4), the form factor (such as SO-DIMM), the pin count (such as 204 or 260), the voltage (such as 1.35V or 1.5V), and the frequency (such as 1600MHz or 2400MHz). The other options are not as crucial or relevant for the RAM upgrade. The brand of the RAM does not matter as long as the RAM meets the specifications of the laptop and is of good quality. The CAS latency of the RAM is a measure of the delay between the memory controller requesting data and the RAM delivering it, and it affects the performance of the RAM. However, the CAS latency is not a fixed value and can vary depending on the frequency and voltage of the RAM. Therefore, purchasing RAM with the same CAS latency is not necessary or sufficient for compatibility. The laptop's BIOS settings are usually configured to automatically detect and adjust to the RAM upgrade, and do not need to be manually changed by the technician.
References:
CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Core 1 Objectives1
The Official CompTIA A+ Core 1 Student Guide (Exam 220-1101) eBook2 How to Upgrade the RAM in Your Laptop | Tom's Hardware3.
How to Upgrade RAM on a Laptop | Crucial.com4
A company needs to keep a record of tasks performed by an application.
Which of the following should the company most likely implement as part of a solution?
Correct answer: B
Syslog is used to log system events and tasks performed by applications, providing a centralized record of activity.
Why Not A (Fileshare): Fileshares store files but are not designed for event logging.
Why Not C (Database): Databases can store logs but are not a logging mechanism themselves.
Why Not D (SAN): A SAN is a storage solution, not a logging tool.
References:
Core 1 (220-1101), Section 2.6, system monitoring and logging.
The Chief Executive Officer wants to ensure company data is stored in a manner that provides the company with complete control over how the data is managed.
Which of the following is the BEST cloud deployment model for this request?
Correct answer: D
A private cloud deployment model provides the company with complete control over how the data is managed. This is because a private cloud is managed solely by the organization and resides on-premises or in a data center. Therefore, a private cloud deployment model is the best option for this scenario.