CompTIA 220-1101 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1101 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 101:

  A printer displays an error message even after a paper jam is cleared. Which of the following should a technician do to fix the issue?

  A. Check the paper path for a blocked sensor.
  B. Verify the pickup roller is functioning.
  C. Change the duplex settings.
  D. Run internal printer diagnostics.
  A. Check the paper path for a blocked sensor.

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  Explanation

  A paper path is the route that paper takes through a printer from the input tray to the output tray. A blocked sensor is a sensor that detects paper jams or other errors in the paper path but fails to clear after the problem is resolved. A blocked sensor can cause a printer to display an error message even after a paper jam is cleared. The technician should check the paper path for any debris or obstructions that may trigger the sensor.

• Question 102:

  A business owner wants to provide security to laptop users with the ability to charge their devices, access corporate LAN resources, and allow for a variety of their removable hardware.

  Which of the following devices would BEST meet the owner's needs?

  A. Docking station
  B. Port replicator
  C. Thunderbolt
  D. USB hub
  A. Docking station

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  Explanation

• Question 103:

  A user is experiencing email problems and explains to a technician that all emails with graphics or images do not display the graphics.

  Which of the following configurations would correct this behavior?

  A. Change the email settings in antivirus.
  B. Change the security settings of the email client.
  C. Change the firewall security settings.
  D. Change the email proxy settings.
  E. Change the trusted sites in the browser settings.
  B. Change the security settings of the email client.

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  Explanation

• Question 104:

  A technician is dispatched to troubleshoot a slow performance issue on a PC. Upon arrival, the technician immediately opens Task Manager and sees that CPU and RAM performance are within normal ranges. The technician then checks and verifies the speed and duplex settings and performance on the network card. The technician then temporarily disables the antivirus to see if performance is affected, and it is not. After re-enabling the antivirus, which of the following is the NEXT best stop for the technician to take?

  A. Check to see if insufficient hard drive space is causing the issue
  B. Update the operating system, drivers, and firmware on the PC
  C. Log into the PC with another user profile and test performance
  D. Shut down the PC, unplug the power for 30 seconds, and then boot the PC
  A. Check to see if insufficient hard drive space is causing the issue

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  Explanation

• Question 105:

  Which of the following network devices should a technician install in order to isolate voice traffic on the network?

  A. Network tap
  B. Managed switch
  C. Hub
  D. DSL filter
  B. Managed switch

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  Explanation

  A managed switch is a network device that can be configured to create VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks), which are logical segments of a network that isolate traffic based on criteria such as function, security, or quality of service. A VLAN

  can be used to isolate voice traffic on the network, which can improve the performance and security of voice over IP (VoIP) applications. A network tap, a hub, and a DSL filter are not capable of creating VLANs.

  [CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Certification Study Guide], page 32.

• Question 106:

  A technician is troubleshooting a PC that makes grinding noises and eventually shuts down. The technician determines the PC is overheating. Which of the following is most likely failing?

  A. RAM
  B. Motherboard
  C. SSD
  D. CPU fan
  D. CPU fan

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  Explanation

  The most likely component that is failing and causing the PC to overheat is

  D. CPU fan. The CPU fan is a vital part of the cooling system that prevents the CPU from overheating by blowing air over the heatsink and dissipating the heat. If the CPU fan is faulty, noisy, or clogged with dust, it can reduce the airflow and cause the CPU temperature to rise12. This can result in poor performance, instability, or shutdowns of the PC. The other components are less likely to be the cause of overheating. RAM, motherboard, and SSD do not generate as much heat as the CPU and usually do not require fans to cool them down1. They may overheat if there is poor ventilation in the case or if they are defective, but they are not as common as a failing CPU fan. Therefore, the correct answer is

  D. CPU fan. This is the most likely component that is failing and causing the PC to overheat.

• Question 107:

  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
  A. Sandbox

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  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.

• Question 108:

  A technician is configuring a new web server and must have over 10TB of fault-tolerant storage, while minimizing the number of failure points. The applications on the server also require the highest performance available. Which of the following configurations would the technician MOST likely select?

  A. RAID 0 with 1500rpm 15TB drives
  B. RAID 1 with 1000rpm 8TB drives
  C. RAID 5 with 7200rpm 5TB drives
  D. RAID 10 with 5400rpm 6TB drives
  D. RAID 10 with 5400rpm 6TB drives

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  Explanation

• Question 109:

  DRAG DROP

  Drag and drop each mobile technology to the description of its use. Some answers will not be used.

  Select and Place:

  

  

• Question 110:

  A user is unable to connect a mobile phone while in a car. However, a second mobile Device is able To connect in The same car, WHICH of the Following settings should the user check on the first phone?

  A. Wi-Fi
  B. Hotspot
  C. Bluetooth
  D. Location
  C. Bluetooth

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  Explanation

  To connect a mobile phone to a car, you need to pair them using Bluetooth, which is a wireless technology that allows secure local networks between devices1. If one phone can connect to the car but another cannot, it means that the first phone has Bluetooth enabled and paired with the car, while the second phone does not. Therefore, the user should check the Bluetooth settings on the second phone and make sure it is turned on and discoverable