CompTIA 220-1101 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1101 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 141:

  During an inspection, it was found that data racks were not properly grounded. To pass the inspection and address a growing concern to protect data cabling and equipment, a technician must make sure all racks are properly grounded.

  Which of the following tools should the technician use to verify this has been completed?

  A. Multimeter
  B. Cable tester
  C. Tone generator
  D. Voltmeter
  A. Multimeter

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  Explanation

• Question 142:

  Several users report that a projector routinely turns off in the middle of meetings and does not tum back on immediately. Users have to wait several minutes before the projector will turn back on. When the projector is on, the picture is clear and bright. Which of the following is the most likely reason the projector is turning off?

  A. The video cable connecting the video source to the projector is failing.
  B. The bulb in the projector is failing.
  C. The projector is overheating and needs to be cleaned.
  D. The outlet that the projector is plugged into is faulty.
  C. The projector is overheating and needs to be cleaned.

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  Explanation

  The projector is overheating and needs to be cleaned. A common cause of projector shutdown is overheating, which can be triggered by dust accumulation, blocked vents, or faulty fans. The projector has a thermal protection circuit that turns it off when the temperature reaches a certain level, and it will not turn back on until it cools down. To prevent this issue, the projector needs to be cleaned regularly and placed in a well- ventilated area. The video cable, the bulb, and the outlet are not likely to cause the projector to turn off intermittently.

  [CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Certification Study Guide], page 18.

• Question 143:

  A technician receives a ticket that states a mobile payment device is having Issues with Its contactless payment feature. The device is not detecting payment options. Which of the following Is the MOST likely cause of the Issue?

  A. NFC
  B. Bluetooth
  C. Wi-Fi
  D. Lightning adapter
  A. NFC

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  Explanation

  NFC (Near Field Communication) is the technology used for contactless payment features on mobile payment devices. If a mobile payment device is having issues with its contactless payment feature and is not detecting payment options, it is most likely due to an issue with the NFC functionality of the device. The contactless payment feature on a mobile payment device uses NFC (Near Field Communication) to detect payment options. If the device is not detecting payment options, the issue may be related to a problem with the NFC feature.

  References: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/31790/near-field-communication-nfc

• Question 144:

  A desktop support technician is tasked with upgrading a laptop so that it has the fastest data access possible. Which of the following BEST satisfies this requirement?

  A. mSATASSD
  B. M.2NVMeSSD
  C. 2.5SATASSD
  D. 2.5SASHHD
  B. M.2NVMeSSD

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  Explanation

  M.2 NVMe SSD provides the fastest data access possible for a laptop. It is a high-performance solid-state drive that connects directly to the motherboard through an M.2 slot.

• Question 145:

  A user is unable to get a laptop screen to display on the conference room TV. The room has an in-room computer, which is currently being displayed on the TV screen. The user has plugged the laptop into the conference room's wireless HDMI dongle, but the TV screen is still showing the in-room computer desktop.

  Which of the following should the user do to most likely resolve the issue?

  A. Confirm that the user's Wi-Fi settings are correct.
  B. Adjust the settings on the wireless HDMI base station.
  C. Change the input on the conference room's TV.
  D. Replace the in-room computer's HDMI cable.
  C. Change the input on the conference room's TV.

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  Explanation

  When a laptop screen is not displaying on a conference room TV despite being connected to a wireless HDMI dongle, the issue is often related to the TV being set to the wrong input source. Since the in-room computer's desktop is displayed, it suggests the TV is currently set to the input source used by the in-room computer. Changing the TV's input source to the one associated with the wireless HDMI dongle connected to the user's laptop is the simplest and most direct approach to resolve the issue. This does not involve adjusting network settings or hardware configurations but rather selecting the correct input source through the TV's input selection menu.

  References:

  This solution is aligned with best practices for troubleshooting display connectivity issues, which emphasize checking and adjusting input sources on the display device as a first step.

• Question 146:

  A technician is upgrading the RAM in a server-grade laptop for a company's Chief Execute Officer (CEO). The CEO cannot afford any downtime. Which of the following is the BEST type of memory module to purchase?

  A. LRSIMM
  B. DDR4
  C. Parity
  D. Dual channel
  A. LRSIMM

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  Explanation

• Question 147:

  A technician is building a budget PC with a dual-core CPU, onboard sound and graphics, and a single SSD. Which of the following power supply wattage levels is the most appropriate?

  A. 400W
  B. 850W
  C. 1,000W
  D. 2,000W
  A. 400W

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  Explanation

• Question 148:

  A user connects a laptop to a conference room audiovisual system using a VGA cable. The TV displays the image correctly, but the audio is not working.

  Which of the following will most likely resolve the issue?

  A. Replacing the VGA cable
  B. Switching inputs
  C. Using HDMI to connect
  D. Restarting the audiovisual system
  C. Using HDMI to connect

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  Explanation

  VGA (Video Graphics Array) cables transmit analog video signals only and do not carry audio signals. When a user connects a laptop to an audiovisual system using a VGA cable, the lack of audio is due to VGA's inability to transmit sound.

  Switching to an HDMI (High- Definition Multimedia Interface) cable, which supports both audio and video signals, will most likely resolve the issue by enabling the transmission of sound to the audiovisual system alongside the video.

  References:

  CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Exam Objectives, specifically sections related to peripherals and connectors, which would cover the capabilities of different types of cables and connectors, including VGA and HDMI. Basic understanding of the functionality of common video and audio cables and connectors, emphasizing the distinction between VGA cables, which only support video signals, and HDMI cables, which support both video and audio signals.

• Question 149:

  SIMULATION

  A small ISP has hired a new technician Joe, the new technician, is being trained to configure customers* home networks The trailing instructor gives me technician a starter kit with cables, cable ends, and other network equipment and asks mm to build a working network.

  The computer should be connected to have internet connectivity and the phone should be connected to have a dial tone.

  INSTRUCTIONS

  Use the appropriate cables. cable ends, tools and equipment to configure the network ana connect an components accordingly

  There are 3 steps and the simulation starts on step 1.

  

  A. Check the answer in explanation.
  B. PlaceHolder
  C. PlaceHolder
  D. PlaceHolder
  A. Check the answer in explanation.

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  Explanation

  

• Question 150:

  A user reports the following:

  When accessing large images, PC performance is degraded. When accessing small text files, PC performance is as expected.

  Which of the following is the most likely cause of the performance issues?

  A. HDD fragmentation
  B. RAID controller failure
  C. RAID array configuration errors
  D. Insufficient power supply
  A. HDD fragmentation

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  Explanation