CompTIA 220-1101 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1101 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 411:

  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?

  A. Verify that the printing trays are correctly set.
  B. Swap printer trays until the print jobs complete as expected.
  C. Replace the tray rollers to ensure proper alignment.
  D. Reset the default to use 8.5in x 11in (216mm x 279mm) paper
  A. Verify that the printing trays are correctly set.

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  Explanation

  https://partners.comptia.org/docs/default-source/resources/a-core-1-content- guide (page 16)

  Exam C

• Question 412:

  A customer reports a problem connecting to network resources. After asking open-ended questions, the technician determines the issue likely exists on the remote server.

  Which of the following should the technician do next?

  A. Document the findings.
  B. Test the theory
  C. Gather information
  D. Establish a plan of action
  B. Test the theory

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  Explanation

  After determining the issue is likely on the remote server, the technician should test the theory to confirm the root cause before proceeding.

  Why Not A (Document the findings): Documentation comes after confirming the issue.

  Why Not C (Gather information): Information gathering is already completed.

  Why Not D (Establish a plan of action): This is done after confirming the issue.

  Core 2 (220-1102), Section 3.1, troubleshooting methodology.

• Question 413:

  A technician is installing a network interface card in a desktop computer. Which of the following connectors should the technician use to connect the card to the computer's motherboard?

  A. PCle
  B. AGP
  C. USB
  D. IDE
  A. PCle

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  Explanation

  PCle (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) is a type of expansion slot that connects network interface cards (NICs) and other devices to the motherboard. PCle slots have different sizes and speeds, such as x1, x4, x8, x16, and x32. PCle slots are faster and more versatile than older types of expansion slots, such as AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) and IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics).

  References: The Official CompTIA A+ Core 1 Student Guide (Exam 220-1101) eBook, page 2-13.

• Question 414:

  Which of the following utilizes specialized ports on a laptop to expand the local connection options?

  A. NFC adapter
  B. Docking station
  C. Port replicator
  D. USB dongle
  B. Docking station

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  Explanation

• Question 415:

  A user's mobile phone gets really hot to the touch and does not retain a charge. The user also reports that the phone is very slow, especially while charging. Which of the following is MOST likely causing these symptoms?

  A. Broken charging port
  B. Digitizer failure
  C. CPU overheating
  D. Defective battery
  D. Defective battery

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  Explanation

  A defective battery is the most likely cause of a mobile phone that gets really hot to the touch, does not retain a charge, and is slow while charging. A defective battery can cause the phone to overheat and may also cause performance issues.

  References:

  CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Objectives 1001, 2.14

• Question 416:

  Which of the following tools is best to track where an Ethernet cable is patched?

  A. Crimper
  B. Punchdown tool
  C. Cable stripper
  D. Toner probe
  D. Toner probe

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  Explanation

• Question 417:

  A users wireless laptop stopped working A technician replaced the wireless card, but the wireless range is now limited. Which of the following should the technician perform next?

  A. Verify the antenna's connection.
  B. Switch from a 2 4GHz band to a 5GHz band
  C. Change the channels of the Wi-Fi card settings.
  D. Upgrade the wireless driver.
  A. Verify the antenna's connection.

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  Explanation

  A limited wireless range after replacing the wireless card could indicate that the antenna is not properly connected to the card, or that the antenna is damaged or obstructed. According to the web search results, some possible steps to troubleshoot and verify the antenna's connection are:

  Open the laptop case and locate the wireless card and the antenna wires. Make sure that the wires are securely attached to the card's connectors, and that they are not loose or broken12. Check the position and orientation of the antenna.

  Make sure that it is not blocked by any metal objects, walls, or other sources of interference. Adjust the angle or location of the antenna if possible to improve the signal strength3. Replace the antenna with a new one or a compatible one from another device. Test the wireless range and performance with the new antenna2.

• Question 418:

  An organization has some computers running macOS and some computers running Windows. The computers running macOS also need to run a piece of software that is only available on Windows. Which of the following BEST describes the solution for running Windows software on a computer running macOS?

  A. Operating system spoofing
  B. Remote software provisioning
  C. Indirect software implementation
  D. Cross-platform virtualization
  D. Cross-platform virtualization

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  Explanation

  Cross-platform virtualization would be the best solution for running Windows software on a computer running macOS. This involves running a virtual machine (VM) on the macOS computer, which emulates a Windows environment and allows the Windows software to be installed and run within the VM. Cross-platform virtualization allows a computer running macOS to run Windows software. It involves creating a virtual machine on the macOS computer and installing a Windows operating system on it.

  References: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Guide, Ninth Edition, Chapter 1

• Question 419:

  Which of the following is used to implement network security polices for an environment?

  A. Managed switch
  B. Repeater
  C. Firewall
  D. Gateway
  C. Firewall

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  Explanation

  It is designed to protect an organization's network infrastructure and data from unauthorized access, while allowing legitimate traffic to pass through. Firewalls can be configured to enforce security policies that block certain types of traffic, limit access to specific network resources, and prevent attacks such as malware and phishing. A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. It establishes a barrier between a trusted internal network and an untrusted external network, such as the Internet. Firewalls are used to implement network security policies for an environment by controlling access to the network and protecting it from unauthorized access. A firewall is used to implement network security policies. It monitors incoming and outgoing traffic based on predetermined security rules and can block traffic that does not meet the defined criteria.

  References: CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Tenth Edition by Mike Meyers (Chapter 6, page 243)

• Question 420:

  A technician needs to configure a firewall to enable network printing. Which of the following network pons sh0Cd be opened? (Select two)

  A. 21 (FTP)
  B. 22 (Telnet)
  C. 25 (SMTp)
  D. 515 (LDP)
  E. 631 (IPP)
  F. LPTI
  D. 515 (LDP)
  E. 631 (IPP)

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  Explanation

  To enable network printing, the firewall needs to open the ports that are used by the network printers and the print servers. Two common ports for network printing are 515 (LDP) and 631 (IPP). LDP stands for Line Printer Daemon Protocol, which is a TCP-based protocol for sending print jobs to a remote printer. IPP stands for Internet Printing Protocol, which is a HTTP-based protocol for managing and monitoring print jobs over the Internet. According to the CompTIA Core1 objectives, one of the network ports that is related to printing is 515. A research paper on network printing also mentions that LDP and IPP are widely used protocols for network printing.