CompTIA CompTIA Certifications 220-1101 Questions & Answers

• Question 461:

  A technician installed new firmware on the company's laser printers and has since been receiving multiple calls that information is garbled and looks like code. Only printers with the new firmware are having this issue. Which of the following steps should the technician complete NEXT?

  A. Change the language settings on the printers

  B. Reboot all the machines having the issues

  C. Reboot all the printers.

  D. Install an updated printer driver on the print server

  Correct Answer: D

  The issue of information being garbled and looking like code could be related to a compatibility issue with the new firmware and the existing printer driver. The printer driver is responsible for converting the print job data into a format that the printer can understand and print. If the new firmware is not compatible with the existing driver, it could cause the printed output to be incorrect.

  To resolve this issue, the technician should install an updated printer driver on the print server that is compatible with the new firmware. This will ensure that the driver is able to correctly translate the print job data into a format that the printer can understand and produce accurate printed output.

• Question 462:

  While using a popular videoconferencing program, the user selects a webcam, but the software is unable to open the webcam. The webcam was working the previous day. Which of the following should be done to address this issue?

  A. Close other video software and retry.

  B. Adjust the conference software to a compatible resolution.

  C. Switch the video from the webcam to "conference" mode.

  D. Reseat or replace the webcam.

  Correct Answer: A

  One possible solution to address the issue of a webcam not working with a videoconferencing program is to close other video software and retry (option A). It's possible that another video software program is currently using the webcam and preventing the videoconferencing program from accessing it. By closing any other video software that may be running on the computer, the user can ensure that the webcam is available for use by the videoconferencing program.

• Question 463:

  A developer is requesting permission to utilize client-side visualization. The developer would like to write code in a setting isolated from other infrastructure to avoid negative impacts of experimental code. Which of the following provides the BEST solution for the developer?

  A. Cross-platform functionality

  B. Software compatibility

  C. Test case development

  D. Sandbox environment

  Correct Answer: D

  A sandbox environment is an isolated testing environment where code can be written and tested without impacting other infrastructure. This provides a safe and controlled environment for experimentation and development. References: CompTIA A+ Certification ore 2 Exam Objectives - 5.5 Compare and contrast common workstation security best practices

• Question 464:

  Client-side virtualization guest machines have security requirements similar to physical machines, but they also need to ensure separation from other guest machines. Which of the following BEST describes this client-side guest security requirement?

  A. Isolation

  B. Authentication

  C. Hardening

  D. Authorization

  Correct Answer: A

  Client-side virtualization guest machines require isolation from other guest machines to maintain their security. Isolation ensures that each virtual machine is separated from others and runs its own operating system and applications, making it less vulnerable to attacks from other guest machines. References: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Objectives 220-1002 - Virtualization and cloud computing - 4.1

• Question 465:

  A technician is configuring a workstation to be used as a VM host. After installing the necessary software, the technician is unable to create any VMs. Which of the following actions should be performed?

  A. Disable the BIOS password.

  B. Enable TPM.

  C. Enable multithreading.

  D. Enable Fast Startup.

  Correct Answer: C

  TPM is not a requirement to start VMs. People are assuming information that is not in the question and this is usually the cause of second guessing these kinds of exams for most test takers. The question states nothing about Windows 11. In order to have a VM running on a system, the system needs to have hyperthreading and/or multicore processing. I work with VMs on a regular basis. TPM is used for encryption purposes of a drive and is required for Windows 11 installations, but again, where in the question does it state Windows 11 and not something like Ubuntu, or any other OS for that matter?

• Question 466:

  A technician is tasked with installing additional RAM in a desktop computer. Which of the following types of RAM is MOST likely to be used?

  A. SODIMM

  B. DDR3

  C. ECC

  D. VRAM

  Correct Answer: B

  DDR3 is the most commonly used RAM type in modern desktop computers. It is faster and more energy efficient than its predecessors, and offers larger capacity modules. References: CompTIA A+ Certification uide, Ninth Edition, Chapter 5

• Question 467:

  A customer is using a satellite internet connection that is experiencing slowness. A technician notices high latency while pinging, but the download test is performing perfectly with very good download speeds. Which of the following represents the NEXT action the technician should perform?

  A. Restart the modem and run an online internet connection and speed diagnostic tool.

  B. Guide the customer on how to upgrade the internet plan with the provider in order to improve latency.

  C. Explain to the customer this is not an issue; this situation is normal for this type of internet connection.

  D. Replace the modem because it is not working correctly based on the test result.

  Correct Answer: A

  The technician should restart the modem and run an online internet connection and speed diagnostic tool1. High latency is a common issue with satellite internet connections, and it can cause slow internet speeds2. Restarting the modem can help to resolve the issue1. The technician should also run an online internet connection and speed diagnostic tool to check the connection and speed1. Guiding the customer on how to upgrade the internet plan with the provider in order to improve latency is not likely to be the correct option2. High latency while pinging can indicate a problem with the modem or the connection between the modem and the satellite. Restarting the modem can often resolve connectivity issues. Running an online internet connection and speed diagnostic tool can help identify any other issues with the connection. Upgrading the internet plan may not resolve latency issues and may not be necessary if the download test is performing perfectly with very good download speeds. High latency is not normal for satellite internet connections, so replacing the modem based on this one test result is premature. References: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1 - Page 102

• Question 468:

  A colleague has a laptop that has been working as expected for several years wall outlet. The MOST likely component that needs to be replaced is the:

  A. power adapter.

  B. battery.

  C. system fan.

  D. hard drive.

  Correct Answer: B

  Based on the information provided in the question, the MOST likely component that needs to be replaced is A. power adapter. If a laptop has been working as expected for several years but suddenly stops working when it is plugged into a wall outlet, it is possible that the power adapter has failed and is no longer able to provide power to the laptop. In this case, replacing the power adapter would likely resolve the issue. The other components listed in the options (battery, system fan, and hard drive) could also potentially fail and cause issues with a laptop's performance. However, based on the specific scenario described in the question (the laptop suddenly stops working when plugged into a wall outlet), it seems most likely that the issue is related to the power adapter.

  If the laptop has been working as expected for several years and suddenly stops working, the power adapter is the most likely component that needs to be replaced. Over time, the power adapter can become worn or damaged, resulting in a loss of power to the laptop. References: CompTIA A+ Certification uide, Ninth Edition, Chapter 3

• Question 469:

  An IT manager discovered that hundreds of pages of printed materials are being recycled each day because the materials are left on the printer tray instead of being picked up by users. Which of the following would BEST prevent this waste?

  A. Send friendly reminders to not print unnecessarily.

  B. Enable duplex printing to reduce paper utilization.

  C. Bill each department for the excess material cost.

  D. Require a code or badge before releasing a print job.

  Correct Answer: D

  By requiring a code or badge before releasing a print job, it ensures that only authorized personnel can collect the printouts. This method is effective in preventing waste and in keeping sensitive documents confidential. Sending reminders, enabling duplex printing, and billing departments are useful strategies for reducing paper utilization but may not necessarily prevent waste caused by uncollected printouts. Requiring a code or badge before releasing a print job is the best solution to prevent the waste of printed materials, as it ensures that only the user who initiated the print job is able to pick up the printed materials. This can be achieved by implementing print release software or requiring users to enter a PIN code at the printer. References: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Objectives 1001, 2.10lick on the print job and only after that the printer prints his documents. That would avoid the printing of not necessary documents

• Question 470:

  Which of the following describes metered utilization of cloud resources?

  A. Resources provisioned instantly

  B. Payments made only for resources that are used

  C. Resources pooled to increase computing power

  D. Implementation of rapid elasticity

  Correct Answer: B

  Metered utilization of cloud resources refers to payments made only for resources that are used. Cloud providers offer a pay-as-you-go model where customers are charged based on their usage of resources. Customers can easily scale up

  or down their usage of resources as per their needs and only pay for what they use.

  References: CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One uide, Tenth Edition by Mike Meyers (Page 642)