CompTIA 220-1101 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1101 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 491:

  Which of the following cloud models exclusively utilizes a local data center?

  A. Private
  B. Public
  C. Hybrid
  D. Community
  A. Private

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  Explanation

  A private cloud utilizes infrastructure that is hosted on-premises, often in a local data center, to provide services exclusively to the organization.

• Question 492:

  A user brings an older laptop to the help desk and reports issues with the keyboard. Upon inspection, the technician does not see any external damage but notices that many keystrokes da not register in a word processor. The laptop works fine when the technician tests it with an external keyboard. Which of the following actions would MOST likely resolve the issue?

  A. Disable the sticky keys feature.
  B. Clean the keyboard.
  C. Reset the BIOS settings to default.
  D. Charge the laptop.
  B. Clean the keyboard.

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  Explanation

  B. Clean the keyboard. In this scenario, the laptop works fine when the technician tests it with an external keyboard, but many keystrokes do not register in a word processor when the internal keyboard is used. This suggests that the issue may be related to the internal keyboard and not the software or hardware settings. Cleaning the keyboard is a simple and effective solution to address common issues such as dirt, debris, or stuck keys that can prevent the keyboard from functioning correctly.

  Disabling the sticky keys feature will not likely resolve the issue, as it is designed to assist users who have difficulty pressing multiple keys simultaneously.

  Resetting the BIOS settings to default may resolve certain hardware or software issues, but it is unlikely to address an issue with a physical component such as the keyboard.

  Charging the laptop may resolve some performance issues that are related to a low battery, but it is not likely to resolve an issue with the keyboard.

• Question 493:

  A small company wants the ability to print in full color but needs to pay a minimal initial purchase price for the printer.

  Which of the following is the best option?

  A. Thermal printer
  B. Inkjet printer
  C. Dot matrix printer
  D. Laser printer
  B. Inkjet printer

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  Explanation

  Inkjet printers are the best choice for a small company seeking full-color printing with a minimal initial cost. While they have higher operating costs (due to ink), they are affordable and capable of high-quality color output.

  Why Not A (Thermal printer): Thermal printers are not designed for color printing and are typically used for labels or receipts.

  Why Not C (Dot matrix printer): Dot matrix printers are outdated, noisy, and do not support full-color printing.

  Why Not D (Laser printer): Laser printers have lower running costs but a higher initial purchase price, especially for color models.

  Core 2 (220-1102), Section 4.6, printer types.

• Question 494:

  A user is having an issue charging an iPhone with a newly purchased cable. Which of the following is most likely the issue?

  A. The cable does not meet OEM standards.
  B. The Lightning port is damaged.
  C. The iPhone logic board is defective.
  D. The iPhone battery needs replacing.
  A. The cable does not meet OEM standards.

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  Explanation

• Question 495:

  All static IP addresses are assigned from a central location. Which of the following is the BEST method for a technician to use to assign static IP addresses while keeping an automatic record of the addresses that have already been assigned?

  A. Set up a DHCP pool for the entire subnet and exclusions for each static IP address that is needed.
  B. Create a spreadsheet and record each IP address and the device to which it is assigned.
  C. Set up DHCP reservations for all static IP addresses that need to be assigned.
  D. Create a separate subnet for each device type on the network that needs an IP address.
  C. Set up DHCP reservations for all static IP addresses that need to be assigned.

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  Explanation

• Question 496:

  An employee's mobile device no longer charges, and the employee believes the battery is bad. A technician tests the mobile device and finds it will charge on a wireless charging pad but not when it is connected to a charging cable. Other devices charge without issue when the cable is used. Which of the following should the technician perform FIRST to resolve the issue?

  A. Clean out the charging port on the device
  B. Replace the mobile device's battery
  C. Issue a new charging cable to the employee
  D. Send the device for service and give the employee a loaner
  A. Clean out the charging port on the device

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  Explanation

• Question 497:

  A user needs to upgrade a PC in order to run the latest 3-D design software. Which of the following components should the user upgrade to best meet this requirement?

  A. Motherboard
  B. CPU
  C. Power supply
  D. Graphics card
  E. Memory
  D. Graphics card

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  Explanation

  The correct answer is

  D. Graphics card. A graphics card is a component that handles the processing and rendering of 3D graphics on a PC. A graphics card can significantly improve the performance and quality of 3D design software, as it can handle complex calculations and display high-resolution images faster than the CPU. A graphics card can also support features such as ray tracing, anti- aliasing, and texture mapping, which can enhance the realism and detail of 3D models. A. Motherboard. This is not a correct answer. A motherboard is a component that connects and communicates with all the other components in a PC. A motherboard does not directly affect the performance or quality of 3D design software, unless it is incompatible or outdated with the other components.

  B. CPU. This is not a correct answer. A CPU is a component that executes instructions and calculations for various programs on a PC. A CPU can affect the performance and quality of 3D design software, but not as much as a graphics card.

  A CPU is more important for tasks such as compiling, encoding, or multitasking, which are not specific to 3D design.

  C. Power supply. This is not a correct answer. A power supply is a component that converts AC power from the wall outlet to

  DC power for the PC components. A power supply does not directly affect the performance or quality of 3D design software, unless it is insufficient or faulty to provide enough power for the other components.

  E. Memory. This is not a correct

  answer. Memory is a component that stores data temporarily for fast access by the CPU and other components. Memory can affect the performance and quality of 3D design software, but not as much as a graphics card. Memory is more

  important for tasks such as loading, saving, or switching between programs, which are not specific to 3D design.

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• Question 498:

  A human resources department uses a network shared with other departments to produce a variety of printed resources for legal retention. The human resources department only wants its members to have access to these materials.

  Which of the following should the technician implement?

  A. Security groups
  B. Audit logs
  C. Time-of-day access
  D. Print server
  A. Security groups

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  Explanation

  Security groups are used to manage access permissions to network resources, ensuring only authorized HR department members can access the shared materials.

  Why Not B (Audit logs): Audit logs monitor activity but do not restrict access.

  Why Not C (Time-of-day access): Time-of-day access limits when users can access resources but doesn't specify user permissions.

  Why Not D (Print server): A print server manages print jobs but does not control file access.

  Core 2 (220-1102), Section 2.5, access control and permissions.

• Question 499:

  A company laptop uses a docking station with an integrated NIC and is unable to access a wired SOHO network using DHCP. A technician runs ipconfig anddiscovers the laptop has an IPv4 assignment of 169.254.0.9. The NIC does not have any link or activity lights on. Which of the following should the technician do next?

  A. Restart the laptop in safe mode.
  B. Reboot the DHCP server.
  C. Reset the network adapter.
  D. Replace the laptop.
  E. Reseat the laptop in the docking station.
  C. Reset the network adapter.

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  Explanation

  Given the symptoms described (laptop unable to access the network, IPv4 assignment of 169.254.0.9, no link or activity lights on the NIC), the technician should consider the following steps:

  The assignment of an IPv4 address in the 169.254.x.x range typically indicates that the laptop was unable to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server. This range is reserved for Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) when a device cannot obtain a valid IP address.

  The absence of link or activity lights on the NIC suggests a potential hardware or connection issue.

• Question 500:

  A user with an older laptop is unable to connect to the office network after new access points were installed. The user confirms that from home the laptop can connect wirelessly to the network. Which of the following should the user to do to quickly resolve the issue?

  A. Connect a new USB adapter.
  B. Install a new SSD
  C. Connect a new biometric device.
  D. Install a new Bluetooth card.
  A. Connect a new USB adapter.

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  Explanation

  A USB adapter is a device that can plug into a USB port on a laptop and provide wireless connectivity to a network. A USB adapter can support different wireless standards, such as 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, or 802.11ac. A USB adapter can also support different wireless frequencies, such as 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. In this case, the user with an older laptop may not be able to connect to the office network after new access points were installed because the laptop's built-in wireless card does not support the same wireless standard or frequency as the new access points. For example, if the new access points use 802.11ac and 5 GHz, and the laptop's wireless card only supports 802.11g and 2.4 GHz, the laptop will not be able to communicate with the access points. To quickly resolve this issue, the user should connect a new USB adapter that supports the same wireless standard and frequency as the new access points. This way, the user can bypass the laptop's wireless card and use the USB adapter to connect to the office network wirelessly.

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