CompTIA 220-1101 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1101 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 841:

  Which of the following scenarios best illustrate a need for VDI? (Choose two.)

  A. An employee needs the ability to work remotely on a non-company-provided computer
  B. A company that needs to store 10PB worth of data
  C. An employee has latency-sensitive workflow requirements
  D. A bank that has security concerns regarding employee activity
  E. A payment processor that is planning on implementing virtual currency
  F. An application developer who needs to configure network settings for an application
  A. An employee needs the ability to work remotely on a non-company-provided computer
  D. A bank that has security concerns regarding employee activity

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  Explanation

• Question 842:

  A user submitted a support ticket that states all of the printouts from a laser printer appear to have double images imposed on them. A review of past printer support tickets shows that maintenance kit has not been installed in more than a year. Which of the following printer consumables is MOST likely causing the issue?

  A. Separation pad
  B. Transfer roller
  C. Ink cartridge
  D. Fuser
  D. Fuser

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  Explanation

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• Question 843:

  Which of the following features will save the battery life of a laptop significantly if they are disabled? (Choose two.)

  A. Touchpad
  B. Volume
  C. Screen orientation
  D. Cellular
  E. Bluetooth
  F. Fingerprint reader
  D. Cellular
  E. Bluetooth

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• Question 844:

  Which of the following are default ports for HTTP and HTTPS traffic? (Select TWO).

  A. 23
  B. 25
  C. 80
  D. 143
  E. 389
  F. 443
  C. 80
  F. 443

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  Explanation

• Question 845:

  Which of the following network types is used for pairing a Bluetooth device to a smartphone?

  A. PAN
  B. WAN
  C. LAN
  D. MAN
  A. PAN

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  Explanation

  A PAN, or Personal Area Network, is the network type that is used for pairing a Bluetooth device to a smartphone. A PAN is a network that connects personal devices, such as phones, tablets, laptops, headphones, speakers, or printers, over a short distance, usually less than 10 meters or 33 feet. A PAN can use wireless technologies, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or infrared, to enable communication and data exchange between the devices. A Bluetooth PAN, also known as a piconet, can consist of up to eight devices, one of which acts as the master and the others as slaves. The master device initiates the pairing process with the other devices and controls the data transmission. The devices use radio waves in the 2.4 GHz frequency band to communicate with each other. Bluetooth is a low-power, low-cost, and secure technology that is widely used for creating PANs.

  References: What Is Bluetooth Wireless Networking?1 Bluetooth - GeeksforGeeks2 Bluetooth | Institute of Physics3 6 Different Types of Bluetooth Devices - TechJeny4

• Question 846:

  An internet service provider is delivering service through a copper medium with shared customer bandwidth. Which of the following services has most likely been installed?

  A. Fiber
  B. Cable
  C. NIC
  D. DSL
  B. Cable

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  Explanation

  Cable internet service is delivered through coaxial cables that are shared among multiple customers in a neighborhood. This means that the bandwidth may vary depending on the network congestion. Fiber, NIC, and DSL are not copper-based or shared mediums.

  CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Certification Study Guide, page 28.

• Question 847:

  A technician needs to adjust the VLAN to allow users in the sales department to access the marketing department's network resources.

  Which of the following should the technician configure?

  A. Network card
  B. Patch panel
  C. Switch
  D. Server
  E. Hub
  C. Switch

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  Explanation

  To adjust the VLAN configuration, the technician needs to configure the switch. VLANs are configured on switches to segment network traffic logically, even if the devices are connected to the same physical network. By adjusting the VLAN settings on the switch, the technician can ensure that the sales department has access to the marketing department's network resources.

  Switch: VLANs are configured on switches to logically separate or combine network segments.

  Why the other options are incorrect:

  Network card: A network card is a hardware component that connects a device to a network, but it does not configure VLANs.

  Patch panel: A patch panel is used to organize and manage network cables but does not play a role in VLAN configuration.

  Server: A server may host resources, but VLANs are managed at the switch level.

  Hub: A hub is a basic networking device that simply forwards traffic; it cannot be used to configure VLANs.

  This falls under the Networking domain in the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam.

• Question 848:

  An IT specialist sets up a wireless router in a SOHO environment. Afterwards, several devices cannot access the internet and are assigned IP addresses starting with 169.254. Which of the following is the best action to resolve this issue?

  A. Reboot the wireless router.
  B. Shorten the lease time.
  C. Use static IP addresses.
  D. Increase the DHCP pool size.
  A. Reboot the wireless router.

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  Explanation

  An IP address beginning with 169.254 indicates that the device has not received a valid IP from the DHCP server. Rebooting the router can resolve minor configuration or network glitches, allowing DHCP to function correctly. The other options, such as adjusting lease time or static IP addresses, do not address the core problem. CompTIA A+ Core 1 objectives emphasize DHCP troubleshooting in SOHO networks.

• Question 849:

  A technician recently installed a new printer that is being shared over the network via a 64- bit Windows Print Server Two users, who have computers with a legacy OS, are unable to print to this new printer. Which of the following should the technician do to resolve this issue?

  A. Enable 32-bit drivers on the Print Server.
  B. Enable Print Spooler and restart the computer.
  C. Run Windows Update on the users' computers_
  D. Update the computers to a 64-bit driver.
  A. Enable 32-bit drivers on the Print Server.

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  Explanation

  The correct answer is A. Enable 32-bit drivers on the Print Server. A print server is a computer or device that manages the printing requests from multiple clients over a network. A print server can share one or more printers with different types of clients, such as Windows, Mac, or Linux. However, to ensure compatibility and functionality, the print server must have the appropriate drivers for each printer and each client1. A driver is a software component that enables the communication and interaction between a device and an operating system. A driver must match the specifications and features of the device, as well as the architecture and version of the operating system. A driver that is incompatible with either the device or the operating system may cause errors, malfunctions, or performance issues2. In this scenario, the technician installed a new printer that is being shared over the network via a 64-bit Windows Print Server. This means that the print server has a 64-bit operating system and a 64-bit driver for the printer. However, two users who have computers with a legacy OS (an older or outdated operating system) are unable to print to this new printer. This may be because their computers have a 32-bit operating system and require a 32-bit driver for the printer. To resolve this issue, the technician should enable 32-bit drivers on the Print Server. This means that the technician should install and configure a 32-bit driver for the printer on the print server, in addition to the existing 64-bit driver. This way, the print server can support both 64-bit and 32-bit clients, and allow them to print to the same printer34. To enable 32-bit drivers on a Windows Print Server, the technician can follow these steps4: On the print server, open Control Panel and select Devices and Printers. Right-click on the printer that needs a 32-bit driver and select Printer Properties. Click on the Sharing tab and check the box that says Share this printer. Click on Additional Drivers and check the box that says x86 (for 32-bit). Click OK and follow the instructions to install and configure the 32-bit driver. For more information about print servers, drivers, and compatibility issues, you can refer to the following web search results: What is a Print Server?, What is a Device Driver?, How to Install Additional Drivers for Shared Printers, How to Enable 32-Bit Drivers on Windows Server.

• Question 850:

  A user calls the help desk lot assistance configuring an Android phone with a new NFC- enabled speaker that will be used for an upcoming conference call. The user was unable to direct the phone's audio to the NFC speaker. Which of the following sequences should the help desk technician walk the customer through to accomplish this task?

  A. Enable NFC on the speaker. Ensure the speaker is less than 33ft (10m) from the Android phone. On the phone's Bluetooth settings menu for Connected Devices, select Pair New Device. Tap to accept the connection to the speaker when the prompt is displayed on the phone's screen.
  B. Enable NFC and Bluetooth on the Android phone. From the Android phone's Bluetooth settings menu for Connected Devices, select the Previously Connected Devices option.Select a listed device that most closely matches the speaker. Tap lo accept the connection lo the speaker when the prompt is displayed on the phone's screen.
  C. Enable NFC and Bluetooth on the Android phone. Tap and hold the Android phone to the spot on the speaker where the NFC logo is displayed. Accept the connection to the speaker when the prompt is displayed on the phone's screen.
  D. Enable Wi-Fi on the speaker. Enable Wi-Fi on the Android phone. Tap and hold the Android phone to the spot on the speaker where the NFC logo is displayed. Accept the connection to the speaker when the prompt is displayed on the phone's screen.
  C. Enable NFC and Bluetooth on the Android phone. Tap and hold the Android phone to the spot on the speaker where the NFC logo is displayed. Accept the connection to the speaker when the prompt is displayed on the phone's screen.

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