CompTIA 220-1101 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1101 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 851:

  A technician just decommissioned an on-premises email server. Users are now complaining that scan-to-email is not working.

  Which of the following actions should the technician most likely take?

  A. Configure an email relay on an existing server.
  B. Configure a secure, cloud-based email relay.
  C. Bring the old email server back into production.
  D. Configure a new email server from scratch.
  A. Configure an email relay on an existing server.

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  Explanation

  Since the on-premises email server has been decommissioned and users are experiencing issues with scan-to-email functionality, the best solution would be to configure an email relay. An email relay server can accept emails from devices like printers and forward them to the correct destination (such as a cloud-based email service). This avoids the need to bring back the old server or set up a new one. Configure an email relay on an existing server: This allows the scanner to send emails through another server, ensuring the functionality is restored.

  Why the other options are incorrect:

  Configure a secure, cloud-based email relay: While a cloud-based solution could work, configuring an email relay on an existing server is a more immediate and likely solution.

  Bring the old email server back into production: This is unnecessary and would defeat the purpose of decommissioning it.

  Configure a new email server from scratch: Setting up a new email server would be time-consuming and not necessary in this situation. This is part of the Networking and Troubleshooting domain in the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam.

• Question 852:

  A help desk technician thinks a desktop PC has failed due to a defective power supply. Which of the following steps should the technician take NEXT?

  A. Inquire about environmental or infrastructure changes.
  B. Conduct external or internal research based on symptoms.
  C. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution.
  D. Document the findings, actions, and outcomes.
  A. Inquire about environmental or infrastructure changes.

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  Explanation

  https://spryzensecurity.medium.com/what-is-troubleshooting-methodology-40cec6b6494

• Question 853:

  A Microsoft Windows user is preparing to work in another country and needs to comply with corporate policy for data protection when copying files to portable media. Which of the following solutions would MOST likely satisfy this requirement?

  A. A USB 3.1 flash drive with BitLocker to Go installed
  B. An SD memory card with NTFS
  C. An xD memory card with ext3
  D. A portable hard drive with FAT32
  A. A USB 3.1 flash drive with BitLocker to Go installed

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  Explanation

  Using a USB 3.1 flash drive with BitLocker to Go installed is the best option for complying with corporate policy for data protection when copying files to portable media.

  References: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Guide, Ninth Edition, Chapter 12

• Question 854:

  A technician has verified full system functionality and implemented preventive measures. Which of the following represents the NEXT step the technician should take according to the best practice methodology?

  A. Establish a theory of probable cause.
  B. Document the findings, actions, and outcomes.
  C. Perform a format and system restore.
  D. Refer to the vendor's instructions for guidance.
  B. Document the findings, actions, and outcomes.

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  Explanation

  The best practice methodology for troubleshooting is to follow these steps:

  Identify the problem.

  Establish a theory of probable cause.

  Test the theory to determine cause.

  Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution. Verify full system functionality and implement preventive measures. Document the findings, actions, and outcomes. Since the technician has already verified full

  system functionality and implemented preventive measures, the next step is to document the findings, actions, and outcomes. Verified

  References: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Objectives, page 8.

• Question 855:

  Which of the following would MOST likely be used to obtain electronic images of a large number of printed documents?

  A. NFC device
  B. ADF/flatbed scanner
  C. Camera/webcam
  D. QR scanner
  B. ADF/flatbed scanner

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  Explanation

  ADF/flatbed scanner would most likely be used to obtain electronic images of a large number of printed documents.

  References: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Guide, Exam 220-1001, Page 351

• Question 856:

  A technician responds to a help desk ticket that indicates a user's workstation is not booting. The technician initially suspects a failed hard drive. The technician performs diagnostics and confirms the hard drive is fully operational.

  Which of the following steps should the technician complete NEXT?

  A. Reinstall the operating system.
  B. Configure a new RAID array.
  C. Report the status of the drive and close the ticket.
  D. Consider another possible cause of the issue.
  E. Restore the latest backup of the system.
  D. Consider another possible cause of the issue.

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  Explanation

  Since the hard drive appears to be functioning normally, the technician should investigate other potential causes of the issue. This could include checking the BIOS settings, verifying the connections to the hard drive, and testing the RAM. Once these steps have been completed, the technician can then take the necessary steps to resolve the issue.

• Question 857:

  A user's device needs more memory, so a technician installs extra RAM with the following specifications:

  2 x 8Gb DDR3-1066 (PC3-8500) 1 x 16Gb DDR3-1333 (PC3-10600)

  Which of the following speeds would maximize reliability?

  A. 1,066
  B. 1,333
  C. 8,500
  D. 10,600
  A. 1,066

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  Explanation

• Question 858:

  A user's brand new phone froze while information was being transferred from the old phone. When a technician reset the new phone, it functioned properly when a data transfer was not being attempted. When the technician tested the old phone, it did not appear to have any functionality issues and passed all forms of device testing. Which of the following is the most likely reason the data transfer failed?

  A. The older phone had a different OS version.
  B. The older phone had a corrupted OS.
  C. The older phone had different hardware.
  D. The older phone utilized different wireless protocols.
  A. The older phone had a different OS version.

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  Explanation

• Question 859:

  Which of the following cables provides the best performance with the least EMI?

  A. Cat 5
  B. Cat 6
  C. Cat 7
  D. Coaxial
  C. Cat 7

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  Explanation

• Question 860:

  Which of the following best describes metered utilization for cloud computing?

  A. Cloud resources are billed to clients based on usage.
  B. Cloud resources are shared with other companies conducting similar business.
  C. Cloud resources are available at a fixed amount for a fixed price.
  D. Cloud resources are located in the on-site data center.
  A. Cloud resources are billed to clients based on usage.

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  Explanation

  Metered utilization for cloud computing is a pricing model where cloud service providers charge clients based on the amount of resources they consume, such as network bandwidth, storage space, CPU cycles, or memory. This allows clients

  to pay only for what they use, rather than a fixed amount or a subscription fee. Metered utilization can also enable clients to scale their cloud resources up or down according to their needs and demand.

  References: The following web search results provide more information about metered utilization for cloud computing:

  Understanding Metered Billing For Cloud Infrastructure - Togai: This article explains the concept of metered billing, its advantages, and how it works for cloud infrastructure services. Usage Metering and Throttling in Cloud Computing: This

  article discusses the importance of metering and throttling in cloud computing, and how they are implemented in WSO2 Stratos, a cloud platform as a service (PaaS) solution. Cloud Volumes Service Metered Billing: Control Your Cloud ... -

  NetApp: This article describes how NetApp's Cloud Volumes Service offers metered billing for cloud storage, and how it can help clients reduce their cloud costs and optimize their performance.