CompTIA 220-801 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-801 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 101:

  Joe, a user, requests that a new printer be installed for his SOHO environment. Joe wants to be able to print to the device from any location within the SOHO. Which of the following should be used?

  A. Infrared (IR)
  B. Serial
  C. 802.11
  D. Bluetooth
  C. 802.11

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  Reference. http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/8/802_11.html

• Question 102:

  When installing a printer in Windows, which of the following is the purpose of the Additional Drivers button on the Sharing tab in the printer's properties?

  A. To add additional drivers to emulate a different printer
  B. To add additional drivers for other printers on the computer
  C. To add additional drivers for other operating systems
  D. To add additional drivers for different printing modes
  C. To add additional drivers for other operating systems

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  In the sharing tab, there is a button marked Additional drivers. This is to add drivers to emulate a different printer.

• Question 103:

  Which of the following connector types is only used for Coaxial?

  A. RJ-11
  B. ST
  C. F
  D. RJ-45
  C. F

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  Reference. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F_connector

• Question 104:

  Which of the following would a technician MOST likely perform to prevent a tripping hazard?

  A. Use an ESD mat
  B. Proper cable management
  C. Use plenum graded cable
  D. Proper documentation
  B. Proper cable management

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  Reference. http://www.cabletiesandmore.com/SafcordCordCover.php

• Question 105:

  A client has a laptop screen and an external screen. Which of the following is the BEST way to toggle between the two or show both at the same time?

  A. Function keys on keyboard
  B. Task Manager
  C. Display settings in Control Panel
  D. Turn the monitors on and off
  A. Function keys on keyboard

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  Reference. http://superuser.com/questions/393827/how-to-toggle-between-different- monitors-with-one-key-on-windows-7

• Question 106:

  A technician wants to install a printer to use port LPT1, but the computer does not currently have such a port. Which of the following expansion cards should the technician install and configure to create an LPT1 port?

  A. Serial
  B. Video
  C. Audio
  D. Parallel
  D. Parallel

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  Reference. http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/LPT-line-print-terminal

• Question 107:

  Which of the following connectors is found on every desktop power supply?

  A. Berg
  B. SATA
  C. PCIe
  D. Molex
  D. Molex

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  Reference. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molex

• Question 108:

  Which of the following describes the MAIN difference between a plenum rated cable versus a non-plenum rated cable?

  A. A reduced production of hazardous fumes when subjected to fire
  B. The ability to be bent into tighter turning radiuses within conduit
  C. A reduced noise level when bundled in groups of 20 or more
  D. The ability to transmit data with fewer cross-talk interruptions
  A. A reduced production of hazardous fumes when subjected to fire

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  Plenum cable is sheathed with fire retarded substance. Therefore, the production of hazardous fumes will be lower in plenum cable than in other cables not coated with fire retardant material.

• Question 109:

  A technician realizes the problem Ann, a customer, is having before she is done explaining all the symptoms. Which of the following is the BEST action for the technician to take?

  A. Continue listening to Ann's explanation until she is finished then refer her to a website so she can find the proper resolution.
  B. Ask Ann to repeat the problem and all the symptoms several times in order for the technician to verify all the facts.
  C. Finish listening to Ann's explanation without interrupting if it will not take an excessive amount of time.
  D. Politely tell Ann that the technician knows the proper solution and that no further explanation is necessary.
  C. Finish listening to Ann's explanation without interrupting if it will not take an excessive amount of time.

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  Best customer service agent is the most avid listener. Finish listening to Ann's explanation if it doesn't take an excessive amount of time. After that, you can propose a solution. You can always interrupt her if she is taking a lot of time. Apologize for interruption and tell her that you realized the nature of the problem.

• Question 110:

  A client has requested the use of an AMD CPU on a workstation computer. Which of the following motherboard sockets MUST be utilized for this customer's PC?

  A. FM2
  B. Socket H
  C. ZIF
  D. 2011
  A. FM2