Free 220-1101 Sample Questions — CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1

Using the output below: IPv4 Address: 172.25.1.39 - Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 - Router: 172.25.1.252 - Name Server: 172.25.1.4 - Which of the following is the default gateway?

• A. 172.25.1.252
• B. 172.25.1.39
• C. 172.25.1.4
• D. 255.255.255.0

A user tries to turn on a computer but gets the following error message: Bootable device not found. The computer had no issues yesterday. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this error?

• A. The HDD is malfunctioning
• B. The mouse and keyboard are not connected
• C. misconfigured boot device is in the BIOS
• D. The network cable is unplugged

Which of the following virtualization technologies allows Linux and Windows operating systems to run concurrently?

• A. Test environment
• B. Sandbox
• C. Legacy OS
• D. Cross-platform

A network administrator was notified that laptop users are unable to access or ping any network resources on the corporate network. Which of the following should the network administrator check FIRST?

• A. DHCP
• B. AAA
• C. DNS
• D. ARP

A user reports that printed receipts have black smudges over the entire image. The text is still present but is very dark and sometimes illegible. Which of the following are the MOST likely cause and solution for the printer issue?

• A. The ribbon is jammed and is rubbing on the paper. Clear the bad ribbon and feed it through properly
• B. The printhead is too hot. Adjust the temperature down and retry printing
• C. The printer is loaded with the wrong type of paper. Replace the receipt paper with carbon paper
• D. The blue ink cartridge was loaded with black ink. Put in the correct ink and clean the printhead

A user purchased a new smartphone and headset and is trying to connect them. Which of the following is the best way to connect the devices?

• A. Enable pairing
• B. Use a hotspot
• C. Use NFC
• D. Enable synchronization

A technician is attempting to connect the wired LANs at two nearby buildings by installing a wireless point-to-point connection. Which of the following should the technician consider?

• A. NFC protocol data rate
• B. RFID frequency range
• C. Bluetooth version compatibility
• D. Allowable limits for transmit power

A help desk technician is tasked with moving a user's computer to a makeshift office for renovations. Upon moving the computer, the technician notices the network card will not utilize anything beyond 10Mbps half duplex. Which of the following is the most likely issue?

• A. The computer is connected with DSL
• B. The computer is connected to an unmanaged switch
• C. The computer is configured for NIC teaming
• D. The computer is connected to a hub

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

A company has a dot matrix printer that uses carbon paper. The company reports that the first page is printing too light, although the following pages are still legible. Which of the following MOST likely needs to be fixed?

• A. The print drum is worn and loose, causing the printing to be light in places
• B. The ribbon is low on ink or missing and must be replaced to get proper output
• C. The heating element has failed, and a new one needs to be installed for proper transfer
• D. The wrong type of filament is loaded, preventing it from sticking correctly
• E. The fuser assembly is not calibrated properly, causing it to impact the paper too hard

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

• A. An IT engineer who is designing and showcasing organization user experiences for multiple clients
• B. company that needs to store 10PB worth of data
• C. manufacturing plant that has high turnover
• D. bank that has security concerns regarding employee activity
• E. payment processor that is planning on implementing virtual currency
• F. An application developer who needs to configure network settings for an application

A field technician for an airport receives a support ticket that states customers are having issues viewing a screen that displays information about departing flights. While checking the case history, the technician sees that all fight information screens were recently moved when the terminal gates were remodeled. Which of the following actions should the technician perform after verifying the screen has power?

• A. Ensure the input connections to the screen are secure
• B. Swap cables with a screen that works
• C. Check to see if the device outputting the data is turned on
• D. Determine if the screen is compatible with the output device

A startup company is outgrowing its current office space and is requiring employees to work remotely. The company must comply with government-enforced requirements to safeguard all aspects of data, so the IT department plans to maintain complete control over users' operating systems. Which of the following should the IT department implement?

• A. VDI
• B. IaaS
• C. VPN
• D. SaaS

A desktop PC was recently moved to a new area and needs internet access RJ45 connections are not available, but access can be provided through 802.11n connections. Which of the following will need to be installed?

• A. Wireless NIC
• B. NFS system
• C. SSHD
• D. USB card

An insurance company wants to implement cloud computing and would like a cloud solution in which the infrastructure is shared with businesses in the same industry. Which of the following cloud models BEST addresses the company's need?

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

Which of the following network devices operates as a bridge function?

• A. Hub
• B. Wireless access point
• C. Transceiver
• D. Media converter

A technician has noticed that a monitored server is receiving a disk failure notice during startup. When the technician clicks to continue, the machine still seems to startup into Windows but at a much slower speed. The technician looks at the BIOS information and sees the machine utilizes a RAID 5 configuration. Which of the following does the technician MOST likely need to perform?

• A. Reinstall the HDD drivers
• B. Rebuild the RAID
• C. Replace the failed drives
• D. Restart the system

A technician is configuring a new CAD workstation that has four large hard drives. The workstation will be used to edit large, critical files, so the storage configuration should be both fast and redundant. Which of the following RAID levels BEST meets these requirements?

• A. 0
• B. 1
• C. 5
• D. 10

A printer technician receives a support request for a laser printer that sometimes cuts off the bottom of the print job. During troubleshooting, the technician notices that affected jobs are set for 8.5in x 14in (216mm x 356mm) paper and only print from a particular paper tray. Which of the following actions should the technician perform NEXT?

• A. Verify that the printing trays are correctly set
• B. Swap printer trays until the print jobs complete as expected
• C. Replace the tray rollers to ensure proper paper alignment
• D. Reset the default to use 8.5in x 11in (216mm x 279mm) paper

A user's laptop is running out of disk space and requires a new hard drive. The user wants to replace the existing hard drive with the fastest possible 1TB HDD. A technician assesses the user's hardware and determines the connections that are available. Which of the following drive types should the technician recommend as the BEST choice?

• A. 1TB NVMe SSD
• B. 1TB flash drive
• C. 1TB SATA SSD
• D. 1TB SAS