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Which type of cable is used to connect to a wired Ethernet network?
Which type of cable is used to connect to a wired Ethernet network?
What does POST stand for?
What does POST stand for?
Which device is most commonly used to protect against power surges?
Which device is most commonly used to protect against power surges?
What is the primary function of a VPN?
What is the primary function of a VPN?
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Which type of motherboard expansion slot is used for modern graphics cards?
Which type of motherboard expansion slot is used for modern graphics cards?
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What is the purpose of disk defragmentation?
What is the purpose of disk defragmentation?
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What does the 'blue screen of death' typically indicate?
What does the 'blue screen of death' typically indicate?
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Which wireless standard operates only on the 5 GHz band?
Which wireless standard operates only on the 5 GHz band?
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Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for data encryption?
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for data encryption?
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What is the purpose of an anti-static wrist strap?
What is the purpose of an anti-static wrist strap?
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Which of the following is a type of virtualization software?
Which of the following is a type of virtualization software?
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Which connector is commonly used for external hard drives?
Which connector is commonly used for external hard drives?
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What does the 'ping' command test?
What does the 'ping' command test?
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What does the term 'hot-swappable' mean?
What does the term 'hot-swappable' mean?
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Which of the following is an example of an IPv4 address?
Which of the following is an example of an IPv4 address?
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Study Notes
CompTIA A+ Certification Practice Test Study Notes
- CPU Primary Function: Process instructions
- Common Laptop RAM Type: SO-DIMM
- OSI Layer for Data Encryption: Presentation
- Anti-Static Wrist Strap Purpose: Prevent electric shock, protect components from ESD
- Checking Windows IP Configuration: ipconfig
- RAID 1 Function: Disk mirroring
- External Hard Drive Connector: SATA or USB
- Standard USB Port Voltage: 5V
- Virtualization Software Example: VMware
- Printer Toner Cartridge Type: Laser
- Ping Command Function: Tests network connectivity
- Flash Memory Storage Device: SSD
- Hot-Swappable Device Definition: Replaces without system shutdown
- IPv4 Address Example: 192.168.1.1
- Default Windows File System: NTFS
- Wired Ethernet Network Cable Type: RJ45
- POST Acronym: Power On Self Test
- Surge Protector Device: UPS
- BIOS/UEFI Password Purpose: Secure access to BIOS settings
- Network Cable Continuity Tester: Cable tester
- VPN Primary Function: Provide secure remote access
- Modern Graphics Card Slot Type: PCIe
- Blue Screen of Death Cause: Hardware failure
- Analog Audio Connector: RCA
- Disk Defragmentation Function: Optimizes file storage on the disk
- Cooling Device for CPU: Heat sink
- 5 GHz Wireless Standard: 802.11a
- Windows Task Manager Function: Monitors system performance
- Linux Hidden File Command: ls -a
- Thermal Paste Purpose: Improves heat transfer between CPU and cooler
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Prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification with this practice test covering essential IT concepts. Topics include CPU functions, memory types, networking commands, and more. Test your knowledge on key areas necessary for success in the certification exam.
