CompTIA A+ Core 1: Printer Settings

Which of the following should the technician do to resolve an IP address conflict issue between Kate's laptop and desktop?

Which DVI type does not provide support for analog signal transmission?

Examples of cabling types used for mass storage devices include: (Select all that apply)

Which type of processor is generally preferred for mobile devices?

Which of the answers refer to the characteristic features of the signal carried through the VGA cable? (Select 2 answers)

Which of the following should not be connected to a UPS?

Which of the following should the technician focus on to meet the requirements of a customer using a desktop computer for browsing, video streaming, and gaming?

Which motherboard component can be used to reset a boot password and BIOS password?

What should you do to troubleshoot a laptop with no working video output?

You are setting up a wireless network. Which channel should you select for the 802.11 wireless network in the small business office?

Which wireless networking standard supports MIMO technology?

What type of expansion slot should be used for a high-performance graphics card in a gaming desktop computer?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major components of a hard disk drive system?

Which of the following should you perform FIRST to troubleshoot a slow Windows CAD workstation that uses RAID 10 and has dual GPU cards?

Which type of cable is the most appropriate choice for running through drop ceilings?

The eSATA connector features a distinct L-shape that prevents improper insertion of the connector plug into the eSATA port.

Which protocol and port number combinations are commonly used by spam filters? (Select 2 answers)

Which device would BEST meet the needs of a business owner for securely using laptops in the office environment?

Which type of power supply is needed to ensure a server does not lose power in case of a failure?

Which of the following IP addresses can be routed across the Internet?

Which network protocol secures web traffic via SSL/TLS encryption?

What is the best way to proceed when replacing a broken screen on a company laptop without vendor repair information?

What is most likely the cause of a user's PC being sluggish, with HDD light constantly on and failed updates?

Which network protocol do email servers use to transfer mail to each other?

As a technical support specialist setting up a PC for video presentations in a conference room, which video connector would be the most appropriate choice?

Which cable category was restricting the transmission speed to 100Mbps despite using a gigabit LAN card?

What are the two most likely causes of a laptop screen flickering issue?

When a computer hibernates, does it save everything in memory on the hard disk before shutting down?

What should a technician do FIRST before replacing a laptop's HDD with an SSD?

What type of cloud provider would allow a network engineer to move servers, routers, and switches to the cloud?

What should be done FIRST to address an issue where the webcam is unable to open in video conferencing software?

Which CPU socket should a replacement motherboard have for an Intel Core i7-11700K processor?

What built-in functionality allows the Intel UHD Graphics 630 to take over tasks normally handled by a dedicated graphics controller?

What type of software should the IT department look for if the CEO wants accounting software accessible via a Web browser without local installation?

What term describes the ability of virtualization to quickly add or remove resources based on demand?

What should a technician perform next to resolve a projector that powers off and on due to overheating issues?

Documents sent to a printer are printing with abnormally wide margins. Where do you go to make this change?

Which system parameter would be the most important for a computer technician to consider when selecting a power supply for a computer used at international conferences?

Which type of RAM is the technician most likely to use to install additional RAM in a desktop computer?

Which peripheral would you most likely use for quick and accurate inventory management?

What is a possible solution when a technician sees the error message 'No input signal detected' on a monitor after powering on a PC?

Which command is most likely to resolve the issue of a user unable to browse the Internet after returning from vacation?

Which RAID configuration meets the client's requirement of mirrored storage with two 4TB drives that can support one failure without data loss?

Which network tool would be best to help a technician identify the correct port on a patch panel when the port and panel are not labeled?

Which DNS database record returns a 128-bit IP address?

Which memory type is primarily used in laptops?

Which device retains data over the long term?

Which system parameter is most important to consider when selecting a power supply for a computer used at international conferences?

What should a technician do NEXT after reporting an incident?

Plans are to upgrade a 100BaseT network to Gigabit Ethernet in the next 12 months. What is the BEST solution for both current and future needs?

Which line of small form factor motherboard types is dedicated to industrial and embedded PC applications?

What connector type provides power to graphics cards, CPUs, and cooling fans on a PC motherboard?

Which dedicated expansion slot/port on a PC motherboard enables connecting an M.2 device?

To ensure calendar alerts appear on a corporate mobile device, what action is MOST likely to solve the issue?

Which cloud concept should be used to migrate all common business applications, including email and fileshares, to the cloud?

When a vital software won't run on the new version of Windows, what is the BEST option to enable its usage?

What did the technician likely forget to do when building a custom workstation that led to crashes?

What is the BEST method for a technician to ensure a network printer's IP address doesn't change?

Why might a laptop show a weaker WiFi signal after replacing the LCD display?

When a user selects the work profile on a wireless network but cannot access office network resources, what is the likely cause?

What type of address does a DHCP server assign on a network?

What type of PC component commonly uses 80 mm and 120 mm sizes?

What does an exclamation point next to a device in Device Manager indicate?

What generates beep codes in a computer?

What should you be careful of when removing the fuser from a printer?

Which connector is commonly used for musical equipment like keyboards and synthesizers?

What is it called when you move your CPU's speed beyond its normal operating range?

In the scenario described, what is the FIRST action the technician should take when dealing with a PC that has a ticking noise and degrading performance?

Which optical disc format supports a data capacity of 25 GB?

What is the MOST likely cause of a user's issue with online videos based on the provided network information?

In a laptop with a bulging bottom casing and overheating issues, what component is MOST likely in need of replacement?

Which storage device is specifically designed for internal use in cameras?

What would an administrator use to migrate virtual machines from on-premises to the cloud?

What is the likely cause of a wireless connection dropping or slowing down in a small office with roaming laptops?

What is the maximum speed of USB 2.0 when transferring data?

Which cloud model would be most suitable for maintaining critical system access during local internet outages?

What should a repair technician check FIRST when dealing with a laptop screen that occasionally shows a faded image in bright settings?

In the context of a persistent hard drive error message despite clean filesystem checks, what is the probable reason?

What connector type is commonly found on digital cameras for data transfer to laptops?

What is the likely cause of a mobile phone overheating, slow charging, and reduced battery retention?

What is the most suitable solution for a Windows user needing to adhere to corporate data protection policies when copying files to portable media?

Which two standards use the same connector?

What term describes a computer network interconnecting multiple LANs within a city area?

A type of network consisting of computers and peripheral devices that use high-frequency radio waves to communicate with each other is referred to as:

Which network device is most suitable for separating broadcast domains in a corporate network setup?

Which connector type should be ensured for an iPhone 12 charging cable?

To remove the insulation cover from electric wires, one would use a ________.

The most likely cause of a smartphone not accepting its charging cable is that the charge port contains ________.

To track users printing specific jobs containing hate speech, the most effective solution would be to utilize ________.

Which options refer to the 1000BASE-T standard? (Select 2 answers)

When laptop users are unable to access network resources, the network administrator should check FIRST for issues related to ________.

What is the tool used for verifying correct electrical connections of wires in a cable known as?

In a security setup requiring user authentication for office MFDs, how can users authenticate to the MFD?

If a newly installed printer prints garbled text, what is likely the problem?

While troubleshooting a Network Interface Card (NIC), which device can be used to test connector pins on the NIC's port?

After making a backup of a system, what should a technician do NEXT?

Which laser printer component permanently presses the toner into the paper?

To modify an Ethernet crossover cable, if the existing end has a white and green wire at pin 1, what color wire should be used for pin 1 on the new end?

For running Windows software on macOS computers, what is the most suitable solution?

If both internet and phone services are down due to physical line issues, what technology is the site MOST likely using?

What is the maximum distance covered by an Ethernet network cable segment using twisted-pair copper cabling?

Which cabling type is suitable for installation underground without additional protective covering?

What is the lowest grade of UTP rated for 100 Mbps transmission?

To effectively utilize new servers added to an infrastructure due to increased traffic, which solution should be implemented?

Why does the display on a laptop get dimmer when the power supply from the AC outlet is disconnected?

Which of the following storage technologies is used by hard disk drives?

Which of the following printer technologies should be used to print payroll checks on paper forms that have a carbon backing?

How many pins would you see in a high-quality printhead on a dot-matrix printer?

Setting an administrator password in the BIOS accomplishes which of the following?

Which of the following connectors can have audio and video pass through it?

You just upgraded the CPU. Which of the following issues can make your computer shut down automatically after a few minutes?

Which of the following devices limits network broadcasts, segments IP address ranges, and interconnects different physical media?

You want to upgrade memory in your computer. Which of the following is user-replaceable memory in a PC?

Which of the following statements is correct concerning IPv6 addresses?

Which traits and port numbers are associated with POP3?

Which type of cable should be used to connect a laptop directly to a PC?

To perform a network installation of Windows, what must be supported by the computer's network interface card?

Which of the following can send data the farthest?

If your 'bandwidth' is 1000 Mbps, how many bits are you sending/receiving?

Your organization relies heavily on its server farm for resources and is less reliant on the client computers. Which type of client computer is most likely used by the organization?

Which of the following statements describe the respective functions of the two corona wires in a laser printer?

A customer reports that when his computer is turned on, the screen is blank except for some text and a flashing cursor. There are numbers counting upward when the computer beeps and then freezes. What is the most likely cause of this problem?

A technician is receiving reports that the entire office sporadically loses network connectivity throughout the day due to EMI. Which cable medium would be the MOST cost effective without sacrificing system performance?

You have just installed a new NIC for a user, and they inquire about its functionality. Which option best describes the primary purpose of this device?

An organization is looking to upgrade the processing ability for its computers. Users report that the system's response time slows down drastically when multiple applications are used simultaneously. What should be upgraded FIRST?

Which of the following describes metered utilization of cloud computing resources?