CompTIA 220-1201 (page: 3)

CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1

Updated 17-Apr-2026

Which of the following port numbers is used for a file transfer?

  1. 21
  2. 53
  3. 68
  4. 389

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Port 21 is the default TCP port for the File Transfer Protocol (FTP), which is used to establish control connections for file transfers between clients and servers.



A user wants to print files from an overseas office using a shared network folder The user's laptop has no public-facing internet connectivity.
Which of the following can be used to print from the shared network folder?

  1. ADF
  2. USB
  3. PCL
  4. SMB

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

SMB is the protocol used for Windows file and printer sharing over a local network. By accessing the shared folder via SMB, the user's laptop can send documents to the remote printer without requiring internet connectivity.



A user tries to connect a monitor to a laptop to have an additional screen for work, but both screens show the same content.
Which of the following should the user do to resolve the issue?

  1. Use the Add New Hardware assistant to add the monitor and set up the required settings.
  2. Purchase a docking station to connect both the laptop and the monitor.
  3. Configure the Windows tiling feature to display multiple windows.
  4. Go to the Display settings and configure the external monitor as extended.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

By default, Windows often mirrors (duplicates) the laptop display. In Display settings, you can change the multiple-display option from "Duplicate" to "Extend", enabling the second monitor to act as additional workspace rather than showing the same content.



Which of the following best represents the purpose of NFC?

  1. Wired connections between several devices
  2. Short-distance wireless connections between two devices
  3. Wireless connections between multiple devices at once
  4. Direct connection of two computers for file sharing

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

NFC (Near Field Communication) enables secure, very short-range (typically <4 cm) wireless communication between two compatible devices, commonly used for contactless payments, pairing, or data exchange.



A group of friends is gathering in a room to play video games. One of the friends has a game server.
Which of the following network types should the group use so they can all connect to the same server and the internet?

  1. SAN
  2. MAN
  3. LAN
  4. PAN

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

A Local Area Network (LAN) links multiple devices within a confined area (like a room or home), allowing all players to connect to the game server and share a single internet connection.



Which of the following can a user utilize to share their mobile phone connection with their laptop?

  1. IR
  2. NFC
  3. Wi-Fi Direct
  4. Tethering

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Tethering lets a mobile device share its cellular data connection with a laptop (via USB cable, Bluetooth, or by creating a Wi-Fi hotspot), providing internet access to the laptop through the phone's network.



A user reports that their desktop PC does not turn on.
Which of the following components would most likely cause the issue?

  1. PSU
  2. GPU
  3. RAM
  4. CPU

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

If a desktop fails to power on at all, the most common culprit is the power supply unit - it provides electrical power to every component, so a failed PSU results in no system power.



The printer in a main office repeatedly jams.
Which of the following tasks should a support technician do to solve the issue?

  1. Apply a maintenance kit.
  2. Replace toner or ink cartridges.
  3. Install a new ribbon.
  4. Change the printhead.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

A maintenance kit includes replacement rollers, separation pads, and fuser components that wear out over time and commonly cause paper jams. Replacing these parts as a group restores proper paper handling and solves recurring jamming issues.



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