CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 220-1201 Exam Questions in PDF

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A technician sets up a conference room projector that begins to intermittently flicker. The projector is connected to a laptop via an HDMI cable. When the technician connects the laptop to a monitor using the same cable, the issue persists. Which of the following steps should the technician take to troubleshoot the display issue?

  1. Adjust the resolution settings on the laptop.
  2. Swap the HDMI cable with a new one.
  3. Replace the projector.
  4. Check and configure the refresh rate settings.

Answer(s): B



A SOHO customer runs an OS on a bare-metal server that has been EOL for almost a decade and is showing signs of failure. The application meets all the customer's needs, and they want to continue using it. However, the developer went out of business, and there is no way to upgrade it. A technician does not think the OS will run on modern hardware. Which of the following will allow the customer to use the application long-term?

  1. Continue to use the current system until failure.
  2. Virtualize the entire system under a compatible hypervisor.
  3. Containerize the application in a multitenant cloud environment.
  4. Clone the disks and run the application from a USB enclosure.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Virtualizing the entire system under a compatible hypervisor allows the legacy OS and application to run on modern hardware by creating a virtual environment that mimics the original system, ensuring long-term usability despite hardware changes.



Which of the following network services is used to assign an IP address to a network host?

  1. DHCP
  2. DNS
  3. LDAP
  4. SMTP

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is the network service that automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to hosts, enabling them to communicate on the network.



Which of the following ports is commonly used for remote desktop connections?

  1. 137
  2. 445
  3. 3389
  4. 4443

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Port 3389 is the default port used by Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) for establishing remote desktop connections to Windows systems.



Images and text from a laser printer smudge if touched. Which of the following should a technician do to resolve the issue?

  1. Check the toner levels.
  2. Install a maintenance kit.
  3. Replace the fuser.
  4. Clean the pickup rollers.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Replacing the fuser resolves smudging because the fuser unit uses heat and pressure to permanently bond toner to the paper. A faulty fuser can cause toner to remain loose and smudge when touched.



A user reports their company-provided smartphone does not have internet access when the user is in the parking lot. Which of the following should a technician check first?

  1. 3G/4G/5G/LTE settings
  2. SIM connection
  3. Hotspot capability
  4. GPS configuration

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Checking the 3G/4G/5G/LTE settings ensures that the phone's cellular data connection is enabled and configured properly, which is necessary for internet access outside of Wi-Fi coverage areas like a parking lot.



Every day for a week, when a user turns on their computer, the time is wrong. A technician corrects the time, but the issue happens again. Which of the following is most likely the cause of the issue?

  1. A failing NIC
  2. Misconstrued NTP settings
  3. Incorrect time zone
  4. A faulty CMOS battery

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

A faulty CMOS battery causes the system to lose time and BIOS settings when powered off, resulting in the computer resetting to the wrong time each time it is turned on.



A company decides to subscribe to a cloud service to provide email for its employees. Which of the following cloud models is the company adopting?

  1. PaaS
  2. SaaS
  3. DaaS
  4. IaaS

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

SaaS (Software as a Service) delivers software applications, such as email services, over the internet on a subscription basis without requiring the company to manage underlying infrastructure or platforms.



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Question 32:

  • Answer: A (2.4GHz)

  • Why: Lower-frequency signals have longer wavelengths and experience less attenuation when passing through walls and obstacles. Higher frequencies (5GHz, 6GHz) are more easily blocked by walls. NFC operates over very short distances and is not meant to penetrate walls. So 2.4 GHz best penetrates physical objects like walls.

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