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Exam 220-901 Practice – Set F Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following devices uses both light and a lens to facilitate data warehousing?

A. Digitizer
B. Touch screen
C. Barcode reader
D. Camera

A

C. Barcode reader

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A machine receives an IP address starting with 169.254.x.x when which of the following occurs?

A. When the machine is using IPv6
B. When the next IP range begins with 169.253
C. When the DHCP server does not respond
D. When the operating system is Unix or Linux

A

C. When the DHCP server does not respond

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A home user wants to configure the wireless AP for gaming. Some games require that dynamic inbound communication be allowed for the game to work properly. Which of the following should the user configure on the AP to ensure games will work properly when dynamic communication is required while maximizing security?

A. NAT
B. DMZ host
C. WPS
D. Port triggering

A

D. Port triggering

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Which of the following technologies has the SHORTEST wireless range for printing?

A. 802.11g
B. 802.11a
C. Bluetooth
D. Infrared

A

D. Infrared

Explanation:
http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/definition/IR-wireless

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A laser multi-function device in an office is able to scan documents, but users are reporting that when they try to make copies they receive an error. Which of the following troubleshooting steps should a technician try FIRST?

A. Apply a new preventative maintenance kit.
B. Ensure the MFD is connected and on the network.
C. Replace all empty ink cartridges in the MFD.
D. Check the toner level to see if it is low.

A

D. Check the toner level to see if it is low.

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A customer had a small electrical fire in one of their older home computers but it was easily put out because there was a box of baking soda in the kitchen. In the future the customer wants to be better prepared. The customer contacts the technician for the right fire extinguisher. Which of the following should be recommended? (Select TWO).

A. Class K extinguisher
B. Bigger box of baking soda
C. Class ABC extinguisher
D. Class B extinguisher
E. Class C extinguisher
A

C. Class ABC extinguisher

E. Class C extinguisher

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Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a TV tuner card?

A. Decrease the interference associated with the incoming signal
B. Increase the reception of nearby televisions
C. Convert the user’s Internet service into a television signal
D. Decode NTSC or PAL signals for the PC

A

D. Decode NTSC or PAL signals for the PC

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For a home theater PC, which of the following parts would be considered the MOST useful for its purpose?

A. RAID card with 4 SATA channels
B. Video card with dual HDMI outputs
C. Video card with dual VGA outputs
D. AC ’97 onboard integrated 2 channel sound

A

B. Video card with dual HDMI outputs

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When adding an additional internal SATA hard drive to a system, which of the following BIOS settings should be confirmed?

A. TPM status
B. Clock speed
C. Port status
D. Bus speed

A

C. Port status

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Which of the following BIOS level settings allow an administrator to view warnings on possible hardware level changes?

A. Drive lock
B. Intrusion detection
C. BIOS password
D. Trusted platform module

A

B. Intrusion detection

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A user wants to connect a laptop to the office LAN, charge the battery, and have a dual screen setup. Which of the following would BEST solve this user’s requirements?

A. Digitizer
B. Thunderbolt
C. Docking station
D. Desktop mode

A

C. Docking station

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Video editing workstations require the fastest hard drive access times with large storage capacity. Which of the following hard disk setups would be MOST ideal for the described computer?

A. Two 500 GB SATA2 hard drives used in a JBOD array
B. Two 500 GB SATA2 hard drives in a hardware RAID 0
C. Two 500 GB SATA2 hard drives in a hardware RAID 1
D. Two 500 GB SATA2 hard drives in a software RAID 0

A

B. Two 500 GB SATA2 hard drives in a hardware RAID 0

Explanation:
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/12651-2x-200GB-SATA-I-Raid-0-v-s-single-500GB-SATA-II

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13
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Which of the following printer processes would be LEAST suitable for creating archival documents?

A. Thermal
B. Inkjet
C. Laser
D. Impact

A

A. Thermal

Explanation:
The printed area from a Direct Thermal printer can potentially fade over time. If the label is exposed to excessive light or heat the material will darken to the point that text may become unreadable and barcodes may lose their ability to be scanned. For this reason, Direct Thermal printing cannot be recommended for “lifetime” applications. While the readability of labels printed with Direct Thermal printing can vary greatly depending upon the environment that the labels are used in, the printing technology still provides enough of a lifespan for common bar code applications such as shipping labels, receipt labels, and nametag labels.

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A technician installed a new docking station for a user and they have lost the ability to connect to the network. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason?

A. DHCP is disabled
B. The network is down
C. Device drivers are not loaded
D. The product is not compatible

A

C. Device drivers are not loaded

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A technician works for a company that has virtual servers and virtual desktops. The company hires a user who only needs to access the virtual desktops. Which of the following is the MOST cost-effective workstation to purchase?

A. Thin client
B. Gaming PC
C. CAD PC
D. Thick client

A

A. Thin client

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The Tower of Hanoi is MOST likely configured in a system which implements:

A. a high RPM drives.
B. a tape drive.
C. an externally attached storage.
D. a RAID configuration.

A

B. a tape drive.

Explanation:
http://searchdatabackup.techtarget.com/definition/Tower-of-Hanoi-backups

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17
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Which of the following wireless transmission methods requires line of sight?

A. Infrared
B. RFID
C. 802.11a
D. Bluetooth

A

A. Infrared

Explanation:
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/remote-control2.htm

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A technician is troubleshooting a printer that is displaying a paper jam error message. The technician attempts to clear the jam but there is not any actual paper stuck in the printer. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this problem?

A. Defective sensors
B. Defective rollers
C. Defective power adapter
D. Defective print cartridges

A

A. Defective sensors

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While explaining a problem to a technician a customer misuses terminology that confuses the technician. Which of the following is an appropriate response for the technician?

A. Politely listen to the customer and then perform diagnostics
B. Explain that the terminology being used is unknown
C. Ask questions to help fully understand the issue
D. Ask another technician to help the customer

A

C. Ask questions to help fully understand the issue

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A customer needs to run 3 virtual machines on their software design workstation. Which of the following CPUs would be MOST cost effective for this task?

A. 3 Core
B. 4 Core
C. 8 Core
D. 12 Core

A

B. 4 Core

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Which of the following network topologies would MOST likely be used to provide redundancy at each network device to support data transmissions?

A. Mesh
B. Ring
C. PBX
D. Bus

A

A. Mesh

Explanation:
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/how-wireless-mesh-networks-work.htm

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22
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An end user is designing a PC with a clear acrylic access panel to show off the insides. The user wants the inside to stay cool, but as dust free as possible. Which of the following would BEST meet this scenario?

A. Create a positive pressure air flow with unfiltered intakes and filtered exhausts
B. Create a positive pressure air flow with filtered intakes and unfiltered exhausts
C. Create a negative pressure air flow with unfiltered intakes and unfiltered exhausts
D. Create a negative pressure air flow with filtered exhausts and unfiltered exhausts

A

B. Create a positive pressure air flow with filtered intakes and unfiltered exhausts

Explanation:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1219634/positive-air-pressure-what-you-need-to-know-to-keep-your- pc-clean-and-happy

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Which of the following cable types has the LONGEST transmission range?

A. CAT6
B. CAT5e
C. Single-mode fiber
D. Multimode fiber

A

C. Single-mode fiber

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A technician needs to harden a wireless small office home office (SOHO) network so that internal IP addresses are hidden from Internet users. Which of the following should the technician configure?

A. Configure NAT
B. Configure port forwarding
C. QoS
D. SSID broadcast

A

A. Configure NAT

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A customer wants a computer for performing a single-threaded task as quickly as possible. Which of the following CPU characteristics is the MOST important?

A. Clock speed
B. Hyperthreading
C. Fan speed
D. Number of cores

A

A. Clock speed

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A technician is preparing to install a new wireless printer for use in an environment with several wireless networks installed. Which will be used to determine the wireless network that the printer will be available from?

A. DNS
B. SSID
C. WPA
D. VPN

A

B. SSID

Explanation:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5714162_enter-ssid-wireless-printer.html

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Primary system functions like basic boot priorities, voltage parameters for the processor, and SATA options are configured in which of the following areas of a PC system?

A. MBR
B. CMOS
C. VRAM
D. BIOS

A

D. BIOS

Explanation:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/bios.htm

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A customer has asked a technician to install a new USB printer that is supported by Windows 7. The PC is running Windows 7 Professional. Which of the following is the correct method to complete the installation?

A. Connect the new USB printer and power it on. Windows 7 will automatically detect and add the new printer.
B. Add the printer driver to the %SystemDir%System32Drivers folder, then connect and power on the printer.
C. Click Start >All Programs >Control Panel >Printers and Faxes >Right click on desired printer and select “install”.
D. Configure the BIOS to boot from USB devices first. Connect and power on the printer. Boot the computer.

A

A. Connect the new USB printer and power it on. Windows 7 will automatically detect and add the new printer.

Explanation:
Windows 7 has the required drivers for almost all the printers. When you install a new USb printer and power it on, Windows 7 automatically detect and adds the new printer without the consumer having to do all the steps.

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Which of the following Internet connection types would be MOST susceptible to interference from weather? (Select TWO).

A. Dial-up
B. Line-of-sight
C. Satellite
D. Cable
E. DSL
A

B. Line-of-sight

C. Satellite

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30
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Which of the following malicious software types will create multiple pop-ups on a computer?

A. Adware
B. Grayware
C. Worms
D. Spyware

A

A. Adware

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Which of the following MUST be performed when installing a PCI sound card for use instead of the onboard sound?

A. Install drivers
B. Install additional memory
C. Configure the jumpers
D. Flash the BIOS

A

A. Install drivers

Explanation:
Whenever you want to use a PCI sound card that is not built into the motherboard, you need specific drivers to install it. Drivers are software that help the hardware to perform for a specific operating system.

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Which of the following is the MAXIMUM cable length for 802.3 Ethernet?

A. 33 Feet (10 meters)
B. 100 Feet (30 meters)
C. 328 Feet (100 meters)
D. 1200 Feet (366 meters)

A

C. 328 Feet (100 meters)

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Which of the following services processes print requests and sends them to the printer?

A. Printer Driver
B. Print Spooler
C. Printer Service
D. Print Properties

A

B. Print Spooler

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Q

Which of the following is a characteristic of a serial I/O port?

A. RJ-11 connector
B. DB-15 connector
C. DB-9 connector
D. RJ-45 connector

A

C. DB-9 connector

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Which of the following memory types comes in the SIMM variety?

A. SDRAM
B. DDR3
C. DDR2
D. RDRAM

A

A. SDRAM

Explanation:
http://www.proprofs.com/mwiki/index.php/Understanding_RAM_Types:DRAM_SDRAM_DIMM SIMM_And_More

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Peter, a user, wants to secure his home wireless network and allow only certain devices access to the network. Which of the following measures would be the MOST effective means of limiting access?

A. Turn off DHCP
B. Use MAC filtering
C. Disable DMZ
D. Turn off SSID broadcasting

A

B. Use MAC filtering

Explanation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAC_filtering

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Which of the following features would hide internal IP addresses from the Internet?

A. Network Address Translation
B. Port forwarding
C. Quality of Service
D. SSID broadcast

A

A. Network Address Translation

Explanation:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/nat.htm

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A user states that when printing to a shared printer nothing happens and the user has verified that the printer is turned on. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

A. The print server does not have network connectivity.
B. The ISP service is currently not available.
C. The user’s print drivers are corrupted.
D. The printer is low on toner.

A

A. The print server does not have network connectivity.

Explanation:
The logical step in solving this problem is to check the print server. If the print server is powered on and the shared printer is not printing at all, check the network

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Q

Which of the following Internet connection types uses analog transmission? (Select TWO).

A. DSL
B. Dial-up
C. IDSN
D. WiMAX
E. Satellite
A

A. DSL

B. Dial-up

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40
Q

Which of the following ports is typically used for sending email?

A. 21
B. 22
C. 23
D. 25

A

D. 25

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A technician needs to configure a wireless small office home office (SOHO) network to provide IP addresses to devices on the network. Which of the following features should be enabled?

A. MAC filtering
B. DHCP
C. SSID broadcast
D. Port forwarding

A

B. DHCP

Explanation:
Configure DHCP to assign IP addresses to devices on the network automatically. DHCP uses a range of IP addresses to provide connectivity and access to various devices that connect to a network.

42
Q

Which of the following expansion cards would MOST likely have the requirements of utilizing a direct auxiliary 6-pin power plug to operate properly?

A. PCI Express RAID card
B. PCI Express video card
C. PCI Express FireWire card
D. PCI Express LAN card

A

B. PCI Express video card

Explanation:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-specifications-atx-reference,3061-12.html

43
Q

Which of the following wireless network standards provides the FASTEST throughput?

A. A
B. B
C. G
D. N

A

Explanation:
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/wireless80211/g/bldef_80211n.htm

44
Q

A bank wants to maximize the security of employee computer data displayed on their screen. Which of the following would BEST accomplish these goals?

A. Keyboard filters
B. Privacy filters
C. Screensavers
D. Secure display drivers

A

B. Privacy filters

45
Q

Which of the following media has a capacity of 8.6 GB?

A. CD
B. DL DVD
C. DL Blu-ray
D. DVD

A

B. DL DVD

Explanation:
A version of DVD called DL DVD has more capacity than any other DVD variety. At 8.6 GB it can hold a lot more data than its predecessors. DL means dual layer. You can write to the either side of the disk. The normal DVD has only single layer to write to whereas DL DVD has both side ?up and down to write data. Therefore, the capacity is doubled.

46
Q

Which of the following connectors would MOST likely be used on a POTS line?

A. BNC
B. ST
C. RJ-11
D. RJ-45

A

C. RJ-11

Explanation:
RJ-11 is an old cable technology that was used with old telephones at home known as POTs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plain_old_telephone_service

47
Q

Which of the following is MOST likely needed when installing a new POS thermal printer?

A. RJ-11
B. Operating system disk
C. RG-58
D. Drivers

A

D. Drivers

Explanation:
When you install a POS thermal printer, use the CD/DVD that comes with the printer and install the appropriate drivers for the supported operating system.

48
Q

Which of the following Internet connection types would typically have the GREATEST latency?

A. Satellite
B. WiMAX
C. Cellular
D. ISDN

A

A. Satellite

Explanation:
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/speedtests/a/network_latency.htm

49
Q

Which of the following features allows an operating system to access multiple virtual processors?

A. Hyper threading
B. Integrated GPU
C. L2 cache
D. Multiple cores

A

A. Hyper threading

50
Q

A customer has left a computer monitor on over the weekend and now notices slight discoloration of the screen. This is an example of:

A. a failing backlight.
B. burn in.
C. a bad inverter.
D. dead pixels.
E. EMI.
A

B. burn in.

51
Q

A user reports that an impact printer seems to be skipping characters or printing incomplete characters. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

A. Toner cartridge
B. Print ribbon
C. Print head
D. Ink cartridge

A

C. Print head

52
Q

A user has purchased a new touch screen tablet and is reporting that the touch interface is extremely inaccurate and almost unusable. Which of the following actions should a technician take FIRST to resolve the issue?

A. Return the tablet to the manufacturer
B. Give the user a stylus to use
C. Calibrate the touch interface
D. Verify touch interface connectivity inside the screen

A

C. Calibrate the touch interface

53
Q

Peter, a user, needs to connect a MIDI device to his computer, but the PC does not have the appropriate port. Which of the following add-ons would MOST likely have the port the PC needs?

A. Network Interface Card
B. TV Capture Card
C. Video Card
D. Sound Card

A

D. Sound Card

54
Q

Which of the following printers requires a specialized paper in order to operate?

A. Thermal
B. Laser
C. Inkjet
D. Impact

A

A. Thermal

55
Q

When troubleshooting a motherboard that has no power, which of the following steps would the technician do FIRST?

A. Use a multimeter tester.
B. Use a post card tester.
C. Replace the motherboard with a new one.
D. Make sure the computer is plugged in

A

D. Make sure the computer is plugged in

56
Q

By default, which of the following ports is used for SMTP?

A. 21
B. 25
C. 110
D. 143

A

B. 25

57
Q

Which of the following types of connectors is used for standard analog display purposes only?

A. DisplayPort
B. HDMI
C. S-video
D. DVI

A

C. S-video

58
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A technician receives a report from a client that is having issues with colors on a monitor. The technician notices that the monitor does not appear to have any red hues. The technician sees that the monitor has two types of inputs, VGA is currently in use, and the HDMI cable is not. The technician powers down the system and switches from using the VGA cable to the HDMI cable and the issue is resolved. Which of the following was MOST likely the issue?

A. One of the pins on the VGA cable was damaged.
B. The monitor did not natively support VGA input.
C. The PC was originally configured to output to HDMI.
D. The video card drivers were out of date.

A

A. One of the pins on the VGA cable was damaged.

59
Q

The OSD of a monitor indicates the proper video source is selected, but no image is displayed. Which of the following issues are the MOST likely reasons? (Select TWO).

A. The source cable is disconnected
B. The monitor’s brightness is set too low
C. The backlighting of the monitor is faulty
D. The monitor’s contrast is set too high
E. No device is sending source video

A

A. The source cable is disconnected

E. No device is sending source video

60
Q

A single office with five computers and a server is an example of which of the following?

A. PAN
B. WAN
C. SAN
D. LAN

A

D. LAN

Explanation:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_does_a_LAN_work

61
Q

After installing a new serial port card in a computer, the communication parameters need to be configured. Which of the following is the MOST common communication configuration for a serial port?

A. Eight data bits, even parity, two stop bits
B. Seven data bits, no parity, one stop bit
C. Eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit
D. Seven data bits, even parity, one stop bit

A

C. Eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit

Explanation:
http://www.modemhelp.net/faqs/8n1.shtml

62
Q

A laser printer is mistakenly printing what is meant for a single page onto multiple blank sheets of paper. Which part MOST likely needs replacement?

A. Transfer Ribbon
B. Transfer Belt
C. Duplexing Assembly
D. Separator Pad

A

D. Separator Pad

63
Q

After a system was hacked by an outsider, a technician is dispatched to the system. The technician records the location of the system on a log and then signs the system over to a tier-two technician. The tier-two technician analyzes the system and then signs it over to the case manager. Which of the following is this an example of?

A. Evidence preservation
B. Process documentation
C. Due process
D. Chain of custody

A

D. Chain of custody

64
Q

Which of the following Internet technologies has the slowest potential upload speed due to inherent latency issues?

A. 3G
B. 4G
C. Satellite
D. Fiber

A

C. Satellite

65
Q

Peter, a user, receives a wireless router from his ISP with a pre-set password and configuration. He can connect to the router fine via Ethernet but cannot see the wireless signal on any of his devices. The LEDs on the router indicate that a wireless signal is broadcasting. Which of the following settings on the router does Peter need to adjust to enable the devices to see the wireless signal?

A. DHCP
B. IPv6
C. DMZ
D. SSID

A

D. SSID

66
Q

A technician replaces a defective 250GB hard drive in a desktop with a 2TB hard drive. After installation, the computer detects the new 2TB drive as a 250GB drive. Which of the following should the technician do to fix this issue?

A. Reinstall the drive
B. Patch the OS
C. Upgrade the driver
D. Flash the BIOS

A
67
Q

A user, Emily, logs in to her computer and receives an error that states “this IP address is already in use”. All computers are assigned dynamic IP addresses. When following best practices, which of the following commands should the technician run? (Select TWO).

A. ipconfig
B. ipconfig /release
C. ipconfig /flushdns
D. ipconfig /renew
E. ipconfig /?
F. ipconfig /all
A

B. ipconfig /release

D. ipconfig /renew

68
Q

Which of the following would be important considerations when building a home theater PC? (Select TWO).

A. High-end cooling
B. HDMI output
C. Raid array
D. Dual monitor outputs
E. ITX form factor
A

B. HDMI output

E. ITX form factor

69
Q

After receiving a call from an executive, a technician walks into a meeting room to find that the projector is not showing the screen of the executive’s laptop. The projector shows a message that reads “No video signal”. Which of the following is the FIRST thing that the technician should do?

A. Adjust the laptop’s screen brightness
B. Replace the projector’s bulb
C. Verify the VGA cable is connected
D. Ensure secondary display is enabled

A

C. Verify the VGA cable is connected

70
Q

A user, Emily, reports that her company laptop cannot pick up a wireless connection in certain areas of a building. However, users working on their laptops in the common areas have Internet connectivity. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

A. Weak RF signals
B. Out of date Ethernet driver
C. Enabled MAC filtering
D. Duplicate IP addresses

A

A. Weak RF signals

71
Q

When building a PC, which of the following is MOST critical to ensure efficient cooling of the CPU?

A. Size of the processor heatsink
B. Use of thermal paste
C. Number of cabinet fans
D. Installing a liquid cooling system

A

B. Use of thermal paste

72
Q

A technician is tasked with adding a Barcode Scanner to a user PC. Which of the following would MOST likely be used to make the connection to the PC? (Select TWO).

A. RJ-45
B. Serial port
C. USB
D. DB-15
E. Infrared
A

B. Serial port

C. USB

73
Q

A technician encounters prohibited materials on a computer located in a common area that is used by several employees. Which of the following should be done FIRST?

A. Remove the item from the computer
B. Show to others so they can be a witness
C. Copy the item to an external website
D. Report the incident to management

A

D. Report the incident to management

Explanation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_security_incident_management

74
Q

Which of the following printer types does NOT need periodic cartridge refills?

A. Dot Matrix
B. Laser
C. Inkjet
D. Thermal

A

D. Thermal

75
Q

A technician cannot communicate with one particular IP address and needs to narrow down where the traffic is stopping. Which of the following commands would be used to determine this?

A. nslookup
B. ipconfig
C. nbtstat
D. ping
E. tracert
A

E. tracert

76
Q

When comparing DSL broadband to cable broadband, which of the following is an advantage of DSL broadband?

A. Upgraded copper lines allow maximum speed greater than cable
B. Signal is not shared back to the switch
C. Signal is shared back to the switch
D. Distance is not a factor in signal speed

A

B. Signal is not shared back to the switch

Explanation:
A digital subscribers line is not shared back to the switch unlike Cable broadband network.

77
Q

Most notebook PCs have their WiFi antenna located in the:

A. LCD.
B. WiFi card.
C. I/O area.
D. top cover.

A

D. top cover.

78
Q

The wireless antenna is typically located inside the laptop’s:

A. rear panel.
B. keyboard.
C. display bezel.
D. bottom bezel.

A

C. display bezel.

Explanation:
http://gladiator-antivirus.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=81843

79
Q

When printing forms that need to be copied using carbon paper, which of the following technologies is BEST suited?

A. Laser
B. Thermal
C. Inkjet
D. Impact

A

D. Impact

80
Q

Which of the following communication standards requires line-of-site with no obstacles in order to operate properly?

A. Bluetooth
B. IR
C. RF
D. WiFi

A

B. IR

Explanation:
http://www.di.unisa.it/~vitsca/RC-0910I/ch04.pdf

81
Q

A small office with five computers on a workgroup that are directly connected to a switch is an example of which of the following network topologies?

A. Ring
B. Bus
C. Mesh
D. Star

A

D. Star

82
Q

Which of the following network topologies is the MOST likely to affect other downstream devices if an issue occurs?

A. Mesh
B. Bus
C. Star
D. Ring

A

B. Bus

83
Q

After print head replacement on a printer, it needs:

A. alignment.
B. lubrication.
C. cleaning.
D. driver reinstallation.

A

A. alignment.

Explanation:
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/Video-Library/video/Printers-All-in-Ones_Popular-Printers-All-in-Ones/How-to-Align-a-Print-Head/929642678001? BV_UseBVCookie=yes

84
Q

A user is unsatisfied with the quality of the repair that another technician has completed on their PC. Which of the following should be done to help the user?

A. Agree with the user’s complaints
B. Clarify the user’s statements
C. Minimize the user’s criticism
D. Shadow the other technician on the next repair

A

B. Clarify the user’s statements

85
Q

Which of the following components would MAXIMIZE I/O performance of a graphic design workstation?

A. High performance GPU.
B. Maximum RAM
C. Solid State Drive
D. Multicore CPU

A

C. Solid State Drive

86
Q

DNS on a client computer provides which of the following functions?

A. Communicate with a remote server for user login validation
B. Communicate internally with cached tables for address assignment
C. Communicate with a remote server for address assignment
D. Communicate with a remote server for address resolution

A

D. Communicate with a remote server for address resolution

87
Q

When installing multiple SCSI drives in a system, which of the following is correct?

A. All drives must have the same SCSI ID.
B. Drives will be automatically assigned an ID by the controller.
C. Drives in the same RAID array must have the same SCSI ID.
D. Each drive must have a different SCSI ID.

A

D. Each drive must have a different SCSI ID.

Explanation:
http://www.textfiles.com/computers/scsi.txt

88
Q

Which of the following types of connectors can use a maximum of 8 strands of wires?

A. RJ-11
B. RS-232
C. RJ-45
D. BNC

A

C. RJ-45

89
Q

Which of the following features can be configured with keyboards to assist users with disabilities?

A. Pointer trails
B. Magnifier
C. Sticky keys
D. Character map

A

C. Sticky keys

Explanation:
http://windows.microsoft.com/is-is/windows-xp/help/using-stickykeys

90
Q

Which of the following would be included when documenting the MOST recent policy on corporate behavior?

A. Page numbers
B. Author of the document
C. A complete table of contents
D. Last revision dates and version numbers

A

D. Last revision dates and version numbers

91
Q

A technician is given a task of terminating a bundle of CAT5 cables that have not been labeled. Which of the following tools will be the BEST to perform this job task?

A. Crimper, multimeter
B. Crimper, cable tester, toner probe
C. Crimper, cable tester
D. Crimper, toner probe, multimeter

A

B. Crimper, cable tester, toner probe

Explanation:
You need a crimper, cable tester and a toner probe to terminate a bundle of CAT5 cables. Crimper will crimp RJ-45 to a CAT5 cable.

92
Q

A customer’s computer crashes consistently when a specific application is launched. The technician has looked at the computer and confirmed the cause of the crash. Which of the following is the NEXT troubleshooting step the technician should take?

A. Verify full system functionality.
B. Document the findings, actions, and outcomes.
C. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem.
D. Question the user and identify changes the user has made to the system.

A

C. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem.

93
Q

Which of the following display types is MOST likely to have problems with light and glare?

A. Plasma
B. LED
C. OLED
D. LCD

A

A. Plasma

94
Q

Which of the following encryption methods is considered easily broken and should be avoided when configuring wireless security?

A. WEP
B. WPA
C. AES
D. TKIP

A

A. WEP

Explanation:
http://danielaccioly.wordpress.com/2006/12/05/how-easy-is-to-break-wep/

95
Q

Which of the following should be the FIRST items to be removed when replacing the system board on a laptop? (Select TWO).

A. Keyboard
B. Battery
C. LCD
D. Palm rest
E. AC power adapter
A

B. Battery
E. AC power adapter

Explanation:
Remove all power sources before opening the first screw on the laptop. Battery is a power source and can pose an electric hazard. So remove the battery and the AC power adapter that charges the battery.

96
Q

Emily, a user, reports her docked mobile workstation will periodically lose her network share drive and lose video to the second monitor. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause of this anomaly?

A. The workstation battery needs to be replaced.
B. The NIC is functioning intermittently.
C. Failed driver updates for the workstation’s devices.
D. The surge protector lost AC power.

A

D. The surge protector lost AC power.

97
Q

Which of the following connection types uses a 15-pin connector for displays?

A. USB
B. VGA
C. Serial
D. DVI-I

A

B. VGA

98
Q

A technician installs a new video card in a desktop with onboard video. The technician boots the unit but sees no display. The monitor power light is on and the OS seems to be loading. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

A. The display is defective.
B. The video card needs to be flashed.
C. The internal adapter has not been disabled.
D. The new video card is defective.

A

C. The internal adapter has not been disabled.

99
Q

A laptop is not charging the battery and occasionally shuts off even when the power cord is plugged in. This is a symptom of a bad:

A. DC jack.
B. hard drive.
C. cooling system.
D. battery.

A

A. DC jack.

Explanation:
http://www.laptopjacks.com/

100
Q

A computer is running very slowly and there is a clicking sound coming from the tower. Which of the following is the BEST course of action?

A. Format the drive and install the OS.
B. Partition the drive. Format the drive and install the OS.
C. Backup data. Format and install the OS.
D. Backup data. Replace the drive and install the OS.

A

D. Backup data. Replace the drive and install the OS.

CompTIA A+ 220-1001 EP (16 decks)

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