Question 1

A business owner wants to filter objectionable content from being accessed with an Internet browser. Which of the following network devices would be BEST suited for this task?
A) IPS
B) Web server
C) Firewall
D) Proxy server

Accepted Answer

A proxy server can be configured to filter and block objectionable content by controlling the websites that can be accessed through the internet browser.

Question 2

Which of the following explains how a cloud computing provider is able to provide scalable services to several different clients?
A) Synchronization
B) Measured service
C) Resource pooling
D) On demand

Accepted Answer

Resource pooling allows cloud providers to serve multiple clients by dynamically allocating and reallocating resources based on demand, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

Question 3

A customer contacts the help desk stating a laptop does not remain charged for more than 30 minutes and will not charge more than 15%. Which of the following components are the MOST likely causes the issue? (Choose three.)
A) LCD power inverter
B) AC adapter
C) Battery
D) Processor
E) VGA card
F) Motherboard
G) Backlit keyboard
H) Wireless antenna

Accepted Answer

The answer of A customer contacts the help desk stating...

Question 4

A technician installed a new printer for a client and successfully printed a test page. The next day, the customer reports there are garbled characters on printed pages. The technician questions the user and discovers OS updates were applied overnight. Which of the following should the technician check NEXT to troubleshoot the issue?
A) If the device appears in the Device Manager
B) If the correct printer driver is selected
C) If the printer's onboard memory is low
D) If the Windows Print Spooler service is running

Accepted Answer

The issue likely stems from the OS updates affecting the printer driver, so checking if the correct printer driver is selected is the next logical step.

Question 5

A small office in a remote area is considering a new ISP. Which of the following broadband types is based on the distance to the nearest central office?
A) Satellite
B) Fiber
C) Cable
D) DSL

Accepted Answer

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) performance can be affected by the distance from the central office, as the signal degrades over longer distances.

Question 6

A technician is building a workstation with 8GB of RAM that will host a VM. The VM will be used to test software installations prior to mass deployment. The workstation will also serve the installation files and packages necessary to install applications remotely on networked devices that have passed the testing process. Which of the following hardware components are needed for the setup to function as required? (Choose two.)
A) Network interface card
B) Secure boot
C) Single-core CPU
D) CPU virtualization support
E) Additional RAM
F) Hyperthreading

Accepted Answer

The answer of A technician is building a workstation with...

Question 7

A technician is hired to install network cable in a crawl space running the length of a hallway. To do so without a fire code violation, which of the following types of cable should the technician run?
A) Plenum
B) Fiber
C) Shielded
D) Coaxial

Accepted Answer

Plenum cable is designed to be used in spaces that facilitate air circulation for heating and air conditioning systems, such as crawl spaces, and is made with a fire-retardant coating to meet fire code requirements.

Question 8

A small business owner purchased an MFP and would like customers to be able to print from their mobile devices. However, customers should not be granted access to the wireless network. Which of the following should the business owner enable? (Choose two.)
A) AirPrint
B) Parallel
C) NFC
D) Serial
E) USB
F) Bluetooth

Accepted Answer

The answer of A small business owner purchased an MFP...

Question 9

A user experiences a paper jam when printing a 500-page, double-sided report. A technician clears the paper jam and inspects the printer for any remaining paper. The technician then powers the printer off and back on. The printer's LCD display says it is ready, and all cables are securely connected. The user attempts to print the report again, but the printer still does not print. It also shows no indication of any change. Which of the following troubleshooting steps should the technician attempt FIRST?
A) Replace the drum and toner for the printer.
B) Remove the printer memory and reseat it in the socket.
C) Disassemble the printer body and look for further paper jams.
D) Restart the print spooler service and inspect the queue.
E) Try reinstalling the print driver for the printer.

Accepted Answer

Restarting the print spooler service and inspecting the queue can resolve issues where jobs are stuck in the print queue, preventing new jobs from being processed.

Question 10

While troubleshooting a magnetic hard drive, a technician hears a loud clicking noise, identifies S.M.A.R.T. errors, and notices the operating system will not load. Which of the following is MOST likely the issue?
A) The cooling fans are faulty, causing overheating.
B) The read/write head is failing.
C) The CPU is overclocked.
D) There are mismatched memory modules.

Accepted Answer

The loud clicking noise and S.M.A.R.T. errors are indicative of a failing read/write head in the hard drive, which can prevent the operating system from loading.

Question 11

A SOHO wants to reduce printing costs. Which of the following forced configurations would BEST accomplish this goal?
A) Duplex printing
B) Portrait orientation
C) Decreased resolution
D) Forced collating

Accepted Answer

Duplex printing reduces paper usage by printing on both sides of the paper, which can significantly lower printing costs.

Question 12

Virtual machines hosted in the cloud that are used by developers to code applications are an example of:
A) FaaS
B) BaaS
C) PaaS
D) SaaS
E) IaaS

Accepted Answer

PaaS (Platform as a Service) provides developers with a platform to build, deploy, and manage applications without having to worry about the underlying infrastructure.

Question 13

A vendor connects a laptop to the projector for a presentation but notices the projector is not listed as a display in the display properties. Which of the following troubleshooting steps should be done FIRST?
A) Ensure the projector is on.
B) Install the projector drivers.
C) Update the graphics drivers.
D) Verify laptop compatibility.

Accepted Answer

Ensure the projector is on first, as it is the simplest and most immediate step to confirm the device is ready to connect.

Question 14

A user is setting up a public-facing web server. Which of the following should the user configure to keep the rest of the network isolated from the server?
A) ARP
B) QoS
C) UPnP
D) DMZ

Accepted Answer

A DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is a network configuration that isolates a public-facing server from the rest of the internal network, providing an additional layer of security.

Question 15

A technician receives a call from a user who dropped a laptop and cracked the screen. The user needs it replaced quickly. The technician has to ensure the correct stock parts are in the storeroom. Which of the following components would the technician MOST likely need to repair the user's laptop? (Choose two.)
A) Webcam
B) Microphone
C) Video adapter
D) Bezel
E) Speaker
F) LCD

Accepted Answer

The technician would most likely need the bezel and the LCD to repair the cracked screen of the laptop. The bezel is the frame around the screen, and the LCD is the actual display component that would need replacement.

Question 16

A laser printer feeds multiple pages through at the same time. Some of the pages have poor image quality, and many of the pages have toner that is easily smeared on the finished page. Which of the following should a technician order to fix the issues with the printer?
A) Paper tray
B) Corona wire
C) Maintenance kit
D) Toner cartridge

Accepted Answer

The answer of A laser printer feeds multiple pages through...

Question 17

Which of the following connects a PC to its default gateway?
A) NIC
B) Switch
C) Router
D) Cable modem

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following connects a PC...

Question 18

Which of the following devices performs forwarding decisions based on MAC addresses?
A) Switch
B) Router
C) Hub
D) Repeater

Accepted Answer

Switches make forwarding decisions based on MAC addresses, directing data to the appropriate device on a network.

Question 19

Joe, a user, cannot access the network shared drive after network maintenance was performed. A technician verifies there is a valid IP address; however, the device is not on the correct subnet. The device must continue to be accessible by a third party. Which of the following actions should the technician take to BEST resolve the issue?
A) Remove and replace the NIC.
B) Release and renew the computer's DHCP assignment.
C) Change the mask on the computer and reboot.
D) Assign a new port on the switch to the user.

Accepted Answer

Releasing and renewing the computer's DHCP assignment will likely assign a new IP address that is on the correct subnet, resolving the issue without needing hardware changes or reconfiguration.

Question 20

After restoring a laptop to factory settings, a client can no longer use the touchpad on it. A technician verifies the system state was fully restored from the most recent, fully working backup. Which of the following should the technician check for NEXT using the fewest number of steps?
A) System Restore
B) Installed USB mouse
C) Updated drivers
D) Function key toggle

Accepted Answer

The technician should check if the touchpad is disabled via a function key toggle, as this is a common and quick solution to touchpad issues after a system restore.

Exam 1: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1

A business owner wants to filter objectionable content from being accessed with an Internet browser. Which of the following network devices would be BEST suited for this task?

Which of the following explains how a cloud computing provider is able to provide scalable services to several different clients?

A customer contacts the help desk stating a laptop does not remain charged for more than 30 minutes and will not charge more than 15%. Which of the following components are the MOST likely causes the issue? (Choose three.)

A small office in a remote area is considering a new ISP. Which of the following broadband types is based on the distance to the nearest central office?

A technician is hired to install network cable in a crawl space running the length of a hallway. To do so without a fire code violation, which of the following types of cable should the technician run?

A small business owner purchased an MFP and would like customers to be able to print from their mobile devices. However, customers should not be granted access to the wireless network. Which of the following should the business owner enable? (Choose two.)

While troubleshooting a magnetic hard drive, a technician hears a loud clicking noise, identifies S.M.A.R.T. errors, and notices the operating system will not load. Which of the following is MOST likely the issue?

A SOHO wants to reduce printing costs. Which of the following forced configurations would BEST accomplish this goal?

Virtual machines hosted in the cloud that are used by developers to code applications are an example of:

A vendor connects a laptop to the projector for a presentation but notices the projector is not listed as a display in the display properties. Which of the following troubleshooting steps should be done FIRST?

A user is setting up a public-facing web server. Which of the following should the user configure to keep the rest of the network isolated from the server?

A laser printer feeds multiple pages through at the same time. Some of the pages have poor image quality, and many of the pages have toner that is easily smeared on the finished page. Which of the following should a technician order to fix the issues with the printer?

Which of the following connects a PC to its default gateway?

Which of the following devices performs forwarding decisions based on MAC addresses?

After restoring a laptop to factory settings, a client can no longer use the touchpad on it. A technician verifies the system state was fully restored from the most recent, fully working backup. Which of the following should the technician check for NEXT using the fewest number of steps?