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CompTIA 220-1201 CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam (2025) Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

A company uses vital legacy software that does not run in the current OS version Which of the following will best support the software while keeping the OS current?

Options:

A.

Shared resources

B.

System sandbox

C.

Test development

D.

Application visualization

Question 2

Which of the following cloud models exclusively utilizes a local data center?

Options:

A.

Private

B.

Public

C.

Hybrid

D.

Community

Question 3

Which of the following internet connection types is the best for extremely high data transfer with symmetrical upload and download speeds?

Options:

A.

DSL

B.

Cellular

C.

Fiber

D.

Satellite

Question 4

A company is installing a new shared printer for all employees. Some managers need to print sensitive HR material, and the company does not want to purchase separate printers. Which of the following should the company implement?

Options:

A.

Audit logging

B.

Secure printing

C.

Wired connectivity

D.

Duplex settings

Question 5

A user prints a spreadsheet in duplex mode. The spreadsheet is difficult to read because some of the columns spill onto the second side of the page. Which of the following should the user do to prevent the issue but still print on both sides of the page?

Options:

A.

Turn off duplex printing.

B.

Try a smaller font size in the spreadsheet.

C.

Change the page orientation.

D.

Use a different print driver.

Question 6

A user is experiencing multiple issues with an in-place upgrade of a laptop's operating system. The built-in camera is unresponsive, and the user is unable to pair the device with any Bluetooth accessories. Which of the following ate most likely causing three issues? (Select two).

Options:

A.

Incorrect configuration of the settings

B.

OS and device version incompatibility

C.

Disabled settings following the upgrade

D.

Full storage

E.

Outdated drivers

F.

Corrupted registry entries

Question 7

Which of the following statements best summarize managed vs unmanaged switches? (Select two).

Options:

A.

Unmanaged switches are generally more expensive

B.

Unmanaged switches have more security capabilities

C.

Unmanaged switches start working as soon as they are plugged in to the network

D.

Managed switches have more features

E.

Managed switches require no configuration

F.

Managed switches consume less power

Question 8

A Wi-Fi router is set up in a central room. A user on the outer edge of the building reports slow connections and intermittent internet drops. Which of the following actions will solve the issue?

Options:

A.

Enabling the 5GHz band

B.

Running the flushdns command

C.

Upgrading the laptop to a Wi-Fi 6 NIC

D.

Installing additional wireless APs around the location

Question 9

Which of the following allows a physical server to host multiple virtual machines?

Options:

A.

Cross-platform virtualization

B.

Hypervisor

C.

Sandbox

D.

SaaS

Question 10

A customer is able to print most documents with their USB inkjet printer, but the system is unresponsive when printing a certain report from a custom application. Nothing will print until the computer is restarted and the printer is power cycled. A technician remotes into the PC and confirms that the spooler stops working when this report is sent. After cleaning the spooler and reinstalling the drivers from the manufacturer's website, the issue persists. No other sites using the application report similar issues. Which of the following is most likely causing the issue?

Options:

A.

The manufacturer is curating content before it reaches the device to preserve ink.

B.

The application has a bug that the developer needs to address.

C.

The system is using the PostScript language instead of the PCL.

D.

Personal preferences have changed and documents with graphics are now online-only

Question 11

Which of the following types of RAM is typically used in servers?

Options:

A.

SODIMM

B.

Rambus

C.

DDR3

D.

ECC

Question 12

A technician has just installed a new SSD into a computer, but the drive is not appearing. Which of the following is most likely the reason's?

Options:

A.

The SSD is faulty and should be replaced by the manufacturer

B.

The SSD has not been properly formatted and is not readable

C.

The SSD is incompatible with the motherboard

D.

The SSD has not boon installed properly and should be reseated

Question 13

Which of the following port numbers are associated with email traffic? (Select two).

Options:

A.

23

B.

25

C.

67

D.

110

E.

137

F.

443

Question 14

Which storage device is best suited for a high-performance gaming laptop requiring fast data access?

Options:

A.

1TB SATA 2.5" HDD

B.

512GB NVMe M.2 SSD

C.

750GB SATA III HDD

D.

1TB SAS SSD

Question 15

A user cannot see the office multifunction printer in their laptop's print options. They have printed to the device in the past successfully. The user's laptop is connected to the guest wireless network. Other users on both wireless and wired computers can see and print to the printer. Which of the following will fix the issue?

Options:

A.

Power cycle the printer to refresh connectivity.

B.

Reset the closest wireless AP.

C.

Download the printer driver from the manufacturer's website.

D.

Connect the laptop to the corporate Wi-Fi.

Question 16

The output from a dot matrix printer has become lighter over time. Which of the following should a technician do to fix the issue?

Options:

A.

Clean the printhead.

B.

Replace the ribbon.

C.

Install a maintenance kit.

D.

Calibrate the alignment.

Question 17

A user reports that scanned or copied pages from an MFP show vertical lines down the page. The printer processes print jobs correctly. What should the technician do?

Options:

A.

Replace the transfer roller

B.

Remove the pickup rollers

C.

Clean the glass bed

D.

Apply a maintenance kit

Question 18

A user prints a job from a laser printer. The user wipes the page, and the words and images come off of it. The technician replaces the toner cartridge, but the issue persists. Which of the following components should the technician replace next?

Options:

A.

Fuser

B.

Drum

C.

Developer roller

D.

Discharge lamp

Question 19

Which of the following allows an organization to provide remote desktop resources without providing physical workstations to its users?

Options:

A.

RMM

B.

SaaS

C.

VDI

D.

Containers

Question 20

An office manager wants to block all outbound internet traffic but continue to enable all inbound traffic. Which of the following should a technician configure to achieve this goal?

Options:

A.

MAC filtering

B.

Network interface card

C.

Firewall

D.

Switch

Question 21

A salesperson is unable to use a personal device to access emails and calendar features at a client site but was able to use the device while at the office. Which of the following policies has been enforced on the salesperson's mobile device?

Options:

A.

MOW

B.

MAN

C.

MFA

D.

MAM

Question 22

An office manager must scan a 300-page contract quickly. They are worried about scanning each page one at a time. Which feature will speed up the process?

Options:

A.

Flatbed scanner

B.

Duplexing

C.

Automatic document feeder

D.

Orientation configuration

Question 23

An employee's screen keeps flashing. Sometimes the picture goes out and comes back. The employee checks the power cord and confirms the device is plugged in fully. Which of the following should a technician check for first?

Options:

A.

Loose video cable

B.

Failing graphics card

C.

Conflicting drivers

D.

Swollen motherboard capacitor

Question 24

A technician needs to figure out why a laser printer is intermittently not feeding paper to print. The technician verifies the issue by running several copy-and-print tests. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Options:

A.

Update the printer drivers.

B.

Select the correct paper size.

C.

Clean the pickup rollers.

D.

Replace the toner cartridge.

Question 25

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

Options:

A.

IR

B.

NFC

C.

Wi-Fi Direct

D.

Tethering

Question 26

A user connects their laptop to a projector in a conference room. Once connected, the userreports the screen is smaller at the bottom than at the top. The user tries restarting the laptop and then disconnecting and reconnecting the cable to the projector. Which of the following should a technician do to resolve the issue?

Options:

A.

Replace the HDMI cable.

B.

Power cycle the projector.

C.

Adjust the keystone

D.

Increase the resolution.

Question 27

A thief stole a company phone and successfully extracted confidential company information from the device. Which of the following should have been used to prevent the extraction?

Options:

A.

GPS

B.

EPS

C.

eSIM

D.

MDM

Question 28

A developer wants to protect critical data from hard drive failure. Their workstation has two hard drives. Which RAID level should they use?

Options:

A.

RAID 0

B.

RAID 1

C.

RAID 5

D.

RAID 10

Question 29

A technician wants to monitor network statistics for devices communicating with one another on the local subnet Which of the following devices should the technician install.

Options:

A.

Managed switch

B.

Router

C.

Access point

D.

Firewall

Question 30

Each lime a user ties to print, the paper becomes stuck at the last stage of the print job and the user has to poll me paper out of the printer. Which of the following is me most likely cause?

Options:

A.

Rollers

B.

Tray assembly

C.

Toner

D.

Printhead

Question 31

Which of the following is commonly affected by high latency?

Options:

A.

Satellite

B.

Fiber

C.

Cable

D.

DSL

Question 32

A user brings a laptop to work every morning, correctly seats it in the docking station and then opens the laptop to begin work with no issues After the user left the laptop at home during a two-week vacation the laptop is no longer working. Upon returning to the office, the user reports that the keyboard and display are no longer working Which of the following should the technician ask the user to do first?

Options:

A.

Ensure the docking station is plugged in.

B.

Press and release the laptop power button.

C.

Plug the laptop in and let it charge overnight

D.

Connect the laptop directly to the network.

Question 33

Which of the following printing initiatives would be best to accomplish environmentally friendly objectives?

Options:

A.

Requiring user authentication for printing

B.

Locking down printing to only certain individuals

C.

Modifying duplex settings to double-sided

D.

Changing the print quality settings to best

Question 34

Which of the following connectors supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)?

Options:

A.

DVI-A

B.

F-type

C.

VGA

D.

DisplayPort

Question 35

A user is testing a new OS that is contained on a USB drive. The user wants the new OS to load automatically when the computer is turned on. Which of the following should the user configure?

Options:

A.

BIOS password

B.

Trusted Platform Module

C.

USB permissions

D.

Boot options

Question 36

Which of the following resolutions is commonly known as Ultra HD?

Options:

A.

1920x1080

B.

2048x1080

C.

3840x2160

D.

7680x4320

Question 37

A computer is experiencing random shutdowns. A technician notices that the fans on the computer work but are noisy. The CPU temperature is about 122°F (50°C) when the computer is started but rises to 208°F (98°C) when applications are opened. Which of the following would most likely fix this issue?

Options:

A.

Replacing the power supply

B.

Installing a high-performance heat sink

C.

Adjusting the fan settings

D.

Adding more RAM to the computer

Question 38

A customer reports their tablet was recently dropped on the ground. The tablet has a small crack in one corner of the display, and it does not charge when plugged in. Which of the following should a technician do first?

Options:

A.

Perform a hard restart.

B.

Replace the battery

C.

Inspect the USB-C port for damage

D.

Run diagnostics on the digitizer

Question 39

A technician receives complaints that a network fileshare is slow and now unavailable. The server is powered on and accessible via RDP. What should the technician check next?

Options:

A.

RAID array status

B.

Data backup integrity

C.

Network connectivity

D.

Available memory

Question 40

A user returns from a trip and discovers a computer that is connected to the LAN times out intermittently Upon investigation, a technician finds the RJ45 pin is not property terminated Which of the following networking tools is most appropriate to fix the issue?

Options:

A.

Toner probe

B.

Cable tester

C.

Punchdown

D.

Crimper

Question 41

Which of the following best represents the purpose of NFC?

Options:

A.

Wired connections between several devices

B.

Short-distance wireless connections between two devices

C.

Wireless connections between multiple devices at once

D.

Direct connection of two computers for file sharing

Question 42

A multifunction printer in a small office recently had issues with scan-to-email functionality. The manufacturer has an update ready to fix the printer issues. Which of the following would a technician most likely deploy to remediate the issue?

Options:

A.

Firmware

B.

Driver

C.

OS update

D.

HSM

Question 43

Which of the following DNS records would an administrator change to redirect email flow?

Options:

A.

MX

B.

TXT

C.

SPF

D.

CNAME

Question 44

A technician is experimenting with network configurations and has connected two laptops to an unmanaged switch. The technician configured one of the laptops with a static IP address of 192.168.1.1 and the other with a static IP address of 192.168.2.2. The laptops are not communicating with each other. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this issue?

Options:

A.

The technician needs to use a hub instead of a switch.

B.

The wireless NICs are malfunctioning.

C.

PoE interferes with intersubnet communication.

D.

The laptops do not have access to a router.

Question 45

A desktop can connect to a file server but cannot access the internet. The ipconfig /all output shows a correct IP and DNS but no default gateway. What will most likely restore internet access?

Options:

A.

Flushing the DNS cache

B.

Choosing a different IPv6 address

C.

Setting the default gateway

D.

Disabling NetBIOS

Question 46

An employee who travels worldwide wants a workstation to perform the same whether the workstation is in the corporate office environment or elsewhere. Which of the following should a technician implement?

Options:

A.

Public cloud

B.

VDI

C.

SSH

D.

SaaS

Question 47

Which of the following is the best to use when testing a file for potential malware?

Options:

A.

Multitenancy

B.

Test development

C.

Cross-platform virtualization

D.

Sandbox

Question 48

Which of the following is an advantage of using a hybrid cloud instead of a public cloud?

Options:

A.

Ability to reduce management overhead

B.

Ability to use cross-platform virtualization

C.

Ability to meet data residency requirements

D.

Ability to leverage IaaS and PaaS

Question 49

Which of the following devices is designed to monitor and filter incoming and outgoing network traffic?

Options:

A.

Switch

B.

Access point

C.

Firewall

D.

Hub

Question 50

A student configures a wireless SOHO network to connect four laptops and one multifunction printer. Which setting ensures the printer is always available?

Options:

A.

Dynamic IPs for laptops, static IP for printer on same subnet

B.

Manually assign public IPs to laptops and printer

C.

Use APIPA for laptops and connect printer directly to ISP router

D.

Use dynamic IP addressing for all devices

Question 51

A technician is troubleshooting issues occurring on a user's mobile device. Applications and the OS have slow response times, even when performing simple tasks, such as writing an email. Additionally, new applications occasionally fail to launch. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Options:

A.

Move the device to a room with a colder temperature.

B.

Close unnecessary programs.

C.

Reset to factory default settings.

D.

Check the battery health of the device.

Question 52

An organization upgrades all desktops to Windows 11 and must ensure protection from malicious software at startup. Which option should be enabled?

Options:

A.

Trusted Platform Module

B.

Hardware security module

C.

Secure Boot

D.

BIOS password

Question 53

Users working with large files back up the files to external hard drives. One user's files take longer to back up than other users' files. The user has tried backing up the files to other users' drives with the same results. Which of the following steps should the technician take first to correct this issue?

Options:

A.

Replace the hard drive's USB cable.

B.

Defragment the user's external hard drive.

C.

Update the storage drivers on the user's system.

D.

Instruct the user to compress the files.

Question 54

Which of the following should a technician use to terminate a Cat 6 cable to a patch panel?

Options:

A.

Punchdown tool

B.

Crimper

C.

Toner probe

D.

Network tap

Question 55

A customer reports a problem connecting to network resources. After asking open-ended questions, the technician determines the issue likely exists on the remote server. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Options:

A.

Document the findings.

B.

Test the theory

C.

Gather information

D.

Establish a plan of action

Question 56

A technician checks a RAID 5 array and sees a S.M.A.R.T. alert on one disk, but the array still shows healthy. What should the technician do next?

Options:

A.

Run chkdsk /f

B.

Disable write caching

C.

Rebuild the RAID array

D.

Replace the failing drive

Question 57

Which of the following tools is best to track where an Ethernet cable is patched?

Options:

A.

Crimper

B.

Punchdown tool

C.

Cable stripper

D.

Toner probe

Question 58

Which of the following networking devices will most likely need to be installed in between the ISP running DOCSIS and the LAN in a SOHO environment?

Options:

A.

Switch

B.

Firewall

C.

Cable modem

D.

Router

E.

Access point

Question 59

A technician replaces a laptop's failed motherboard. During validation testing, the wireless is slow and shows a weak signal. Which of the following should the technician do first to verify the source of the issue?

Options:

A.

Contact the manufacturer

B.

Reseat antenna connections

C.

Restart the access point

D.

Install a new wireless adapter

Question 60

A technician receives a S.M.A.R.T. error on a PC. When the technician presses the Esc key, the PC continues to turn on without any further issues. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Options:

A.

Replace the HDD.

B.

Update the PC's BIOS.

C.

Close the ticket.

D.

Change the NIC.

Question 61

An IT specialist compares Bluetooth and NFC technologies for mobile device connectivity. Which of the following statements accurately describes a key difference between the two?

Options:

A.

NFC is faster than Bluetooth when transferring large files between devices.

B.

NFC consumes more power than Bluetooth, making it less suitable for devices in which battery conservation is crucial.

C.

NFC requires pairing with the receiving host, whereas Bluetooth just needs the available connection.

D.

NFC works best within a few centimeters, but Bluetooth can connect devices that are up to 32ft (10m) apart.

Question 62

Employees are concerned about sensitive data being printed on a shared multifunction printer located in a high-traffic hallway. Which of the following should a technician do to address this concern?

Options:

A.

Set up a PIN for user authentication at the printer

B.

Relocate the printer to an unused office space

C.

Configure printing of sensitive data through a specific tray

D.

Schedule print jobs to be released at certain times

Question 63

Which of the following utilizes specialized ports on a laptop to expand the local connection options?

Options:

A.

NFC adapter

B.

Docking station

C.

Port replicator

D.

USB dongle

Question 64

A technician is having issues replacing a laptop's wireless card because the cover seems to be stuck Which of the following should the technician do next to troubleshoot this issued

Options:

A.

Check the product manual for the procedure

B.

Use a pry tool to force the cover open

C.

Insert the wireless card into the M.2 slot

D.

Try to move the cover by sliding it in all directions.

Question 65

A technician is troubleshooting an all-in-one laser printer that prints a vertical line when making copies and scans. When users print or receive faxes, the output from the printer is correct. Which of the following should the technician examine to determine the cause of the issue?

Options:

A.

The pickup rollers

B.

The corona wire

C.

The document feeder

D.

The drum assembly

Question 66

Which of the following networking devices is used to create a mesh network?

Options:

A.

Modem

B.

DSL

C.

Access point

D.

ONT

Question 67

Which of the following virtualization technologies is best suited for running microservices?

Options:

A.

Containers

B.

VDI

C.

Type 2 hypervisors

D.

Type 1 hypervisors

Question 68

A new directive mandates the use of a security component to securely allow users to authenticate to systems, access sensitive data, and enter the office. The component must provide an additional factor of authentication alongside user accounts and cannot be something the user o Which of the Mowing components best meets these requirements?

Options:

A.

Fingerprint reader

B.

Smart card

C.

Secure token

D.

NFC scanner

Question 69

A help desk technician needs to work on a high-volume printer. Users have reported occasional paper jams and smudges appearing on printed documents. Which of the following steps should the technician do next to address these issues?

Options:

A.

Perform a full factory reset.

B.

Check and clean the rollers.

C.

Change all the ink or toner cartridges.

D.

Replace the fuser.

Question 70

A technician receives several complaints from the same office about VoIP calls sounding broken up, being difficult to hear, and having lagging audio. The technician arrives on-site and runs an internet speed test on several wired and wireless computers. Internet speed seems normal throughout the office. Which of the following should the technician do to fix the call issues?

Options:

A.

Enable QoS in the router

B.

Configure PoE on the switch

C.

Change the encryption from WPA3 to WPA2

D.

Turn on MAC address filtering

Question 71

Which of the following tools would a technician use to connect wires to an RJ45 connector?

Options:

A.

Crimper

B.

Cable stripper

C.

Punchdown

D.

Loopback plug

Question 72

A network administrator must ensure that a printer will still be assigned a specific IP address even if all addresses are depleted. Which of the following network configuration concepts is this describing?

Options:

A.

VLAN

B.

Lease

C.

Reservation

D.

Exclusion

Question 73

A financial institution needs a secure way to protect encryption keys used for unlocking chips on its credit cards Which of the following should the institution use?

Options:

A.

TLS

B.

AMD

C.

HSM

D.

ARM

Question 74

A technician is troubleshooting a workstation that repeatedly shuts down within ten minutes of being turned on. The technician notices a loud clicking sound coming from inside the case. Which of the following components should the technician check first?

Options:

A.

Exhaust fan

B.

Capacitors

C.

CPU fan

D.

Intake fan

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