CompTIA CompTIA Certifications 220-1101 Questions & Answers

• Question 221:

  The IT department at an insurance brokerage needs to acquire laptops that have built-in fingerprint readers in order to create a more secure environment. Which of the following would be the MOST secure way to implement the fingerprint readers?

  A. Grant all registered employees access to each machine.

  B. Restrict device access to only the user to whom the laptop is assigned.

  C. Limit device access to departments and guest users.

  D. Give each team member a USB drive that bypasses the reader to allow guest users lo log in.

  Correct Answer: B

  The most secure way to implement fingerprint readers would be to restrict device access to only the user to whom the laptop is assigned. This ensures that only authorized personnel have access to the device, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.

• Question 222:

  A user visits the desk to report that a smartphone takes more than a day to fully charge. The user has already tested multiple wall outlets and swapped the charging cable, but the results are the same. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?

  A. Verify the power rating of the charger.

  B. Ensure all unnecessary connectivity features are disabled.

  C. Check that all missing smartphone OS updates are applied.

  D. Complete a factory reset of the phone

  Correct Answer: A

  A smartphone that takes more than a day to fully charge may be due to a charger that is not powerful enough. The technician should verify that the charger is rated for the smartphone's battery capacity and that it is providing the correct voltage and amperage123.

• Question 223:

  The Chief Executive Officer wants to ensure company data is stored in a manner that provides the company with complete control over how the data is managed. Which of the following is the BEST cloud deployment model for this request?

  A. Community

  B. Hybrid

  C. Public

  D. Private

  Correct Answer: D

  A private cloud deployment model provides the company with complete control over how the data is managed. This is because a private cloud is managed solely by the organization and resides on-premises or in a data center. Therefore, a private cloud deployment model is the best option for this scenario.

• Question 224:

  A technician is diagnosing a workstation that shuts down unexpectedly during a butn-in test. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause for this symptom?

  A. Faulty CMOS battery

  B. OS update issue

  C. Overheating

  D. Faulty RAM

  Correct Answer: C

  If a workstation shuts down unexpectedly during a burn-in test, overheating is the most likely cause. This is because a burn-in test is designed to stress the components of the workstation, which can generate a lot of heat. Therefore, overheating is the correct answer. References: CompTIA A+ Certification uide, Ninth Edition, page 120

• Question 225:

  A user entered a help desk ticket stating the latest calendar updates have not appeared on the user's corporate mobile device for several days, even though updates do appear on the user's laptop. Which of the following actions will MOST likely enable calendar alerts?

  A. Checking that the ringer volume on the device is high enough to be audible

  B. Ensuring the corporate password is saved correctly in the calendar application

  C. Installing a third-party calendar application and synchronizing it with the corporate calendar

  D. Remotely wiping the mobile device and reinstalling all applications

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 226:

  Which of the following cables replaced the Apple 30-pin connector and is also reversible?

  A. USB-C

  B. Lightning

  C. miniUSB

  D. DisplayPort

  Correct Answer: B

  Lightning Connector: Apple introduced this brand-new connector back in 2012. It is over 80% smaller than the 30-pin connector and is reversible.

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• Question 227:

  A user on the marketing team uses various multimedia applications that consume a lot of memory. The user needs to install more RAM to run these applications effectively. When the user opens the computer case, the user sees four slots in two sets of colors. Which of the following memory types is MOST likely required?

  A. Dual-channel

  B. Triple-channel

  C. Single-channel

  D. Quad-channel

  E. Error correction code RAM

  Correct Answer: A

  The two sets of colors on the motherboard indicate that it supports dual- channel memory, which doubles the bandwidth available to the memory controller. Dual- channel memory requires two identical memory modules to be installed in pairs in the correct slots to work effectively. In this case, the user can install two identical RAM modules to enable dual-channel memory, which will provide better performance when using multimedia applications that consume a lot of memory.

• Question 228:

  A user attempted to install an application on a desktop, and the installation attempt failed. A technician compares these installation files to those on another user's machine and finds the files are different. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

  A. Attempt to reinstall the application.

  B. Verify the system functionality.

  C. Test the functionality of the antivirus.

  D. Complete the final report.

  E. Determine the source of the installation file.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 229:

  A Wi-Fi mesh network has been optimized to eliminate poor coverage areas, yet users still experience decreased bandwidth and connectivity issues. Which of the following actions should the technician take NEXT?

  A. Relocate any large, dense, solid, and metal objects, such as mirrors and file cabinets, in the mesh network coverage area to the perimeter so that wireless reflections, absorptions, and occlusions are minimized.

  B. Use a Wi-Fi analyzer to determine whether the channel in use is overcrowded and to identify which channel the mesh network should use for best performance.

  C. Use the signal strength indicator on a mobile device to roam the coverage area and generate a heat map to isolate zones with weak signals.

  D. Turn off broadcasting of the SSID on the mesh network so that other networks cannot see it.

  Correct Answer: B

  If users are experiencing decreased bandwidth and connectivity issues in a Wi-Fi mesh network, the technician should use a Wi-Fi analyzer to determine whether the channel in use is overcrowded and to identify which channel the mesh network should use for best performance. References: CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guide, Tenth Edition, pg. 308

• Question 230:

  A technician is monitoring all outbound traffic in a SOHO. Which of the following is the MOST cost-effective solution to monitor the traffic?

  A. Spectrum analyzer

  B. Network tap

  C. Lookback plug

  D. Toner probe

  Correct Answer: B

  A network tap is used to intercept the signals passing over a cable and send them to a packet or protocol analyzer. Taps are either powered or unpowered: