CompTIA CompTIA Certifications 220-1101 Questions & Answers

• Question 381:

  Joe, a user, recently purchased a new multifunction printer and attempted to install it himself. He informed a technician that the printer is on his list of printers, but he is unable to print. The technician sees that the printer is listed as a generic printer under Devices and Printers. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

  A. Reboot the computer into safe mode and try to print a test page

  B. Download the correct drivers from the manufacturer's website and install them

  C. Unplug the USB cable from the printer and try another USB slot on the PC

  D. Set the printer as the default within the device properties

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 382:

  A technician needs to improve a workstation's overall response time for frequently used applications and data without removing the current hard drive. Which of the following storage devices should the technician install to BEST accomplish the objective?

  A. M.2

  B. SAS

  C. HDD

  D. SCSI

  Correct Answer: A

  Reference: https://www.backblaze.com/blog/nvme-vs-m-2-drives/

• Question 383:

  Which of the following connector types does not require a specific orientation?

  A. MicroUSB

  B. USB-C

  C. USB-A

  D. MiniUSB

  Correct Answer: B

  Reference: https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/what-is-usb-c-an-explainer

• Question 384:

  A technician recently set up a VM on a client PC to create and test software. The technician has since discovered the virtual environment has no external connectivity. The technician verifies the host has an Internet connection. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT to resolve the issue?

  A. Configure a static IP for the VM and enable bridged networking.

  B. Create a host record with the IP address and hostname of the VM and store it on the host.

  C. Configure a dynamic IP for the host and the VM.

  D. Configure a dynamic IP for the host and disable any host intrusion detection software.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 385:

  Which of the following cloud computing concepts allows a provider to bill a client for the amount of resources the client uses?

  A. Measured service

  B. Private cloud

  C. Rapid elasticity

  D. Hybrid cloud

  Correct Answer: A

  Reference: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/14469/measured-service-cloud-computing

• Question 386:

  All static IP addresses are assigned from a central location. Which of the following is the BEST method for a technician to use to assign static IP addresses while keeping an automatic record of the addresses that have already been assigned?

  A. Set up a DHCP pool for the entire subnet and exclusions for each static IP address that is needed.

  B. Create a spreadsheet and record each IP address and the device to which it is assigned.

  C. Set up DHCP reservations for all static IP addresses that need to be assigned.

  D. Create a separate subnet for each device type on the network that needs an IP address.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 387:

  A user is looking for a top-of-the-line gaming computer but is prone to motion sickness. The user wants to be able to talk to players and participate the game without using a keyboard. Which of the following should a technician recommend? (Choose two.)

  A. Speakers

  B. VR headset

  C. Headset

  D. Protector

  E. Game controller

  F. Microphone

  Correct Answer: CE

• Question 388:

  Which of the following network components is used to connect devices and can efficiently route data to specific destination addresses to minimize packet collisions and improve throughput?

  A. Modem

  B. Repeater

  C. Switch

  D. Hub

  Correct Answer: C

  Reference: https://www.networkworld.com/article/3584876/what-is-a-network-switch-and-how-does-it-work.html

• Question 389:

  A hardware technician is configuring a laptop, and the network administrator requires the network settings to be static. The technician successfully pings the servers by IP address but cannot ping the UNC path. Which of the following is the cause of this issue?

  A. Domain Name System

  B. Gateway

  C. Subnet

  D. IP address

  Correct Answer: A

  The cause of the issue is likely due to a DNS resolution issue. While the technician can ping the servers by IP address, they cannot ping the UNC path, indicating an issue with the name resolution. This can be resolved by configuring the correct DNS server settings.

• Question 390:

  When installing three 2.4GHz access points in close proximity, which of the following channel selections would be BEST?

  A. 1, 6, 11

  B. 2, 3, 9

  C. 2, 4, 7

  D. 8, 10, 11

  Correct Answer: A

  Reference: https://www.accessagility.com/blog/best-wifi-channel-to-use-for-2.4-ghz#:~:text=For%20best%20results%2C%20it%20is,overlap%20in%20the%20WiFi%20signal