CompTIA CompTIA Certifications 220-1101 Questions & Answers

• Question 411:

  A fast-food restaurant has been using a printer to create sales receipts on a PoS kiosk. The restaurant recently purchased a new brand of receipt paper rolls. After installing one of the new rolls, the printer outputs blank paper. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

  A. The ink cartridge is empty.

  B. The pickup rollers are dirty.

  C. The transfer belt is defective.

  D. Non-thermal paper is installed.

  Correct Answer: D

  Reference: https://pandapaperroll.com/receipt-paper-types/

• Question 412:

  A user brings in an older laptop to the help desk and reports issues with the keyboard. Upon inspection, the technician does not see any external damage but notices that many keystrokes do not register in a word processor. The laptop works fine when the technician tests it with an external keyboard. Which of the following actions would MOST likely resolve the issue?

  A. Disable the Sticky Keys feature

  B. Clean the keyboard

  C. Reset the BIOS settings to default

  D. Charge the laptop

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 413:

  A user connects a smartphone to a laptop. Which of the following types of networks has the user created?

  A. PAN

  B. MAN

  C. WLAN

  D. LAN

  Correct Answer: A

  When a user connects a smartphone to a laptop, they create a Personal Area Network (PAN). A PAN is a type of network used for communication between devices in close proximity to each other, typically within a range of a few meters or

  less. This type of network is commonly used for wireless communication between personal devices, such as connecting a smartphone to a laptop for file sharing or internet access.

  References:

  CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Objectives - 220-1001: 1.1 Explain common connectors and their uses.

• Question 414:

  Which of the following network devices is used to separate broadcast domains?

  A. Switch

  B. Wireless access point

  C. Router

  D. Hub

  Correct Answer: C

  A router (option C) is a network device that is used to separate broadcast domains. A broadcast domain is a logical division of a computer network in which all nodes can reach each other by broadcast at the data link layer. Routers operate at

  the network layer of the OSI model and use routing tables to determine the best path for forwarding packets between different networks.

  By separating broadcast domains, routers can help to reduce network congestion and improve performance. When a router receives a broadcast packet on one of its interfaces, it does not forward the packet to any other interfaces. This

  means that only devices within the same broadcast domain as the sender will receive the broadcast packet.

• Question 415:

  An end user reports that the time and date on a desktop resets after shutdown, and subsequently, the device reboots. The next day, the desktop does not load the OS and is stuck at a black screen with the following message:

  

  Which of the following would be the BEST action to take next?

  A. Change the motherboard.

  B. Reseat the motherboard power connections.

  C. Replace the CMOS battery.

  D. Restore the BIOS to factory default settings.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 416:

  Which of the following describes the main difference between T568Aand T568B cabling standards?

  A. The T568B data transfer rate is higher than T568A.

  B. The green and the orange cables are interchanged.

  C. T568A is used in blue cables, and T568B is used in green cables.

  D. The standards use different cable connectors.

  Correct Answer: B

  he main difference between T568A and T568B cabling standards is that the green and orange cables are interchanged12. T568A is designed for backward compatibility with older telephone wires, while T568B is designed for better signal isolation and noise protection for newer networking systems and products3. T568A is used in blue cables, and T568B is used in green cables1. The standards use the same cable connectors3.

• Question 417:

  A technician needs to fix a Cat 5 cable issue. The cable, which is connected to a network jack, fails when it is moved around. Which of the following items must the technician use to fix the issue? (Select TWO).

  A. Scissors

  B. Network tap

  C. Magnetized screwdriver

  D. Tone generator

  E. RJ45 connector

  F. Crimper

  Correct Answer: EF

  To fix a Cat 5 cable issue where the cable fails when it is moved around, the technician would need to use an RJ45 connector (option E) and a crimper (option F). The technician can use the crimper to attach a new RJ45 connector to the end of the cable, which should resolve the issue. An RJ45 connector (option E) is a type of connector commonly used for Ethernet networking. It is an 8-position, 8-contact (8P8C) modular plug and jack that is used to terminate Cat 5 and other types of twisted pair cables. A crimper (option F) is a tool used to attach connectors to the ends of cables. In this case, the technician would use the crimper to attach a new RJ45 connector to the end of the Cat 5 cable. When a cable fails when it is moved around, it often indicates that there is a problem with the connector at the end of the cable. By attaching a new RJ45 connector using a crimper, the technician can ensure that the cable has a secure and reliable connection.

• Question 418:

  A technician logs on to a PC and inserts an encrypted USB drive. When opening File Explorer, the technician cannot see the USB drive. Which of the following tools should the technician use to see all drives?

  A. DiskPart

  B. Diskmgml

  C. Disk Cleanup

  D. BitLocker

  Correct Answer: B

  The tool that the technician should use to see all drives is Diskmgmt. Diskmgmt is a Windows utility that allows you to manage disk drives and partitions on your computer. It can be used to view all drives, including USB drives, that are connected to the computer12.

• Question 419:

  An organization maintains various record types, including health and criminal justice records. Which of the following cloud environments is the organization MOST likely to use to limit the attack surface?

  A. Public

  B. Hybrid

  C. Community

  D. Private

  Correct Answer: D

  Private cloud environments are designed for use by a single organization and offer the greatest control over security and access to data. They are typically used for sensitive or confidential data, such as health and criminal justice records.

  Public cloud environments are shared by multiple organizations and offer less control over security and access to data. Hybrid cloud environments combine public and private clouds, while community clouds are shared by multiple

  organizations with similar needs. References:

  CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1 - Page 234

• Question 420:

  A remote user reports connectivity issues with the local internet provider. Even after a technician reboots the modem supplied by the ISP. the issue persists. Which of the following would BEST establish the connection in minimal time?

  A. Radio frequency ISP

  B. Neighbor's Wi-Fi

  C. Mobile hotspot

  D. Fiber optic

  Correct Answer: C

  Using a mobile hotspot is the best way to establish an internet connection in minimal time for a remote user who is experiencing connectivity issues with the local internet provider. A mobile hotspot can be set up quickly and provides a reliable connection using cellular data. References: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Objectives 1001, 3.4