CompTIA CompTIA A+ 220-801 Questions & Answers

• Question 461:

  Which of the following is an example of an APIPA address?

  A. 4.2.2.2

  B. 10.23.145 90

  C. 169.254.44.157

  D. 192.168.32.59

  Correct Answer: C

  Reference. http://www.petri.co.il/whats_apipa.htm

• Question 462:

  Which of the following would MOST likely be found on a docking station versus a port replicator?

  A. USB Hub

  B. VGA Port

  C. PS/2 Slot

  D. DVD-ROM

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 463:

  Which of the following amounts of memory BEST represents the upper limit of RAM when using a 32-bit architecture?

  A. 2 GB

  B. 4 GB

  C. 6 GB

  D. 16 GB

  Correct Answer: B

  Reference. http://superuser.com/questions/65191/what-is-the-maximum-amount-of- ram-a-64bit-machine-can-theoretically-address

• Question 464:

  Laser printers and thermal printers both use a heating element to function. Which of the following differentiates them?

  A. Laser printers require a liquid pigment.

  B. Thermal printers use device specific stock.

  C. Laser printers do not require thermal toner.

  D. Thermal printers utilize refillable heat toner.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 465:

  A technician, Anne, is working on the CEO's laptop and notices that there are some confidential documents scattered all over the desk. Which of the following is the BEST course of action to follow?

  A. Read the scattered documents to see if there are any new company rules going into effect

  B. Move all the documents to one side of the desk and leave them there

  C. Continue working while ignoring the documents on the desk

  D. Contact the CEO before proceeding with work and ask them to store them in a safe place

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 466:

  When installing a wide SCSI controller in a computer, which ID number should be configured on the controller to give it the highest priority in the chain?

  A. 0

  B. 7

  C. 8

  D. 15

  Correct Answer: B

  Reference. http://www.scsifaq.org/scsifaq.html

• Question 467:

  Which of the following devices uses both light and a lens to facilitate data warehousing?

  A. Digitizer

  B. Touch screen

  C. Barcode reader

  D. Camera

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 468:

  A technician replacing a CRT monitor and the battery inside of a UPS wishes to dispose of the replaced hardware. Which of the following should the technician do to BEST ensure proper disposal?

  A. Store equipment in IT inventory.

  B. Donate to a local nonprofit organization.

  C. Follow local government regulations for disposal.

  D. Affix MSDS sheet to items for the waste management company.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 469:

  A company has experienced recent heat wave conditions that have caused blackouts. The company is concerned about possible data corruption. Which of the following would help mitigate their concerns?

  A. Battery backup

  B. Proper ventilation

  C. Humidity control

  D. Surge suppressor

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 470:

  A user reports a number of inappropriate files appearing and disappearing from their computer. The technician identifies a program running that would appear to be the source of the rogue data. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

  A. Discover where the files originate

  B. Report the activity to management

  C. Preserve the inappropriate files

  D. Document the result of the service call

  Correct Answer: B