CompTIA CompTIA A+ 220-801 Questions & Answers

• Question 611:

  A client has a laptop screen and an external screen. Which of the following is the BEST way to toggle between the two or show both at the same time?

  A. Function keys on keyboard

  B. Task Manager

  C. Display settings in Control Panel

  D. Turn the monitors on and off

  Correct Answer: A

  Reference. http://superuser.com/questions/393827/how-to-toggle-between-different- monitors-with-one-key-on-windows-7

• Question 612:

  A technician just finished replacing a laptop screen, and upon first boot notices that the screen provides a very faint but darkened image, which cannot be adjusted. Which of the following was MOST likely left unplugged after replacement?

  A. CMOS Battery

  B. Mini-PCI Card

  C. Inverter

  D. DC Cord

  Correct Answer: C

  http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5011808_inverter-work-laptop.html

• Question 613:

  Which of the following peripherals needs to be configured after installation to work correctly?

  A. Speakers

  B. KVM

  C. Digital camera

  D. Touch screen

  Correct Answer: D

  Reference. http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/rms/using/zsheet_touchscreen.htm

• Question 614:

  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

  E. Security Lock

  Correct Answer: D

  Docking stations have DVD ROM whereas Port replicator has only ports.

• Question 615:

  Which of the following is MOST likely found inside a laptop display assembly? (Select TWO).

  A. Battery

  B. Volume control

  C. Webcam

  D. Wireless antennas

  E. Finger print sensor

  Correct Answer: CD

  Reference. http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp? lang=enandcc=usandobjectID=c02516776

• Question 616:

  A technician is trying to install an ExpressCard device for a user. The user's laptop is confirmed to have one spare slot for ExpressCard devices, however, the card is simply too large to fit into the labeled port. Which of the following is MOST likely the issue?

  A. The slot is for ExpressCard/34 devices.

  B. The slot is for ExpressCard/54 devices.

  C. The slot is for PCMCIA Type I devices.

  D. The slot is for PCMCIA Type II devices.

  Correct Answer: A

  Reference. http://www.quepublishing.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1692559

• Question 617:

  Which of the following memory types is used exclusively in laptops?

  A. DIMM

  B. DDR3

  C. RAMBUS

  D. SODIMM

  Correct Answer: D

  Reference. http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/SO_DIMM.html

• Question 618:

  Which of the following laptop features can normally be modified using function keys?

  A. Enabling/disabling infrared

  B. Enabling/disabling an external display

  C. Enabling/disabling print spooling

  D. Enabling/disabling drive encryption

  Correct Answer: B

  Reference http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000801.htm

• Question 619:

  Which of the following precautions should be followed when replacing RAM in a laptop computer? (Select TWO).

  A. Remove CMOS battery

  B. Follow ESD procedures

  C. Remove all power

  D. Remove CD-ROM drive

  E. Check for liquid contamination

  Correct Answer: BC

  Before replacing a RAM in a laptop, disconnect all power sources. Wait a few minutes and use an ESD wrist strap or a mat for electrostatic discharge.

• Question 620:

  Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of an inverter in a laptop?

  A. Allow for more than two USB devices to access power

  B. Convert direct current to alternating current

  C. Rotate the image to properly align it with the user

  D. Provide power to the backlight of the screen

  Correct Answer: D

  Reference. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-laptop-inverter.htm