CompTIA CompTIA A+ 220-801 Questions & Answers

• Question 981:

  After setting up a new computer, a user states that the mouse and keyboard will not work. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason?

  A. The network cable is disconnected

  B. The PS/2 connectors are switched

  C. The USB connectors are switched

  D. The hard drive is unplugged

  Correct Answer: B

  It is normal to switch the PS/2 connectors in older computers. PS/2 connectors are present side by side at the back of a computer casing. Both are colored to avoid switching but sometimes the keyboard is switched to a mouse PS/2 port and the mouse is connected to keyboard PS/2 port. So first check PS/2 connector to see whether the problem lies with PS/2 connectors.

• Question 982:

  Which of the following MUST be configured when trying to start a machine with a DVD?

  A. TPM

  B. Virtualization support

  C. BIOS security

  D. Boot order

  Correct Answer: D

  By default BIOS boot order is configured to boot the computer from the hard disk. When installing Windows from a DVD or any other OS, you need to set the preferred boot order to DVD so the computer can scan the DVD drive to get the boot data and boot from the DVD.

• Question 983:

  Which of the following should a technician do NEXT after reporting an incident?

  A. Delete the content

  B. Confiscate the PC

  C. Go back to work

  D. Document the incident

  Correct Answer: D

  When the incident is reported, the best thing to do afterward is to document the details of the incident especially in the hardware case. The documenting of the incident will help determine the cause of the problem and the circumstances in which the problem occurred.

• Question 984:

  A technician would like to connect to a computer using remote desktop. Which of the following ports does remote desktop use by default?

  A. 22

  B. 443

  C. 3389

  D. 8080

  Correct Answer: C

  The default port for remote desktop application is 3389.

  Reference. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/allow-remote-desktop- connections-from-outside-your-home-network (see forward TCP port 3389)

• Question 985:

  After a technician installs a video card, which of the following should the technician configure NEXT?

  A. Resolution

  B. Colors

  C. Dots per inch

  D. Refresh rate

  Correct Answer: A

  Video card is related to the resolution and color. To make sure the card is installed correctly and working properly, you need to check the resolution. If the desired resolution is not achieved, you can change the video card for a better one you can adjust the video card in the slot.

• Question 986:

  SIMULATION A small ISP has hired a new technician. Joe, the new technician, is being trained to configure customers' home networks. The training instructor gives the technician a starter kit with cables, cable ends, and other network equipment and asks him to build a working network. The computer should be connected to have Internet connectivity and the phone should be connected to have dial tone. Instructions: Use the appropriate cables, cable ends, tools and equipment to configure the network and connect all components accordingly. When you have completed the simulation, please select the Done button to submit. Once the simulation is submitted, please select the Next button to continue.

  

  

  A. Following are the placement that need in each steps.

  

  

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 987:

  Ann, a local librarian, has had a previously used wireless access point donated to her. She has instructed you to configure this new wireless access point for her public library. Ann plans to allow anyone to connect to the access point without having to ask her configuration information. Additionally, Ann knows that her neighbors have wireless networks and wants to ensure that her network does not interfered with the other networks. Ann has provided you with the following information. Wireless Name: Library New Router Password: SecureSI Instructions: Select the Public Library in the diagram to configure the wireless network. Once the wireless network tabs are configured, select the save button. When you have completed the simulation, please select the Done button to submit.

  

  

  A. Following settings need to enable as shown below in diagrams

  

  

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 988:

  SIMULATION

  Laura, a customer, has instructed you to configure her home office wireless access point. Laura plans to use the wireless network for finances and has requested that the network be setup with the highest encryption possible. Additionally,

  Laura knows that her neighbors have wireless networks and wants to ensure that her network is not being interfered with by the other networks. Laura requests that the default settings be changed to the following.

  Wireless Name: HomeWiFi Shared Key: CompTIA Router Password: Secure$1

  Finally, Laura wants to ensure that only her laptop and SmartPhone can connect to the network.

  Laptop: IP Address 192.168.1.100 Hardware Address: 00:0A:BF:03:C4:54 SmartPhone: IP Address 192.168.1.101 Hardware Address: 09:2C:D0:22:3F:11

  Instructions: Select Laura's house in the diagram to configure her wireless network. Once the wireless network tabs are configured, select the save button and then the done button to submit.

  

  

  

  A. Following settings need to enable as shown below in diagrams.

  

  

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 989:

  Which of the following Internet connection types is a digital form that runs over standard telephone wiring?

  A. Fiber

  B. Dial-up

  C. Cable

  D. DSL

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 990:

  A user states that the display is not very bright on their laptop. Which of the following is the MOST likely location to adjust the brightness?

  A. In the Device Manager of the operating system

  B. In the BIOS

  C. Fn key

  D. In the video display drivers

  Correct Answer: C

  Reference. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080514013404AAOuXkS