CompTIA 220-1101 CompTIA A+ Core 1 Certification Exam Exam Practice Test Questions

• Question 1

  Which of the following external monitor connections provides the highest possible resolution for a PC?

  • Thunderbolt
  • DVI
  • VGA
  • HDMI
  • DisplayPort

  Show Answer Answer: E Next

• Question 2

  A technician receives a call from a user about a new USB 3.1 docking station. The user claims that their laptop does not charge when connected to the dock. The user confirms that the AC adapter for the dock is plugged in. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

  • The dock is not designed to provide power passthrough.
  • The dock is only connected to a USB 3.0 port.
  • Proper drivers for the dock were not installed.
  • Too many accessories are plugged into the dock.

  Show Answer Answer: A Next

• Question 3

  A printer's output is producing solid black sheets without distinct lettering. A technician adjusted multiple settings, but the issue persists. Which of the following parts is most likely causing this issue?

  • Imaging drum
  • Heating element
  • Fuser assembly
  • Feed assembly

  Show Answer Answer: A Next

• Question 4

  The IT department at an insurance brokerage needs to acquire laptops that have built-in fingerprint readers in order to create a more secure environment. Which of the following would be the MOST secure way to implement the fingerprint readers?

  • Grant all registered employees access to each machine.
  • Restrict device access to only the user to whom the laptop is assigned.
  • Limit device access to departments and guest users.
  • Give each team member a USB drive that bypasses the reader to allow guest users lo log in.

  Show Answer Answer: B Next

• Question 5

  A technician is troubleshooting a thermal receipt printer that will not print. Which of the following should the technician do first to restore functionality?

  • Update the printer driver on the computer.
  • Replace the thermal printhead.
  • Make sure the thermal head is heating up.
  • Flip the paper roll orientation.

  Show Answer Answer: D Next