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CompTIA 220-1201 CompTIA A+ Core 1Exam (2025) Exam Practice Test

Demo: 63 questions
Total 208 questions

CompTIA A+ Core 1Exam (2025) Questions and Answers

Question 1

A technician is setting up a scan-to-SMB function on a multifunction printer. Which of the following connection types should the technician configure?

Options:

A.

Email server

B.

SFTP connection

C.

Network share

D.

Print services

Question 2

A technician recently updated the firmware on a dual-BIOS motherboard. Following the update, the system has been stuck in a boot loop and cannot start an OS from any internal or external device. The technician cannot access the UEFI menu either. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Options:

A.

Enable the secondary configuration.

B.

Downgrade the firmware via USB.

C.

Start a warranty repair of the motherboard.

D.

Reapply thermal paste to the CPU.

Question 3

The output from a dot matrix printer has become lighter over time. Which of the following should a technician do to fix the issue?

Options:

A.

Clean the printhead.

B.

Replace the ribbon.

C.

Install a maintenance kit.

D.

Calibrate the alignment.

Question 4

Which of the following would prevent a virtual machine from communicating with any endpoints on a network or the internet?

Options:

A.

VDI

B.

Private cloud

C.

Sandbox

D.

Type 1 hypervisor

Question 5

Users working with large files back up the files to external hard drives. One user's files take longer to back up than other users' files. The user has tried backing up the files to other users' drives with the same results. Which of the following steps should the technician take first to correct this issue?

Options:

A.

Replace the hard drive's USB cable.

B.

Defragment the user's external hard drive.

C.

Update the storage drivers on the user's system.

D.

Instruct the user to compress the files.

Question 6

Which of the following printing initiatives would be best to accomplish environmentally friendly objectives?

Options:

A.

Requiring user authentication for printing

B.

Locking down printing to only certain individuals

C.

Modifying duplex settings to double-sided

D.

Changing the print quality settings to best

Question 7

Which of the following cloud models exclusively utilizes a local data center?

Options:

A.

Private

B.

Public

C.

Hybrid

D.

Community

Question 8

Which of the following best characterizes the use of a virtual machine as a sandbox?

Options:

A.

Run an application on multiple workstations without installation.

B.

Explore how an application behaves in a different environment

C.

Migrate a currently used legacy application from physical to virtual

D.

Create a firewall where the sandbox acts as a perimeter network.

Question 9

A user connects their laptop to a projector in a conference room. Once connected, the userreports the screen is smaller at the bottom than at the top. The user tries restarting the laptop and then disconnecting and reconnecting the cable to the projector. Which of the following should a technician do to resolve the issue?

Options:

A.

Replace the HDMI cable.

B.

Power cycle the projector.

C.

Adjust the keystone

D.

Increase the resolution.

Question 10

Which of the following is related to the creation of a secured communication channel between workstations in different locations and is supported by credentials for authentication?

Options:

A.

DHCP

B.

CNAME

C.

VLAN

D.

VPN

Question 11

Which of the following tools would a technician use to connect wires to an RJ45 connector?

Options:

A.

Crimper

B.

Cable stripper

C.

Punchdown

D.

Loopback plug

Question 12

A user reports that their desktop PC does not turn on. Which of the following components would most likely cause the issue?

Options:

A.

PSU

B.

GPU

C.

RAM

D.

CPU

Question 13

Which of the following involves installing an application on a server so several users can run the application concurrently without the need for local installation?

Options:

A.

Client virtualization

B.

Software as a service

C.

Sandboxing

D.

Embedded software

Question 14

Which of the following networking devices will most likely need to be installed in between the ISP running DOCSIS and the LAN in a SOHO environment?

Options:

A.

Switch

B.

Firewall

C.

Cable modem

D.

Router

E.

Access point

Question 15

A user reports slow internet browsing. The technician finds high CPU and memory usage, and pop-ups occur every minute. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Options:

A.

Escalate to the network team to check end-to-end connectivity.

B.

Download and install the latest drivers.

C.

Update the anti-malware signatures and scan the system.

D.

Check the wireless settings and validate the DHCP configuration.

Question 16

A technician is troubleshooting a connectivity issue on a network computer. The technician runs ipconfig in a command prompt and receives the following IP address:169.254.0.6. Which of the following is most likely the type of IP address being assigned?

Options:

A.

DHCP reservation assignment

B.

Dynamic assignment

C.

Self-assignment

D.

Static assignment

Question 17

A technician wants to monitor network statistics for devices communicating with one another on the local subnet Which of the following devices should the technician install.

Options:

A.

Managed switch

B.

Router

C.

Access point

D.

Firewall

Question 18

A user reported performance issues on a computer after a recent OS update A technician is confident that rolling back the system will resolve the issue. Which of the following steps should the technician take next?

Options:

A.

Document the findings.

B.

Investigate any recent infrastructure changes.

C.

Initiate the system restore

D.

Verify full system functionality.

Question 19

Which of the following can a user utilize to share their mobile phone connection with their laptop?

Options:

A.

IR

B.

NFC

C.

Wi-Fi Direct

D.

Tethering

Question 20

A computer is experiencing random shutdowns. A technician notices that the fans on the computer work but are noisy. The CPU temperature is about 122°F (50°C) when the computer is started but rises to 208°F (98°C) when applications are opened. Which of the following would most likely fix this issue?

Options:

A.

Replacing the power supply

B.

Installing a high-performance heat sink

C.

Adjusting the fan settings

D.

Adding more RAM to the computer

Question 21

A technician receives a tablet that looks like it has a bulge inside. The bulge is pushing the screen away from the backplate. The tablet still turns on when it is plugged in, but the screen looks damaged and turns off when unplugged. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this issue?

Options:

A.

Malfunctioning power supply

B.

Damaged charge port

C.

Swollen battery

D.

Broken screen

Question 22

The display in a conference room has a ghost image that does not match the presentation Which of the following would test resolve the issue?

Options:

A.

Adjust the color settings.

B.

Correct the keystone.

C.

Increase the brightness levels

D.

Replace the monitor.

Question 23

Which of the following types of connectors does an IDE hard drive use for power?

Options:

A.

F type

B.

SC

C.

Molex

D.

Lightning

Question 24

Which of the following could a user employ to maximize module bandwidth when selecting memory for a high-end gaming computer?

Options:

A.

Error correction

B.

RAM voltage

C.

Channel configuration

D.

Physical module size

Question 25

A systems administrator deploys BitLocker to all devices. However, one of the desktop PCs is not able to encrypt the boot drive. Which of the following should the administrator check?

Options:

A.

TPM

B.

CPU

C.

RAM

D.

HDD

Question 26

After a technician installs a new motherboard, the computer will not start and fails POST. The technician verifies the power supply is functioning as expected, and the CPU is installed correctly. Which of the following steps should the technician complete next?

Options:

A.

Flash the BIOS.

B.

Check the CMOS battery.

C.

Reseat the RAM.

D.

Reinstall the old motherboard.

Question 27

A customer reports that the output from their thermal receipt printer has vertical white lines. Which of the following would most likely resolve this issue?

Options:

A.

Replacing the ink cartridge

B.

Using the correct paper type

C.

Installing a maintenance kit

D.

Cleaning the heating element

Question 28

Which of the following is the ability to automatically increase and decrease instances based on demand?

Options:

A.

Availability

B.

Scalability

C.

Multitenancy

D.

Elasticity

Question 29

A computer displays an error message indicating there is insufficient storage when installing applications. The user reports slow application load times. Which of the following replacement components would best resolve this issue?

Options:

A.

SSD

B.

USB

C.

HDD

D.

RAM

Question 30

A customer reports that a text-only document prints with unrecognizable characters. The print preview correctly displays the document. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

Options:

A.

Outdated firmware

B.

Incorrect driver

C.

Bad toner cartridge

D.

Corrupted document file

Question 31

Users are complaining that the audio from a presenter is choppy and unintelligible Which of the following is causing the issue?

Options:

A.

Webcam

B.

Digitizer

C.

inverter

D.

Microphone

Question 32

A salesperson is unable to reach the internet from a home office PC A support technician wants to verify the router is receiving a valid public IP address Which of the Wowing is a valid public IP address in this scenario?

Options:

A.

10.254.128.11

B.

66.157.195.20

C.

172.16.0.30

D.

192.168 1.50

Question 33

A technician is setting up a new SOHO wireless router. According to security best practices, which of the following should the technician do first?

Options:

A.

Enable encryption.

B.

Assign a static IP.

C.

Change the default password.

D.

Reset the router.

Question 34

A company migrates a local application to an internal cloud platform. Which of the following best describes this cloud platform?

Options:

A.

Private

B.

Public

C.

Community

D.

Hybrid

Question 35

A third-party contractor recently installed a new switch, router, and cabling for a small

corporate office. After the installation, users started experiencing issues connecting to

resources over the network.

INSTRUCTIONS

Click on each PC and server to review outputs. From the remediation section on

the right, select an issue and solution for each device.

Options:

Question 36

Which of the following has the best penetration through physical objects, such as walls?

Options:

A.

2.4GHz

B.

5GHz

C.

6GHz

D.

NFC

Question 37

An IT specialist sets up a new computer for a user who requires a high-end video card and the fastest hard drive possible. Which of the following connectors should the specialist verify are available on the motherboard? (Select two).

Options:

A.

Molex

B.

NVMe

C.

SATA

D.

FireWire

E.

USB-C

F.

PCIe

Question 38

Which of the following types of RAM would most likely be used in a server?

Options:

A.

SODIMM

B.

ECC

C.

Unbuffered

D.

DDR3

Question 39

A technician is diagnosing several device issues reported by employees.

INSTRUCTIONS

Click on each device to review the issue. Then select the appropriate issue and solution

from the drop-down menu. Each option may be used more than once.

Options:

Question 40

A user's phone does not respond to touch. A technician inspects the phone but does not see any evidence of physical damage. The technician restarts the device, which does not fix the issue. Which of the following components should the technician examine next?

Options:

A.

Battery

B.

Screen

C.

Stylus

D.

Digitizer

Question 41

A technician receives several complaints from the same office about VoIP calls sounding broken up, being difficult to hear, and having lagging audio. The technician arrives on-site and runs an internet speed test on several wired and wireless computers. Internet speed seems normal throughout the office. Which of the following should the technician do to fix the call issues?

Options:

A.

Enable QoS in the router

B.

Configure PoE on the switch

C.

Change the encryption from WPA3 to WPA2

D.

Turn on MAC address filtering

Question 42

A network printer does not release a user's final print job from the queue, but the user's other print jobs successfully printed a few moments before. Other users can print without issues. Which of the following should the user check first to solve the issue?

Options:

A.

If the print job is configured to a tray or manual feed

B.

If the computer and printer are connected to the same network

C.

If the print queue is full and will not allow additional jobs

D.

If the printer has stopped due to empty trays

Question 43

A technician needs to update a web server's IPv4 address in a DNS server. Which of the following records should the technician update?

Options:

A.

AAAA

B.

MX

C.

CNAME

D.

A

Question 44

A customer built a computer for gaming, sourcing individual components and then assembling the system. The OS starts up, but within a few minutes the machine locks up. The customer brought the computer to a technician to diagnose the issue.

Options:

Question 45

A technician upgrades a PC with two DIMMs, for a total of 32GB. After installing the two DIMMs, the user notices the OS is reporting only 16GB. Which of the following tasks should the technician perform to resolve the issue in the most rapid, cost-effective way possible?

Options:

A.

Roll back recent system updates

B.

Reinstall RAM in different slots.

C.

Update the OS to the latest version

D.

Replace the faulty motherboard

Question 46

Which of the following statements best summarize managed vs unmanaged switches? (Select two).

Options:

A.

Unmanaged switches are generally more expensive

B.

Unmanaged switches have more security capabilities

C.

Unmanaged switches start working as soon as they are plugged in to the network

D.

Managed switches have more features

E.

Managed switches require no configuration

F.

Managed switches consume less power

Question 47

Which of the following should a company use to implement automatic time synchronization?

Options:

A.

DHCP

B.

UTM

C.

NTP

D.

AAA

Question 48

A user connects a company-issued laptop to a 4K TV but can only get 1080p resolution on the TV. The technician confirms that the laptop is capable of producing a 4K output. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

Options:

A.

The TV firmware is out of date

B.

The HDMI cable version is incorrect

C.

The laptop firmware is not current

D.

The CPU cannot keep up with the transcoding

Question 49

A technician needs to prepare a conference room for a meeting. The technician connects the laptop to the LCD projector and audio system, and then verifies the connectivity of each device. The meeting begins, but the visual presentation suddenly cuts off 30 minutes later. The audio continues to play without interruption. The technician brings in a backup laptop and connects it to the projector. The meeting continues without issue for 15 minutes until the presentation suddenly cuts off again. Which of the following should the technician do to resolve this issue?

Options:

A.

Check the laptop's audio output

B.

Verify the input source

C.

Examine the display for burn-in

D.

Inspect the cables for damage

E.

Clean or replace the filter

Question 50

A major retailer is moving its online shopping website to the cloud and wants to expand its server resources as needed during busier shopping days. Which of the following should the retailer consider?

Options:

A.

Location

B.

Elasticity

C.

Availability

D.

Multitenancy

Question 51

A multifunction printer in a small office recently had issues with scan-to-email functionality. The manufacturer has an update ready to fix the printer issues. Which of the following would a technician most likely deploy to remediate the issue?

Options:

A.

Firmware

B.

Driver

C.

OS update

D.

HSM

Question 52

A network operations analyst receives an automated alert regarding a server with an array. The analyst walks over to the server and sees a blinking orange light at the hard disk bay. The server is configured for RAID 1. Which of the following should the analyst do to resolve this issue?

Options:

A.

Change the array to RAID 0.

B.

Undo the array and create a new one.

C.

Update RAID card firmware.

D.

Replace the hard disk and rebuild the array.

Question 53

A company is testing the latest model of a laptop. After turning on the laptop, there is a noticeable burning smell. Which of the following steps should a technician take to troubleshoot the laptop issue? (Select two).

Options:

A.

Turn it off and disconnect all power sources.

B.

Submit an emergency request to the local facilities manager.

C.

Check for foreign objects, liquid spills, and internal damage.

D.

Contact the vendor and submit a return request.

E.

Remove the device from the MDM.

F.

Try an alternate AC adapter.

Question 54

An employee's screen keeps flashing. Sometimes the picture goes out and comes back. The employee checks the power cord and confirms the device is plugged in fully. Which of the following should a technician check for first?

Options:

A.

Loose video cable

B.

Failing graphics card

C.

Conflicting drivers

D.

Swollen motherboard capacitor

Question 55

Laura, a customer, has instructed you to configure her home office wireless access point.

She 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.

She 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

Configure Laura’s wireless network using the network adapter window.

If at any time you would like to bring back the initial state of the situation, please click the Reset All button.

Options:

Question 56

Which of the following can carry data and electricity to network devices? (Select two).

Options:

A.

Router

B.

Injector

C.

Cable modem

D.

Access point

E.

PoE

F.

Unmanaged switch

Question 57

A user reports that the print quality of their desk printer is poor. A technician replaces the ink cartridge, but this does not resolve the issue. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Options:

A.

Replace the pickup rollers

B.

Clean the printheads

C.

Switch the paper type

D.

Change the ribbon

Question 58

A technician needs to figure out why a laser printer is intermittently not feeding paper to print. The technician verifies the issue by running several copy-and-print tests. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Options:

A.

Update the printer drivers.

B.

Select the correct paper size.

C.

Clean the pickup rollers.

D.

Replace the toner cartridge.

Question 59

A user reports poor performance on the application server.

INSTRUCTIONS

Click on Server 1 and Server 2 and review the information presented in each chart to

determine which drives need to be replaced.

Select the appropriate replacement drive that should be used, for the least performance degradation to the server.

If at any time you would like to bring back the initial state of the simulation, please click the Reset All button.

Options:

Question 60

A technician is setting up a workstation. Which of the following settings should the technician configure to ensure that users can connect to the network? (Select three).

Options:

A.

APIPA

B.

Gateway

C.

IP address

D.

Subnet mask

E.

Static routes

F.

UPnP settings

G.

NAT rules

Question 61

A company provides cell phones to employees who travel internationally. An employee brings their phone to the help desk so the necessary equipment can be installed. However, the technician cannot install any new hardware on the phone. Which of the following will the technician require so the phone can connect to a different provider?

Options:

A.

USB-C

B.

SD card

C.

eSIM

D.

MDM

Question 62

A customer recently lost data due to several unexpected shutdowns. Data integrity is important to the customer. Which of the following features should the technician choose to prevent data loss?

Options:

A.

Redundant power supply

B.

Uninterruptible power supply

C.

Modular power supply

D.

High-efficiency power supply

Question 63

A technician installs an upgraded wireless access point. The technician then notices the activity light comes on briefly and turns off. The access point continues to exhibit this behavior repeatedly and does not come online. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this issue?

Options:

A.

High latency

B.

Port flapping

C.

External interference

D.

Channel conflict

Demo: 63 questions
Total 208 questions