Practice Free 220-1201 Exam Online Questions
A management team is concerned about enterprise devices that do not have any controls in place.
Which of the following should an administrator implement to address this concern?
- A . MDM
- B . MFA
- C . vpn
- D . SSL
A
Explanation:
Mobile Device Management (MDM) enables administrators to enforce controls on enterprise devices, such as restricting apps, ensuring compliance, and remotely managing security policies.
Why Not B (MFA): Multi-Factor Authentication secures user access but does not control device configurations.
Why Not C (VPN): VPN secures communication but does not enforce device controls.
Why Not D (SSL): SSL secures data in transit but does not provide device management.
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Reference: Core 2 (220-1102), Section 2.7, device management concepts.
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.
Looking at the network configurations and outputs from both PCs and servers, here are the possible issues and solutions:
Which of the following provides electricity to devices through network cables?
- A . Edge router
- B . PoE switch
- C . Access point
- D . Patch panel
B
Explanation:
A PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch transmits both data and electrical power over Ethernet cables to devices like wireless access points or VoIP phones. This is especially useful in areas where separate power sources are not available.
#Reference: "CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide" by Quentin Docter C Chapter 5, pages 319C321.
A technician is experimenting with network configurations and has connected two laptops to an unmanaged switch. The technician configured one of the laptops with a static IP address of 192.168.1.1 and the other with a static IP address of 192.168.2.2. The laptops are not communicating with each other.
Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this issue?
- A . The technician needs to use a hub instead of a switch.
- B . The wireless NICs are malfunctioning.
- C . PoE interferes with intersubnet communication.
- D . The laptops do not have access to a router.
Which of the following drive interfaces is typically used in server systems but not in home computers?
- A . NVMe
- B . SAS
- C . SATA
- D . PCIe
B
Explanation:
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is a high-performance drive interface commonly found in enterprise environments and servers due to its reliability and speed. While SATA is more common in consumer systems, SAS is specifically designed for mission-critical applications, offering features like full-duplex operation and compatibility with SATA drives.
#Reference: "CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide" by Mike Meyers C Chapter 8, "Mass Storage Technologies", page 288.
A customer reports a problem connecting to network resources. After asking open-ended questions, the technician determines the issue likely exists on the remote server.
Which of the following should the technician do next?
- A . Document the findings.
- B . Test the theory
- C . Gather information
- D . Establish a plan of action
B
Explanation:
After determining the issue is likely on the remote server, the technician should test the theory to confirm the root cause before proceeding.
Why Not A (Document the findings): Documentation comes after confirming the issue.
Why Not C (Gather information): Information gathering is already completed.
Why Not D (Establish a plan of action): This is done after confirming the issue.
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Reference: Core 2 (220-1102), Section 3.1, troubleshooting methodology.
A technician is having issues replacing a laptop’s wireless card because the cover seems to be stuck.
Which of the following should the technician do next to troubleshoot this issued
- A . Check the product manual for the procedure
- B . Use a pry tool to force the cover open
- C . Insert the wireless card into the M.2 slot
- D . Try to move the cover by sliding it in all directions.
A
Explanation:
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?
- A . Switch
- B . Firewall
- C . Cable modem
- D . Router
- E . Access point
C
Explanation:
To determine the correct device, we need to understand how a DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) network functions in a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) environment:
C. Cable Modem:
A cable modem is required to convert the signal provided by the ISP (Internet Service Provider) over a DOCSIS network into a format that is usable by the local area network (LAN).
DOCSIS is a standard for high-speed internet over cable television infrastructure, and the cable modem acts as the gateway between the ISP’s coaxial network and the LAN.
Without the cable modem, devices in the LAN would not be able to access the internet.
Reference: CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam Objectives (220-1201), Domain 2.2 C Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types, and their features.
Incorrect Options:
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?
- 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.
C
Explanation:
High resource usage along with frequentpop-upsare strong signs of amalware infection. The next logical step is toupdate anti-malware definitionsandrun a full scanto detect and remove threats.
Option A: Network performance is likely not the root cause ― local system behavior points to malware.
Option B: Drivers affect hardware functionality; they don’t resolve malware-related slowness.
Option D: DHCP issues usually cause IP conflicts or no network access, not CPU spikes or pop-ups.
CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam Objective
Reference:
Objective 4.2: Given a scenario, detect, remove, and prevent malware using appropriate tools and methods.
A technician is working on a RAID 1 array that is apparently degraded. The technician verifies the RAM and power are both operating as expected.
Which of the following can the technician do to further isolate the issue?
- A . Perform individual drive diagnostics.
- B . Run the chkdsk /i command.
- C . Rebuild the RAID array.
- D . Reconfigure the array as RAID 0.
A
Explanation:
Adegraded RAID 1array usually meansone of the drives has failed or is failing. The correctnext step is torun diagnostics on each driveto identify the faulty one. RAID 1 uses mirroring, so one good drive should still contain all the data.
Option B: chkdsk checks file system integrity, not hardware drive health.
Option C: Rebuilding should only occurafteridentifying and replacing a faulty drive.
Option D: RAID 0 offers no redundancy and would destroy data in this context.
CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam Objective
Reference:
Objective 3.5: Given a scenario, troubleshoot problems related to storage devices.