Practice Free 220-1201 Exam Online Questions
Question #41
A company deploys server machines in a public cloud.
Which of the following cloud service models is this an example of?
- A . Platform as a service
- B . Anything as a service
- C . Infrastructure as a service
- D . Software as a service
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides virtualized computing resources over the internet. This includes virtual servers, storage, and networking. Deploying server machines falls under IaaS since the organization is responsible for managing the OS and applications on top of the infrastructure.
#Reference: "CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide" by Quentin Docter C Chapter 8, "Virtualization and Cloud Computing", page 488-490. Also found in the220-1201objectives, section 4.1.
C
Explanation:
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides virtualized computing resources over the internet. This includes virtual servers, storage, and networking. Deploying server machines falls under IaaS since the organization is responsible for managing the OS and applications on top of the infrastructure.
#Reference: "CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide" by Quentin Docter C Chapter 8, "Virtualization and Cloud Computing", page 488-490. Also found in the220-1201objectives, section 4.1.
Question #42
Which of the following is an advantage of using VDI?
- A . Authentication is not required on a domain.
- B . Licensing costs are minimized.
- C . Less manual configuration is needed for each workstation.
- D . A virus is automatically contained locally.
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)hosts desktop environments on centralized servers. This allows rapid deployment and consistent configuration across multiple users, minimizing manual setup and easing IT management.
Option A: VDI still uses standard authentication methods.
Option B: Licensing can actually be more expensive due to virtualization software and backend servers.
Option D: VDI centralizes the desktop environment ― viruses would affect the virtual session, not be "contained locally."
CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam Objective
Reference:
Objective 4.1: Compare and contrast cloud computing concepts.
C
Explanation:
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)hosts desktop environments on centralized servers. This allows rapid deployment and consistent configuration across multiple users, minimizing manual setup and easing IT management.
Option A: VDI still uses standard authentication methods.
Option B: Licensing can actually be more expensive due to virtualization software and backend servers.
Option D: VDI centralizes the desktop environment ― viruses would affect the virtual session, not be "contained locally."
CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam Objective
Reference:
Objective 4.1: Compare and contrast cloud computing concepts.
Question #43
A new directive mandates the use of a security component to securely allow users to authenticate to systems, access sensitive data, and enter the office. The component must provide an additional factor of authentication alongside user accounts and cannot be something the user o.
Which of the Mowing components best meets these requirements?
- A . Fingerprint reader
- B . Smart card
- C . Secure token
- D . NFC scanner
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
A smart card provides an additional factor of authentication by storing secure credentials, such as certificates, that cannot be guessed or replicated. It complements user accounts and is "something you have".
Why Not A (Fingerprint reader): This is "something you are", but the scenario specifically requires a physical token.
Why Not C (Secure token): Secure tokens are also valid but may not integrate as seamlessly into multi-factor authentication for physical and system access.
Why Not D (NFC scanner): An NFC scanner is a device and not a token itself; it reads cards or other credentials.
CompTIA A+ Exam
Reference: Core 2 (220-1102), Section 2.5, access controls.
B
Explanation:
A smart card provides an additional factor of authentication by storing secure credentials, such as certificates, that cannot be guessed or replicated. It complements user accounts and is "something you have".
Why Not A (Fingerprint reader): This is "something you are", but the scenario specifically requires a physical token.
Why Not C (Secure token): Secure tokens are also valid but may not integrate as seamlessly into multi-factor authentication for physical and system access.
Why Not D (NFC scanner): An NFC scanner is a device and not a token itself; it reads cards or other credentials.
CompTIA A+ Exam
Reference: Core 2 (220-1102), Section 2.5, access controls.
Question #44
Which of the following devices is used to implement ACL polices for an environment?
- A . Managed switch
- B . Gateway
- C . Repeater
- D . Firewall
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
A firewall implements ACLs (Access Control Lists) to filter traffic and enforce policies based on rules such as IP address, port, or protocol.
Why Not A (Managed switch): A managed switch supports VLANs and QoS but does not enforce ACLs at the network perimeter.
Why Not B (Gateway): Gateways connect networks and translate protocols but don’t typically implement ACLs.
Why Not C (Repeater): Repeaters extend signal range but don’t enforce policies.
CompTIA A+ Exam
Reference: Core 1 (220-1201), Section 2.2, firewall concepts.
D
Explanation:
A firewall implements ACLs (Access Control Lists) to filter traffic and enforce policies based on rules such as IP address, port, or protocol.
Why Not A (Managed switch): A managed switch supports VLANs and QoS but does not enforce ACLs at the network perimeter.
Why Not B (Gateway): Gateways connect networks and translate protocols but don’t typically implement ACLs.
Why Not C (Repeater): Repeaters extend signal range but don’t enforce policies.
CompTIA A+ Exam
Reference: Core 1 (220-1201), Section 2.2, firewall concepts.
Question #45
Each floor at a new corporate facility will have four printers available for all users to print from AH of the printers will be connected with RJ45 and not joined to a domain.
Which of the following needs to be set up to accomplish this task? (Select two).
- A . Printer shares
- B . DHCP server
- C . Print server
- D . Printer subnet
- E . SMB configuration
- F . Printer Wi-Fi settings
Correct Answer: A C
A C
Explanation:
To allow multiple users to print to networked printers:
Printer shares enable users to access printers shared on the network.
Print servers manage print jobs and provide centralized control of printing.
Why Not B (DHCP server): DHCP is unrelated to print management.
Why Not D (Printer subnet): Subnets group devices but don’t manage printing.
Why Not E (SMB configuration): SMB is for file sharing, not specifically print management.
Why Not F (Printer Wi-Fi settings): These settings are irrelevant since the printers use Ethernet.
CompTIA A+ Exam
Reference: Core 2 (220-1102), Section 4.6, printer configuration.
A C
Explanation:
To allow multiple users to print to networked printers:
Printer shares enable users to access printers shared on the network.
Print servers manage print jobs and provide centralized control of printing.
Why Not B (DHCP server): DHCP is unrelated to print management.
Why Not D (Printer subnet): Subnets group devices but don’t manage printing.
Why Not E (SMB configuration): SMB is for file sharing, not specifically print management.
Why Not F (Printer Wi-Fi settings): These settings are irrelevant since the printers use Ethernet.
CompTIA A+ Exam
Reference: Core 2 (220-1102), Section 4.6, printer configuration.