A+ Review Quiz

Ann, an accountant, reports that after turning on her new laptop, she received a message stating her IP address is already in use on the system. She tried going back to her old desktop, which she now only uses for email, but received the same message. The technician checks the account and sees a comment that Ann requires a special network setup to connect to the banking software. Which of the following should the technician do to resolve the issue?

• ipconfig /all

• ipconfig /flushdns

• ipconfig /release

• ipconfig /setclassid

A technician is determining the specifications for a desktop computer that will be used at trade shows all over the world. The computer will have the maximum amount of RAM. The CPU, GPU, and storage will be typical of a business workstation. Which of the following system parameters is the MOST important for the technician to consider when choosing a power supply?

• Input voltage

• . Efficiency rating

• 12V rail amperage

• Number of SATA connectors

Ann, an accountant, reports that after turning on her new laptop, she received a message stating her IP address is already in use on the system. She tried going back to her old desktop, which she now only uses for email, but received the same message. The technician checks the account and sees a comment that Ann requires a special network setup to connect to the banking software. Which of the following should the technician do to resolve the issue?

• Remove the static IP configuration from the desktop.

• Set the laptop configuration to DHCP to prevent conflicts.

• . Replace the network card in the laptop, as it may be defective.

• Bridge the LAN connection between the laptop and the desktop.

A customer wants to purchase a new home computer. The machine will mainly be used for Internet browsing and streaming video, except on weekends when the customer’s son will use it to play games with friends. Which of the following should the technician focus on to meet these requirements? (Choose two.)

• Four-core processor

• Encrypted hard drive

• . RAID 5 array

• 16GB DDR2 memory

Which of the following cable types should be used to connect a cable modem to a SOHO router?

• Thunderbolt

• Coaxial

• USB

• Ethernet

An associate is seeking advice on which device to purchase for a friend who is a business owner. The friend needs the ability to chat activity while keeping in contact with the home office. Which of the following would be the BEST recommendation?

• Smart watch

• Fitness monitor

• Global positioning sensor

• Portable hotspot

A user brings in a smartphone for repair. The device is unable to send/receive calls or connect to Wi-Fi. All applications on the device are working unless they require connectivity. Which of the following is MOST likely causing the problem?

• Airplane mode

• Disabled hotspot

• Tethering

• VPN

During an inspection, it was found that data racks were not properly grounded. To pass the inspection and address a growing concern to protect data cabling and equipment, a technician must make sure all racks are properly grounded. Which of the following tools should the technician use to verify this has been completed?

• Multimeter

• Tone generator

• Cable tester

• Voltmeter

Which of the following devices can be used to connect multiple devices within a network without broadcasting to every network port?

• Unmanaged switch

• Hub

• Firewall

• Cable modern

. Which of the following features will save the battery life of a laptop significantly if they are disabled? (Choose two.)

• Touchpad

• Cellular

• Screen orientation

• Bluetooth