CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Mock Exam

A developer is requesting permission to utilize client-side virtualization. The developer would like to write code in a setting isolated from other infrastructure to avoid negative impacts of experimental code. Which of the following provides the BEST solution for the developer?

• Cross-platform functionality

• Software compatibility

• Test case development

• Sandbox environment

A laptop PC user is reporting issues with the hard drive. A filesystem check shows that all files are accessible and the filesystem is clean. After the check, the PC still issues a hard drive error message. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the error?

• S.M.A.R.T failure

• IOPS failure

• DIMM failure

• RAID failure

A user takes a tablet to a technician because the cursor on it keeps drifting. The technician notices the screen does not appear to be damaged. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the cursor issue?

• The screen is physically damaged.

• The screen rotation is incorrect.

• The touch-pen battery is depleted.

• The screen needs to be recalibrated.

A laptop's external webcam software is running, but it shows no image or video. Which of the following should a technician perform FIRST?

• Research new webcam firmware.

• Restart the computer and run system diagnostics.

• Reseat the webcam.

• Reinstall the webcam software and drivers.

Which of the following describes the main difference between T568A and T568B cabling standards?

• The T568B data transfer rate is higher than T568A.

• The green and the orange cables are interchanged.

• T568A is used in blue cables, and T568B is used in green cables.

• The standards use different cable connectors.

A user is looking for a top-of-the-line gaming computer but is prone to motion sickness. The user wants to be able to talk to players and participate the game without using a keyboard. Which of the following should a technician recommend? (Choose two.)

• Microphone

• Speakers

• VR headset

• Protector

• Headset

The Chief Executive Officer wants to ensure company data is stored in a manner that provides the company with complete control over how the data is managed. Which of the following is the BEST cloud deployment model for this request?

• Community

• Hybrid

• Public

• Private

Which of the following utilizes TCP ports 20/21 and transfers data in cleartext?

• SNMP

• SSH

• FTP

• Telnet

A customer is using a satellite internet connection that is experiencing slowness. A technician notices high latency while pinging, but the download test is performing perfectly with very good download speeds. Which of the following represents the NEXT action the technician should perform?

• Restart the modem and run an online internet connection and speed diagnostic tool.

• Guide the customer on how to upgrade the internet plan with the provider in order to improve latency.

• Explain to the customer this is not an issue; this situation is normal for this type of internet connection.

• Replace the modem because it is not working correctly based on the test result.

An organization maintains various record types, including health and criminal justice records. Which of the following cloud environments is the organization MOST likely to use to limit the attack surface?

• Public

• Hybrid

• Community

• Private