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A+ 1101 Study Quiz 3

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following BEST describes what the technician should do to fix the issue when a new printer called 'Generic Printer' does not print a test page?

a)

Connect the printer with a USB cable rather than over the network.

b)

Install the appropriate printer drivers for the OS.

c)

Install the correct toner in the printer.

d)

Set the printer trays to allow duplex printing.

2.

Which of the following describes the FIRST action that should be taken when a conference room projector shows the error message 'No Signal Input'?

a)

Verify that the projector is turned on.

b)

Verify that the user is using an approved OS.

c)

Replace the projector bulb.

d)

Check the video cable and replace it if necessary.

3.

Which of the following is MOST likely the cause of the issues when a user's PC is very sluggish, the HDD light is constantly on without blinking, and updates have failed?

a)

The hard disk drivers have been corrupted.

b)

The HDD cables need reseating.

c)

A RAID disk failed.

d)

The HDD has no free space.

4.

Which of the following actions will MOST likely enable calendar alerts when the latest calendar updates have not appeared on the user's corporate mobile device for several days, but they do appear on the user's laptop?

a)

Checking that the ringer volume on the device is high enough to be audible

b)

Ensuring the corporate password is saved correctly in the calendar application

c)

Installing a third-party calendar application and synchronizing it with the corporate calendar

d)

Remotely wiping the mobile device and reinstalling all applications

5.

A technical lead wants to migrate all common business applications, including email and fileshares, to the cloud. Which of the following cloud concepts should be used?

a)

MaaS

b)

PaaS

c)

SaaS

d)

IaaS

6.

A new version of Windows was released and a piece of software vital to the engineering department will not run on the new version. Which of the following is the BEST option to enable this department to be able to continue using this software?

a)

Do not upgrade any workstations within the organization.

b)

Upgrade all workstations and provide a virtual environment for the legacy software.

c)

Upgrade all workstations except those used by the engineering department.

d)

Purchase new workstations for the engineering department.

7.

A technician made several upgrades to a computer and then determined the power supplied by the PSU is insufficient. Which of the following would MOST likely cause the insufficiency? (Choose two.)

a)

Replacing the HDD with an SSD

b)

Adding more RAM

c)

Upgrading the graphics card

d)

Upgrading the firmware

e)

Adding an optical drive

8.

A technician is replacing a computer with a connected point-of-sale system using a 9-pin serial adapter. The new computer does not have a 9-pin serial port. Which of the following ports can an adapter be installed on in order to connect to the point-of-sale system?

a)

HDMI

b)

Bluetooth

c)

USB

d)

Lightning

9.

Which of the following network types would be used in a server room to connect virtual servers to high-speed storage?

a)

WAN

b)

PAN

c)

MAN

d)

SAN

10.

A desktop support technician is tasked with upgrading a laptop so that it has the fastest data access possible. Which of the following BEST satisfies this requirement?

a)

mSATA SSD

b)

M.2 NVMe SSD

c)

2.5 SATA SSD

d)

2.5 SAS HHD

11.

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?

a)

Community

b)

Hybrid

c)

Public

d)

Private

12.

A user sends a print job to a network printer, and the print job uses double the amount of paper as expected. Which of the following should the user configure to get the expected result?

a)

Duplex

b)

Collate

c)

Landscape

d)

Transparency

13.

Which of the following steps should a help desk technician take NEXT if they think a desktop PC has failed due to a defective power supply?

a)

Inquire about environmental or infrastructure changes.

b)

Conduct external or internal research based on symptoms.

c)

Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution.

d)

Document the findings, actions, and outcomes.

14.

Which of the following should the IT department implement to maintain complete control over users' operating systems while complying with government-enforced requirements to safeguard all aspects of data, as the company requires employees to work remotely?

a)

VDI

b)

IaaS

c)

VPN

d)

SaaS

15.

What is the BEST reason to use a virtual machine as a sandbox?

a)

To test new software in a safe environment

b)

To increase the efficient use of computing resources

c)

To run multiple machines on the same hardware

d)

To have dedicated hardware for a single system

16.

Which of the following would MOST likely be used to connect one or more devices to the internet in a SOHO?

a)

Hub

b)

Ethernet gateway

c)

Wireless access point

d)

Router

17.

Which of the following options is the MOST important for the technician to consider before building the gaming computer?

a)

Redundant power supply

b)

Modular power supply

c)

20-pin vs. 24-pin power adapter

d)

Power supply wattage rating

18.

Which of the following is the PRIMARY security concern with virtual machine escape?

a)

Cross-site scripting

b)

Compromising the hypervisor

c)

Overutilization of resources

d)

Rogue virtual machines installed on the hypervisor

19.

An IT manager is requesting that the company buy new cables to be used with F-type connectors that are already in house. Which of the following cables should the company buy?

a)

Coaxial

b)

Plenum

c)

Cat 5e

d)

Fiber

20.

A user reports a cell phone is getting hot. Which of the following are MOST likely to be possible causes? (Choose three.)

a)

Using the device as a Wi-Fi hotspot

b)

A failing battery

c)

Too many open applications

d)

A cracked screen

e)

Less than 15% free storage space on the phone

21.

A technician configured a new SOHO router for a small business. The ISP gave the technician an IP address on the router's WAN port. Which of the following addresses did the technician MOST likely configure on the router?

a)

10.1.50.30

b)

19.45.7.28

c)

169.254.168.10

d)

172.22.40.6

22.

A technician is diagnosing a workstation that shuts down unexpectedly during a burn-in test. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause for this symptom?

a)

Faulty CMOS battery

b)

OS update issue

c)

Overheating

d)

Faulty RAM

23.

The help desk received a ticket regarding issues with a laser printer. The printer has had repairs previously for scanning issues. Currently, the printed text is not adhering properly to the paper. Which of the following should be replaced to resolve this issue?

a)

Fuser

b)

Waste container

c)

Roller

d)

Toner

24.

Which of the following types of devices MOST often uses a Thunderbolt cable?

a)

Linux PC

b)

Android mobile

c)

Apple laptop

d)

Chromebook

25.

A department sends in a ticket to report a printer is not working. The responding technician sees paper stuck to the fuser, which is much hotter than normal. The fuser was just installed a few weeks ago, as indicated by the service history. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

a)

Disable the printer for repairs

b)

Install a printer roller kit

c)

Remove the paper and let the fuser cool down

d)

Replace the paper with thicker paper stock

26.

A user reports limited or no connectivity on a laptop. A technician runs ipconfig /all with the following result: IPv4 connectivity...limited or none. IPv4 address...169.254.254.1. subnet mask...255.255.0.0. default gateway... Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?

a)

DHCP failure

b)

ARP cache

c)

DNS resolution

d)

Duplicate IP address

27.

A Wi-Fi mesh network has been optimized to eliminate poor coverage areas, yet users still experience decreased bandwidth and connectivity issues. Which of the following actions should the technician take NEXT?

a)

Relocate any large, dense, solid, and metal objects, such as mirrors and file cabinets, in the mesh network coverage area to the perimeter so that wireless reflections, absorptions, and occlusions are minimized.

b)

Use a Wi-Fi analyzer to determine whether the channel in use is overcrowded and to identify which channel the mesh network should use for best performance.

c)

Use the signal strength indicator on a mobile device to roam the coverage area and generate a heat map to isolate zones with weak signals.

d)

Turn off broadcasting of the SSID on the mesh network so that other networks cannot see it.

28.

Which of the following are default ports for HTTP and HTTPS traffic? (Choose two.)

a)

25

b)

443

c)

143

d)

80

e)

23

29.

Documents are not printing out correctly from a laser printer at a conference. Some of the print is missing, and the pages come out unreadable. Which of the following should a technician do to fix this issue?

a)

Exchange the transfer roller.

b)

Recalibrate the printer.

c)

Clear the jam.

d)

Replace the fuser assembly.

30.

Which of the following is an unsecure remote access protocol?

a)

SSH

b)

HTTPS

c)

SFTP

d)

Telnet

31.

Which of the following cable types is the standard connector on printers?

a)

DVI

b)

eSATA

c)

USB

d)

Lightning

32.

Which of the following is the MAXIMUM power PoE+ provides?

a)

15.4W

b)

30W

c)

60W

d)

95W

33.

A user reports the touch screen on an Android smartphone is not responding to any input. The technician has cleared the cache, restarted the phone, and ensured the phone is fully charged. The issue still persists. Which of the following should the technician replace on the phone to MOST likely resolve the issue?

a)

System on a chip

b)

Accelerometer

c)

Digitizer

d)

Gyroscope

34.

Which of the following is the SAFEST way to replace RAM on a server that has a redundant power supply?

a)

Unplug one power cable

b)

Verify the RAM temperature

c)

Utilize a grounding strap

d)

Replace the RAM while the server is running

35.

Which of the following represents the NEXT action the technician should perform when a customer is experiencing slowness with a satellite internet connection and high latency while pinging, but the download test is performing perfectly?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

36.

Which of the following should the technician perform NEXT after replacing the toner cartridge in a laser printer that is still not printing images on the left side of the page?

a)

Replace the imaging drum.

b)

Realign the pickup rollers.

c)

Clean the duplexing assembly.

d)

Calibrate the printer.

37.

Which of the following ports should a systems administrator enable to allow SMTP traffic through the system's host-based firewall?

a)

23

b)

25

c)

80

d)

161

38.

Which of the following is the MOST cost-effective solution to monitor all outbound traffic in a SOHO?

a)

Spectrum analyzer

b)

Network tap

c)

Loopback plug

d)

Toner probe

39.

Which of the following actions should the technician perform NEXT after discovering the root cause of an application error and restoring full functionality for all users?

a)

Write a knowledge base article in the ticketing software to expedite future incidents.

b)

Submit a bug report to the developer of the application, along with the steps taken to resolve the issue.

c)

Work with the developer to proactively collect the application logs to identify future errors of this type.

d)

Send an email communication to the company about the issue and the steps taken to resolve it.

40.

Which of the following accessories should the systems administrator deploy to BEST meet the new employee's needs for a single power source that has wired network connectivity and supports a keyboard, mouse, speakers, and dual monitors?

a)

PoE switch

b)

USB-C hub with power delivery

c)

Docking station with DisplayPort

d)

KVM switch with audio

41.

Which of the following describes the operational difference between hubs and switches when transmitting data to a specific computer inside the network?

a)

Switches only send data to the specific computer, while hubs send data to all computers inside the network.

b)

Switches compress data, while hubs send uncompressed data.

c)

Switches receive data and route it to all computers inside the network, while hubs receive data and do not route.

d)

Switches scramble data, while hubs send data in the original form.

42.

Which of the following network devices would an administrator use to distribute traffic evenly throughout multiple nodes?

a)

Load balancer

b)

Bridge

c)

Proxy server

d)

Switch

e)

Firewall

43.

A technician is investigating the output shown on a monitor. The output is clear, but it has a pink hue. The technician has replaced the video card and updated the graphics drivers. Which of the following would be the MOST likely cause?

a)

Physical cabling issues

b)

Burned-out bulb

c)

Display burn-in

d)

Incorrect data source

44.

A technician is implementing a SOHO wireless solution with three access points. Which of the following actions would avoid high latency?

a)

Enabling and configuring a 5GHz antenna

b)

Configuring separate IP ranges

c)

Enabling multiple SSIDs

d)

Configuring all devices with different channels

45.

In which of the following places is a laptop's wireless antenna MOST likely located?

a)

Near the network interface card

b)

Underneath the battery

c)

Integrated into the motherboard

d)

In the bezel of the lid

46.

A company needs to support a 10Gbps throughput. Which of the following is the MINIMUM cable category that could be used?

a)

Cat 5

b)

Cat 5e

c)

Cat 6

d)

Cat 6a

47.

Which of the following describes the BEST use case for a client-side hypervisor?

a)

For a software developer who is required to test an application in many environments

b)

When the data center environment is out of resources for a new server

c)

As a cost-saving measure to allow multiple users on one computer

d)

To provide a backup to cloud-based solutions during internet failures

48.

A technician needs to install a cost-effective storage device into a rackmount server that will be used as a VM host. This storage will be used for all VMs that run from the server. Which of the following should be used?

a)

Optical disk drive

b)

eMMC storage device

c)

15,000rpm drive

d)

RAID 10 array

49.

A technician installed new firmware on the company's laser printers and has since been receiving multiple calls that information is garbled and looks like code. Only printers with the new firmware are having this issue. Which of the following steps should the technician complete NEXT?

a)

Change the language settings on the printers.

b)

Reboot all the machines having the issues.

c)

Reboot all the printers.

d)

Install an updated printer driver on the print server.

50.

A user visits the help desk to report that a smartphone takes more than a day to fully charge. The user already tested multiple wall outlets and swapped the charging cable, but the results are the same. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?

a)

Verify the power rating of the charger.

b)

Ensure all unnecessary connectivity features are disabled.

c)

Check that all missing smartphone OS updates are applied.

d)

Complete a factory reset of the phone.

51.

Which of the following should the technician do NEXT if an application installation on a desktop fails and the installation files are different from another user's machine?

a)

Attempt to reinstall the application

b)

Verify the system functionality

c)

Test the functionality of the antivirus

d)

Complete the final report

e)

Determine the source of the installation file

52.

After confirming that a user's hard drive is fully operational when their workstation is not booting, what should the technician do NEXT?

a)

Reinstall the operating system

b)

Configure a new RAID array

c)

Report the status of the drive and close the ticket

d)

Consider another possible cause of the issue

e)

Restore the latest backup of the system

53.

What should the technician do NEXT if a computer is not completing POST and gets stuck at the manufacturer logo screen after reconnecting only the minimum parts necessary to POST?

a)

Test the RAM in different slots, one at a time

b)

Remove and test the power supply

c)

Replace the motherboard

d)

Change the CMOS battery

54.

What should the technician do to enable a system with a configured hard drive encryption to boot again and access the stored data after an upgrade to the motherboard, RAM, and video card, which resulted in the hard drive not booting and data being inaccessible?

a)

Use data recovery software to find and recover the hard drive information

b)

Access the BIOS and select to rebuild the degraded RAID array

c)

Boot into the BIOS and enable the TPM on the new motherboard

d)

Return the replaced motherboard back to the computer

55.

What should be done FIRST to eliminate ghost images reported by a user from the output of a laser printer?

a)

Change the paper weight setting.

b)

Replace the printer's fuser.

c)

Upgrade the printer firmware.

d)

Clean the toner drums and rollers.

56.

Which component must be installed in a laptop to securely store a PIN for user log-on with an encrypted hard drive?

a)

TPM

b)

HSM

c)

UEFI

d)

ARM

57.

After a projector powers off following 15 minutes of use, what should a technician do NEXT to resolve the issue?

a)

Clean the filter.

b)

Adjust the standby timeout.

c)

Check the power cable connection.

d)

Replace the bulb.

58.

Which service would an administrator use to migrate virtual machines from on-premises to the cloud?

a)

IaaS

b)

SaaS

c)

DBaaS

d)

DRaaS