CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (0516)

Which of the following protocols operates without a port number assignment?

AFP

The feature that allows users to store files in cloud-based when necessary, but can be removed when space is freed up, is known as:

on-demand

A technician wants to block remote logins to a server. Which of the following ports should be blocked?

21

Which of the following ports are used for secure sessions? (Name 2)

443,22

Which of the following channels would commonly be used on an 802.11 wireless network?

6

Which of the following wireless networking protocols includes a standardized version of the technology known as beamforming?

802.11ac

A company is terminating Cat 6 wiring at a 110 block. Which of the following should be used?

A punchdown tool

Which of the following IP addressing types is MOST likely to use an IP address starting with 169.254?

APIPA

A user is unable to print to a printer on the network. When a technician runs the ping command, the technician receives a response. However, the hostname is not correct when the technician runs the nslookup command. Which of the following BEST describes the issue the technician is seeing?

An IP address conflict

A technician is installing an optical drive in an engineering workstation that allows for optical media backups up to 128GB for each project. Which of the following drives should the technician install in the workstation?

BD-R

A server administrator set up a VM to be used in a lab setting. A technician is setting up thin-client computers to access this VM. Which of the following tasks are required to complete the project? (Name Three)

Connect the device to the network,Install the latest system updates,Install the necessary applications.

A technician is troubleshooting what appears to be a RAM issue on a PC. Which of the following symptoms would indicate if this is a RAM issue?

Continuous reboots

A technician is setting up a server to provide access to the LAN and Internet. Which of the following server roles would accomplish this task? (Name Three)

DNS server, DHCP server and a proxy server

Which of the following has a P4 connector to provide a 12V output?

EIDE port

After replacing a failed mother board in a user's computer, the technician receives a report that the computer is behaving erratically. The user states the computer shuts down randomly throughout the day and freezes frequently. The technician performs a memory diagnostic, and it reports no issues. Which of the following should the technician check NEXT in troubleshooting this issue?

Ensure all case fans are plugged in and working

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

Ethernet

A technician is selecting a long VGA cable to run through the walls and ceiling to a projector. Which of the following cable features will help minimize interference with the video signal?

Ferrite core

A network administrator must install a device that will proactively stop outside attacks from reaching the LAN. Which of the following devices would BEST meet the organization's needs?

Hub

A technician sets up 100 VMs networked in a cloud environment. Which of the following cloud models does this represent?

IaaS

Which of the following cloud computing concepts facilities automated server deployment?

IaaS

A technician is setting up a Windows 10 laptop as a kiosk at a retail store. Which of the following account types would the technician MOST likely use to configure the machine?

Local standard account

A user's laptop is shutting down unexpectedly. The technician discovers the shutdowns only happen when the laptop is moved from one room to another. The technician reseated the hard drive, memory, battery, and LCD cable, but the laptop continues to shut down. Which of the following is the MOST probable cause of the issue?

Loose battery connection

A client needs to upgrade the hard drive on a laptop and would like one that is fast and has drop protection. Which of the following is the BEST option for the client?

NVMe SSD

A user's laser printer stops printing when the paper tray is less than half full. Which of the following parts is causing the issue?

Pickup roller

A company wants to protect its users from malicious websites but also provide the ability to log traffic in and out of the network. Which of the following should the company place within its network to BEST protect its users?

Proxy Server

Which of the following terminates a coaxial cable?

RG-59

Which of the following must a technician configure to access the console of multiple servers physically by using one keyboard, mouse, and monitor?

Rack-mounted IP KVM

Which of the following cloud computing concepts allows scalable services to be provided to the client?

Rapid elasticity

A developer reports a recurring computer issue while compiling a program. The computer works at first, but it locks up during the compilation process. An immediate reboot does not resolve the issue. Which of the following procedures will MOST likely solve the problem?

Reapply thermal paste.

Joe, a user, cannot access the network shared drive after network maintenance was performed. A technician verifies there is a valid IP address; however, the device is not on the correct subnet. The device must continue to be accessible by a third party. Which of the following actions should the technician take to BEST resolve the issue?

Release and renew the computer's DHCP assignment.

The documents from a workgroup laser printer are not printing correctly. Some of the print is missing, and the pages come out dusty. Which of the following should a technician do to fix this issue?

Replace the fuser assembly

Which of the following is an IP address that is assigned to a network device based on its MAC address?

Reservation

A user is accessing webmail and needs to encrypt the contents of the email message and attachments prior to sending. Which of the following should be configured to accomplish this task?

S/MIME settings

A user is configuring a mobile device to retrieve email from an ISP. In the process of verifying the connection, the user receives a message stating the outbound connection cannot be completed. Which of the following BEST describes the user's connection trouble?

SMTP port numbers need to be reconfigured.

A user reports being unable to print to a network-based all-in-one printer. The issue consistently appears after power outages. Which of the following should a technician perform to resolve the issue?

Set a static IP address on the printer

technician installs a new PoE-capable wireless access point using a 200ft (61m) cable, but the access point does not power on when plugged into the Ethernet cable. The technician verifies the Ethernet cable is plugged into a working switchport. Which of the following should the technician do to resolve this issue?

Set the switchport to autonegotiate

Which of the following types of peripheral devices can be used to authenticate users on a computer system and provide access into a building?

Smart card

While troubleshooting a magnetic hard drive, a technician hears a loud clicking noise, identifies S.M.A.R.T. errors, and notices the operating system will not load. Which of the following is MOST likely the issue?

The read/write head is failing.

Which of the following connector types can be used to connect a laptop to a docking station or port replicator? (Name Two)

Thunderbolt and USB-C

A company is concerned about the security of sensitive data on a laptop a user frequently takes off-site. Which of the following enables hardware encryption to secure user data?

Trusted Platform Module

Which of the following is considered a connectionless protocol?

UDP

Which of the following is used to connect a headset to a laptop?

USB

Which of the following charging and data ports has a non-directional connector?

USB-C

Which of the following connector types would MOST likely be used to charge a laptop computer?

USB-C

A network administrator is deploying virtualization software to several desktop computers. Some of the installations fail because a processor function is disabled in the computer's BIOS. Which of the following functions should be turned on for the installation to succeed?

VT-x

A user purchased a processor to upgrade a computer. After the installation, the computer no longer boots, but everything appears to be installed correctly. Which of the following should the user have done prior to installing the new processor? (Name Two)

Verify the power requirements of the new CPU and Disable Secure Boot

When configuring a VM, which of the following devices MOST likely needs to be configured to allow the VM access to other client VMs on the same host?

Virtual Switch

A user has a red X in the taskbar on a VM where Internet connectivity is usually located. Which of the following should be checked FIRST if all other operations are working normally on the VM?

Virtual switch

Which of the following can be used to manage a smart thermostat?

WiFi

A user is no longer able to browse the Internet after returning from vacation. The user is able to log in and navigate to the local intranet, but not to any outside sites. A technician pings a well known website by name but gets no reply. The technician then pings its IP address and gets a reply. Which of the following commands will MOST likely resolve the issue?

pconfig /flushdns