CompTIA A+ Certification Exam 220-1101 Practice Questions 301 - 400
Which of the following answers refer(s) to voltages generated by modern PC power supplies? (Select all that apply) +/-3 V +3.3 V +5 V +5.5 V +/-12 V
+3.3 V +5 V +/-12 V
Which of the answers listed below refers to the main power connector used in modern ATX power supplies? 15-pin connector 20-pin connector 24-pin connector 48-pin connector
24-pin connector
What are the characteristic features of conventional PCI? (Select all that apply) Serial interface 32-bit bus width Maximum throughput of up to 1064 MB/s 64-bit bus width Parallel interface Maximum throughput of up to 533 MB/s
32-bit bus width 64-bit bus width Parallel interface Maximum throughput of up to 533 MB/s
Which type of printer uses plastic filament or resin to produce output? Laser printer Impact printer 3D printer Thermal printer
3D printer
A SOHO multifunction device/printer sharing over wireless connection can be implemented with the use of: (Select 2 answers) 802.11x Serial NFC Bluetooth Ethernet
802.11x Bluetooth
Which MFD/MFP feature optimizes processing of multi-page documents? ADF CIFS KVM APFS
ADF
Which of the answers listed below refer to the main CPU manufacturers for personal computers? (Select 2 answers) ASUS Nvidia AMD EVGA Intel
AMD Intel
Which of the following answers refers to hardware virtualization enhancements developed by AMD for its CPUs? Hyper-V AMD Catalyst VT-x AMD-V
AMD-V
What is the most common motherboard type used in desktop PCs? ATX mATX LPX/NLX ITX mITX
ATX
Which of the following statements is true? Aborted BIOS update can be resumed by the transaction recovery system A common security measure is to store BIOS on a non-rewritable memory chip In MS Windows, BIOS hardware configuration settings can be modified in Device Manager Aborted BIOS update can damage the motherboard and render the computer unusable
Aborted BIOS update can damage the motherboard and render the computer unusable
Access to scanned documents over a network can be implemented with the use of: Email service SMB/CIFS protocols Cloud services All of the above
All of the above
The BIOS configuration interface provides a wide range of advanced hardware-related options. In modern PCs, depending on the specific BIOS type and version, these options might typically include: Viewing a detailed information related to CPU, RAM, and storage media Enabling/disabling integrated hardware interfaces, such as USB, Audio, NIC, TPM, or integrated graphics controllers Configuring the parameters of CPU, RAM, storage media, and cooling fans Enabling/disabling certain functionalities, e.g., virtualization support All of the above
All of the above
The process of installing an expansion card should involve: Determining hardware compatibilities by checking manufacturer's documentation Installing up-to-date hardware drivers and software for the new device attached on the expansion card In some cases, accessing BIOS and disabling integrated devices offering the same functionality, so that the system defaults to a new device on the expansion card All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following dedicated expansion slots/ports on the PC motherboard enable(s) connecting an M.2 device? (Select all that apply) B key slot SATA port M key slot USB slot PCIe slot B+M key slot
B key slot M key slot B+M key slot
After completing the initial diagnostic procedures and allocating system resources, the startup BIOS program checks for information about secondary storage devices that might contain the OS. The list of devices and the order in which they should be checked can be found and arranged in BIOS. This functionality can be accessed via: ACPI settings System Configuration utility Boot options Security tab
Boot options
Which of the answers listed below refer to examples of optical disc drives? (Select 3 answers) CD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive DVD-ROM drive Microdrive BD-ROM drive Magnetic tape drive
CD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive BD-ROM drive
Which of the following is a file system designed for optical media? CDFS FAT32 NTFS exFAT
CDFS
In CPU cooling, thermal paste is applied to fill in the narrow space between: CPU and heat sink Heat sink and CPU fan CPU and cooling pad Heat sink and cooling pad
CPU and heat sink
Which of the following answers refer(s) to (a) solution(s) aimed at improving CPU heat dissipation? (Select all that apply) CPU fan Thermal pad Heat sink Multicore architecture Thermal paste Liquid-based cooling
CPU fan Thermal pad Heat sink Thermal paste Liquid-based cooling
Which cloud infrastructure type would be the most suitable for a group of organizations sharing common interests? Public cloud Community cloud Private cloud Hybrid cloud
Community cloud
Which of the acronyms listed below refers to the type of electric current supplied to most of the internal PC components? AC HVDC DC PFC
DC
Which of the answers listed below can be used to describe the characteristics of a typical desktop motherboard? (Select 3 answers) Designed for non-ECC RAM Typically features a single CPU socket Designed for limited space (rack-mount / blade) Utilizes more than one CPU (Multisocket motherboard) Designed to be used in a tower case Offers support for ECC RAM
Designed for non-ECC RAM Typically features a single CPU socket Designed to be used in a tower case
Which of the printer types listed below falls into the category of impact printers? Laser Inkjet Thermal Dot matrix
Dot matrix
Which of the printer types listed below uses inked ribbon to produce an imprint on paper? Inkjet Dot matrix Thermal Laser
Dot matrix
A single sheet or roll of printing paper with holes punched along each side is designed for use with: Laser printers Dot matrix printers Inkjet printers Thermal printers
Dot matrix printers
What is the name of a printer component that allows for automatic printing on both sides of the page? Pickup roller Duplexing assembly Transfer roller Fuser assembly
Duplexing assembly
Adding an eSATA device to a PC can be done either by attaching the device cable directly to the motherboard's integrated I/O panel, connecting it via eSATA port on a modular bracket mounted on the back of the PC case, or attaching it directly to a dedicated slot on the motherboard. True False
False
BIOS/UEFI passwords improve the security of a PC. These low-level passwords may, for example, prevent unauthorized users to proceed when the computer is powered on (Supervisor password), or restrict the scope of changes a user can make in the BIOS/UEFI interface (User password). True False
False
High-end PC motherboards typically contain microprocessor sockets compatible with chips from different CPU manufacturers. True False
False
In impact printing, calibration helps to ensure that the colors and layout represented on the monitor display match the colors and layout of the printed image. True False
False
Inside a PC case, connector cables from a power switch, reset switch, or LEDs on the front/top panel of the case attach to their corresponding slots located on the PSU. True False
False
The presence of the Program Files (x86) folder on the C drive in MS Windows indicates that the PC takes advantage of 32-bit architecture and OS version. True False
False
After replacing a modular hardware component inside the computer case, the updated information about specific parameters of the new device is stored in: (Select 2 answers) System BIOS Flash memory chip (newer PCs) Startup BIOS Secondary storage CMOS RAM (older PCs)
Flash memory chip (newer PCs) CMOS RAM (older PCs)
What is the name of a laser printer component that applies high temperature and pressure to bond the toner to the paper? Print head Transfer roller Fuser assembly Imaging drum
Fuser assembly
Which of the modern GPU types offers the highest performance? GPU on a PCI expansion card CPU-integrated GPU GPU on an AGP expansion card Onboard GPU GPU on a PCIe expansion card
GPU on a PCIe expansion card
An Intel-proprietary technology that splits a single CPU core into two virtual cores that can be used simultaneously by an OS is called: Multitasking Parallel processing Multicore architecture Hyper-threading
Hyper-threading
Which of the following answers refers to a proprietary line of low-power consumption small form factor motherboard types for industrial and embedded PC applications? NLX ITX ATX LPX
ITX
Which of the answers listed below refers to a cloud computing service model in which clients, instead of buying all the hardware and software, purchase computing resources as an outsourced service from suppliers who own and maintain all the necessary equipment and software? SaaS DaaS PaaS IaaS
IaaS
Which of the answers listed below refers to a laser printer component that holds the representation of the output image drawn on its surface by the laser printer's laser? Transfer belt Print head Transfer roller Imaging drum
Imaging drum
Which type of printer takes advantage of a tractor feed during printing process? Inkjet Laser Impact Thermal
Impact
Which of the following printer types provide the capability to produce duplicate pages (multipart forms) during printing process? (Select 2 answers) Inkjet Thermal Impact Dot matrix Laser
Impact Dot matrix
Which of the inkjet printer components is the most expensive to replace? Tractor feed Ink cartridge Fuser assembly Imaging drum
Ink cartridge
Which of the answers listed below refers to a relatively inexpensive printer type commonly used in SOHO environments? Inkjet Thermal Laser Impact
Inkjet
Which built-in functionality allows certain CPU models to take over tasks normally executed by a dedicated graphics controller? VGA mode Integrated GPU Multicore architecture Hyper-threading
Integrated GPU
Which of the following answers refer to an office equipment that combines the functionality of multiple devices? (Select 2 answers) MFD IoT MFP PED MFA
MFD MFP
A common connector type providing power to graphics cards, CPUs, older type of storage media, or cooling fans on the PC motherboard is generally referred to as: P4 connector Molex connector PS/2 connector ATX12V connector
Molex connector
Which of the answers listed below refer(s) to the feature(s) of UEFI? (Select all that apply) Mouse support DRM support Support for storage drives with a maximum of 4 partitions per drive GUI mode Secure boot Designed as a replacement for BIOS Support for partitions/storage drives of up to 2TB Network access
Mouse support DRM support GUI mode Secure boot Designed as a replacement for BIOS Network access
A type of CPU architecture where a single physical CPU contains more than one execution core on a single die or chip is known as: Hyper-threading Multitasking Parallel processing Multicore
Multicore
Which type of adapter card enables Ethernet connectivity? NIC expansion card USB expansion card eSATA expansion card VESA expansion card
NIC expansion card
Which of the following answers refer to the characteristic features of a dedicated server motherboard? (Select 3 answers) Offers support for ECC RAM Designed to be used in a tower case Utilizes more than one CPU (Multisocket motherboard) Designed for limited space (rack-mount / blade) Typically features a single CPU socket Designed for non-ECC RAM
Offers support for ECC RAMDesigned to be used in a tower case Utilizes more than one CPU (Multisocket motherboard) Designed for limited space (rack-mount / blade)
Due to size restrictions and compact nature of laptops devices, this type of storage media becomes less commonly found on new laptops. Flash drives Optical drives Solid-state drives Magnetic drives
Optical drives
Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (abbr. as PCIe) is a high-speed, serial expansion bus designed as a replacement for: (Select all that apply) PCI SATA USB PCI-X AGP
PCI PCI-X AGP
Which of the acronyms listed below refers to a series of basic hardware diagnostic tests performed by the startup BIOS after the computer is powered on? SFC S.M.A.R.T. CRC POST
POST
Examples of computer languages that describe the appearance of a printed page include: (Select 2 answers) LPR PS IPP PCL LPD
PS PCL
Which of the following solutions would ensure the highest availability of the network printing service? Printer share Print server Local network share Public folder
Print server
A type of cloud infrastructure available solely for a single organization is known as: Public cloud Community cloud Hybrid cloud Private cloud
Private cloud
Which of the following answers lists the correct sequence of steps in the laser printing process? Processing, exposing, charging, transferring, developing, fusing, cleaning Developing, cleaning, exposing, transferring, charging, fusing, processing Processing, charging, exposing, developing, transferring, fusing, cleaning Cleaning, fusing, exposing, developing, transferring, processing, charging
Processing, charging, exposing, developing, transferring, fusing, cleaning
Which of the following answers refers to a cloud computing delivery model in which cloud infrastructure is provisioned for open use by the general public? Hybrid cloud Private cloud Community cloud Public cloud
Public cloud
Which type of RAID creates a striped set from a series of mirrored drives? RAID 0+1 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 1+0
RAID 1+0
A CPU design based on instruction set that tries to improve speed by utilizing relatively few and simple instructions is referred to as: (Select 2 answers) ISA RISC EPIC ARM CISC
RISC ARM
Which of the terms listed below refers to a server load balancing setup in which supplied power is split between multiple PSUs? Standby UPS Redundant power supply Dual-power supply Managed PDU
Redundant power supply
Which motherboard connector features an L-shape design that prevents its improper insertion? SATA M.2 eSATA PCIe
SATA
Examples of flash memory card formats include: (Select all that apply) SD CompactFlash microSD SSHD miniSD xD
SD CompactFlash microSD miniSD xD
A UEFI functionality designed to prevent the loading of malware and unauthorized OSs is called: LoJack Bitlocker Secure boot Kerberos
Secure boot
Which of the printer hardware components prevent multiple sheets of paper from being fed into the printer at one time? (Select 2 answers) Tractor feed Separation pad Duplexing assembly Transfer belt Pickup roller
Separation pad Pickup roller
Which type of password provides the highest level of permissions in BIOS? root Supervisor Administrator Power User
Supervisor
A computer's BIOS interface can be accessed by pressing: (Select best answer) Reset button on the front panel of a computer case Esc key during boot The key set by the motherboard manufacturer for accessing BIOS configuration interface during boot Delete key during boot
The key set by the motherboard manufacturer for accessing BIOS configuration interface during boot
Which of the following answers refers to a printer type commonly used as PoS terminal component? Inkjet Laser Thermal Impact
Thermal
Which of the following answers refer to a popular portable storage device utilizing flash memory? (Select 3 answers) Thumb drive USB drive eSATA drive Solid-State Drive (SSD) Flash drive
Thumb drive USB drive Flash drive
Which of the following tools would be the most appropriate for cleaning the inside of a laser printer? (Select 3 answers) Toner vacuum Can of compressed air Regular vacuum Magnetic cleaning brush Isopropyl alcohol
Toner vacuum Magnetic cleaning brush Isopropyl alcohol
In color laser printers, a hardware component that picks up all color layers of an image from imaging drums before passing the complete image onto the paper is called: Imaging drum Separation pad Print head Transfer belt
Transfer belt
A PC Power Supply Unit (PSU) can accept the voltage of 110-120 VAC (Volts of Alternating Current), or 220-240 VAC. PSU's operation can be adjusted to the supplied voltage either with the use of a manual selector switch on the back of the device or automatically by the device. PSUs equipped with manual selector switch are referred to as fixed-input devices, PSUs offering automatic voltage adjustment are known as auto-switching PSUs. True False
True
A cloud delivery model consisting of two or more interlinked cloud infrastructures (private, community, or public) is referred to as a hybrid cloud. True False
True
A printer's capability to print on both sides of a paper sheet is referred to as duplex printing. True False
True
A standardized specification of a motherboard (including its dimensions, supported power supply types, and layout of components) is known as the motherboard's form factor. True False
True
As opposed to active cooling components such as cooling fans, heat sinks fall into the category of passive cooling components because they do not need to draw any electrical power to operate. True False
True
Common printer configuration options include paper orientation settings which enable switching between Portrait mode (vertical orientation of the printout), or Landscape mode (horizontal orientation). Some printers might also offer an additional paper orientation option which enables the printout to be rotated by a specific degree. For most printers, the default paper orientation mode is Portrait mode. True False
True
In laser printing, the function of a transfer roller is to apply electrical charge to the paper to move the representation of an image or text (consisting of toner) from the imaging drum to the paper. True False
True
Modern ATX motherboards use a 24-pin power connector, however many power supplies might be equipped with a 20-pin power connector for backward compatibility with older motherboards and a separate 4-pin connector for delivering power to PCIe slots on newer motherboards. The 20+4 connector can be used with either 20- or 24-pin motherboards (in case of a 20-pin motherboard power slot, the 4-pin connector simply remains unattached to the board). True False
True
Motherboards used in laptops and mobile devices can be characterized by their proprietary design, which means that installing a new motherboard in such devices most often requires replacement part designed for specific make and model of the given device. True False
True
Security measures that can be implemented on an MFD/MFP might include user authentication on the device via system software, restricting physical access only to authorized users wearing appropriate ID badges, reviewing audit logs, or setting up Personal Identification Number (PIN) printing (a.k.a. secured prints) that would require numeric passcode before accessing printing jobs. True False
True
The CMOS battery located on a computer's motherboard allows for maintaining the correct time and date information stored in CMOS RAM. In older computer systems, the CMOS battery also allowed for maintaining the BIOS configuration settings stored in CMOS RAM. True False
True
The PCIe labeling (×1, ×4, ×8, ×12, ×16 and ×32) refers to the number of communication links (a.k.a. lanes) available in different versions of the PCIe interface. The base value (x1) relates to the speed of a single lane expressed in MB/s. The multiplier (x) allows for easy calculation of the maximum throughput of the entire interface for a given PCIe variant. True False
True
The installation of USB ports located on the front panel of a computer case requires plugging in internal USB cable connectors into compatible groupings of metal pins (a.k.a. headers) on the motherboard. True False
True
The main functionality of Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is to perform initial hardware checks after the computer is powered on and to start up the Operating System (OS). True False
True
The procedure of adjusting printer output to match the image shown on a computer display is known as printer calibration test. True False
True
The term "Flatbed scanner" refers to a scanner type that takes advantage of a flat glass surface for scanning documents. True False
True
The term "Modular power supply" refers to a PSU equipped with detachable cables. True False
True
Which of the following answers refer(s) to the characteristic features of TPM? (Select all that apply) Typically, in the form of a chip embedded into computer motherboard International standard for a secure cryptoprocessor Designed to secure hardware through cryptographic functions Typically, in the form of an expansion card or an external device
Typically, in the form of a chip embedded into computer motherboard International standard for a secure cryptoprocessor Designed to secure hardware through cryptographic functions
Which of the answers listed below refer(s) to HSM? (Select all that apply) Typically, in the form of an expansion card or an external device Designed to secure hardware through cryptographic functions Typically, in the form of a chip embedded into computer motherboard International standard for a secure cryptoprocessor
Typically, in the form of an expansion card or an external device Designed to secure hardware through cryptographic functions
What is the name of a device that can provide short-term emergency power during an unexpected main power source outage? UPS PoE SVC PSU
UPS
Which of the answers listed below refer(s) to (a) wired connection type(s) that can be used for SOHO multifunction device/printer sharing? (Select all that apply) USB Bluetooth 802.11x Ethernet
USB Ethernet
Which BIOS configuration option allows to mitigate the risk of malware infection? User password Chassis intrusion detection Supervisor password USB configuration settings
USB configuration settings
BIOS configuration settings can be set to factory defaults by: (Select all that apply) Using a jumper on the motherboard Changing settings in Windows Device Manager Reseating the CMOS battery on the motherboard in older PCs Choosing the default configuration option in the BIOS interface
Using a jumper on the motherboard Reseating the CMOS battery on the motherboard in older PCs Choosing the default configuration option in the BIOS interface
A set of Intel CPU hardware enhancements improving support for virtualization is referred to as: EPV VT-x Catalyst Hyper-V
VT-x
The power output rating of a PSU is based on a measurement unit known as: Amp Hertz Volt Watt
Watt
Which of the answers listed below refers to 64-bit CPU architecture? x32 x48 x64 x86
x64
Which of the following terms denotes a 32-bit CPU architecture? x32 x48 x64 x86
x86
Which of the terms listed below refers to a proprietary flash memory card format used mainly in older digital cameras? xD SD SSD miniSD microSD
xD
