Exam 1: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1

Which of the following is a type of reversible connector?

A developer has configured a new web application on a workstation using client-side virtualization. Despite working locally on the developer's PC, other users on the network are not able to access the application. Which of the following network configurations should the virtual machine be configured for to allow other users to access the application?

A technician is replacing a broken screen on a new company laptop but does not have repair information from the vendor. Which of the following is the BEST way to proceed?

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?

An office has a network that has all computers connected to two switches. The switches are connected with a fiber cable. The computers and switches are all located in the same building. Which of the following network types does this describe?

Which of the following is the main purpose of the +5VSB output of a power supply?

Which of the following cloud computing concepts is used to describe online providers that serve multiple clients with scalable services, such as access to a large number of CPUs and memory from multiple resources?

An end user has signed up to use a web-based calendar application. Which of the following solutions has the user purchased?

Several users reported an outage with a specific application. The help desk identified the problem and suspects the issue is with an on-premises server that was updated recently. The help desk is given authorization to roll back the updates. Which of the following steps is the help desk about to perform?

Users of an older laser printer notice the printing on output is easily scratched off the paper. Which of the following is the MOST likely root cause?

The touch-screen feature on a Windows device has stopped working completely. Which of the following should a technician check FIRST?

A technician sets up a new printer on the network, allowing it to obtain an IP address. The technician records the IP address and sets up users to print using the information. The following Monday after powering on the printer, users report they can no longer print. After verifying users can access other network shares, the technician prints a configuration page and sees the IP address has changed. Which of the following is the BEST method for the technician to ensure this will not happen again?

Immediately after a small company implemented VoIP telephony, users began reporting dropped calls. Large files and videos are being transferred on the same network as the VoIP phones. Which of the following should the network administrator do to prevent dropped calls? (Choose two.)

Which of the following should a technician verify before purchasing a PSU for use in a computer with a high-end graphics card?

A technician is upgrading the RAM in a server-grade laptop for a company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO cannot afford any downtime. Which of the following is the BEST type of memory module to purchase?

An end user has signed up to use a web-based calendar application. Which of the following solutions has the user purchased?

A technician is setting up a networked printer in a SOHO. Several users will frequently submit multipage reports, and the printer will use its own integrated print server for managing jobs. Which of the following should be configured to BEST keep the pages sorted?

Which of the following Internet connection types often terminates at a switching center and then requires the use of a different media for the last mile to the customer?

An employee's mobile device no longer charges, and the employee believes the battery is bad. A technician tests the mobile device and finds it will charge on a wireless charging pad but not when it is connected to a charging cable. Other devices charge without issue when the cable is used. Which of the following should the technician perform FIRST to resolve the issue?

A technician configures a new printer to be accessible via a print server. After setting up the printer on a Windows client machine, the printer prints normally. However, after setting up the printer on a macOS client machine, the printer only prints garbled text. Which of the following should the technician do to resolve this issue?