Exam 1: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1

A client brings in a smartphone with a cracked screen to be repaired. During the repair process, the technician places the screws in a small container to prevent losing them. The technician tests the replacement screen to ensure it works property before closing the device. Once the device is back together, however it does not power on.

A user received the following error message while trying to access a shared drive: Network Path was Not Found . Which of the following should be performed to resolve the issue? (Choose two.)

Static addressing was replaced with dynamic addressing during network maintenance. Following the maintenance, multiple users began reporting connectivity issues. A technician sees the following when checking the address assignments on a user's workstation: IP address    169.254.1.2 The technician attempts to run commands that will force the PC to request a new IP address, but the technician receives the same address. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

A technician upgraded the memory on a server from two 8GB sticks to eight 32GB. The server memory is now at full capacity per the user guide. When the technician powers on the system, only 128 GB of memory is recognized by the OS and the BIOS. The technician decides to upgrade to the latest version of the firmware on the system, which does not help. Next, the technician installs the memory in sets of 64GB at a time. Each individual set of 64GB is fully recognized by the server. Which of the following will not allow the server to recognize all of the memory installed at the same time?

A user reports a laserjet printer is not printing properly. A technician prints a test page and notices the toner is smeared on the page. The technician confirms the toner cartridge is installed correctly and the paper in the tray is the right size. Which of the following printer components is the MOST likely cause of the problem?

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? (Choose three.)

A user is setting up a public-facing web server. Which of the following should the user configure to keep the rest of the network isolated from the server?

A technician is configuring a new desktop and wants to implement full disk encryption. When attempting this task, the technician gets an error stating the device cannot be encrypted. Which of the following does the technician need to enable so the drive can be encrypted?

A SOHO wants to reduce printing costs. Which of the following forced configurations would BEST accomplish this goal?

A company is hosting a Windows email server on its premises. Company policy is to use encryption on incoming an outgoing email services. An administrator recently upgraded the company's firewall. Users report they can receive email, but no one can send email. Which of the following ports should the administrator open on the new firewall?

Which of the following MOST accurately explains what a VPN connection represents?

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? (Choose two.)

Which of the following connector types can be plugged into a device both right-side up and upside down?

A technician was called to check an unexpected clicking noise on a desktop that has become more frequent every time a video editing application is loaded. The system fans have been replaced, but the clicking noise remains. Diagnostics have been run on the video card. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?

A small business owner purchased an MFP and would like customers to be able to print from their mobile devices. However, customers should not be granted access to the wireless network. Which of the following should the business owner enable? (Choose two.)

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

Which of the following must be configured to allow two VLANs to communicate with each other?

A technician receives a cellular from a manager. The technician is instructed to download a service manual directly from the Internet to a laptop. However, there is no WiFi signal or wired Ethernet. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate connections for the technician to use?

A technician is building a CAD workstation for a user who will be saving files remotely. Which of the following components are MOST important to include when configuring the system? (Choose two.)

A librarian wants to set up a basic Windows PC in a room at the local library for public use. The librarian wants users to be able to browse the Internet but not make any changes to the PC. Which of the following settings would be MOST appropriate for this PC?