Test Name: CompTIA A+ Essentials 220-701, Exam 1
Completed 20:42:49 on 2017/03/05 for T Kalala
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You got the following questions incorrect:
2. Which choice listed below best describes the ability of a processor to increase or decrease clock speed in relation to the processing demands of the system?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Throttling
Explanation:
CPU Throttling is extremely useful on laptops and other mobile computing devices. By enabling the processor to control its speed and reduce it when there’s little demand, the processor uses less energy and runs cooler. This makes computing on a laptop more productive and comfortable.
3. Which of the following is NOT capable of sustaining a full-duplex transmission?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Parallel
Explanation:
The original design was one way only, but bi-directional ports have been developed, a side benefit being the ability to control a printer directly with suitable software.
4. You are sent into the server area for some maintenance work and you notice a large amount of water on the floor. Which of the following actions will you take?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Call your system admin
Explanation:
This is not a normal situation and should be brought to the attention of the system administrator immediately.
5. Your laptop battery is not charging. How can you quickly determine if the AC power adapter is providing power?
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Correct Answer(s):
– In Control panel, Power Options, check the status of the Power Meter.
Explanation:
The Power meter shows the Current power source and Battery power remaining.
6. What is the maximum number of FireWire busses that can be linked together?
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Correct Answer(s):
– 1024
Explanation:
Through the use of hubs and repeaters it is possible for a group of FireWire ports to support up to 1024 devices.
8. Which of the following doesn’t close the programs, saves data to the hard drive and turns off the computer?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Hibernate
Explanation:
Hibernation turns off the computer and saves all the users data in RAM but does not close any open programs, so when the computer is powered up the programs are still available.
9. Which of the following form factors is recognized for both cases and motherboards?
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Correct Answer(s):
– ATX
Explanation:
The ATX form factor is universally accepted as both a case and motherboard standard.
10. What is the most significant difference between USB 1.1 and USB 2.0?
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Correct Answer(s):
– USB 2.0 is faster
Explanation:
Original USB: 12Mbits/s (1.5MBYTES/s) while the faster USB 2.0: 480Mbits/s .
11. You are a tech for a large company and are working at an employees desk when the phone rings, you should__________.
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Correct Answer(s):
– Answer it and say that the user is away from their desk at the moment
Explanation:
Answer the phone and tell them that the employee is away from their desk.
12. Concrete walls and large metal objects reduce the communication range of which communication types listed below?
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Correct Answer(s):
– All of these
Explanation:
Concrete walls and large metal objects reduce the communication range of all radio frequencies and therefore affect all 802.11x based communications.
14. If you are connected to the Internet through a Hot Spot what connection speed can you generally anticipate?
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Correct Answer(s):
– 2-11 Mbps
Explanation:
Hot Spots were created in Airports, Hotels and some coffee shops nationally to enable wireless internet access for those individuals with compliant hardware. Most Hotspots are 802.11b and will provide connection speeds from 2Mbps at the outer edges to 11Mbps in locations with a strong signal.
16. On a Windows XP computer where would you click to map a network drive? (Choose all that apply)
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Correct Answer(s):
– My Documents
– My computer
Explanation:
To map a network drive, open TOOLS in My Computer or My Documents and select Map A Network Drive to start the wizard.
17. A PC’s CMOS information was erased. What should you do first after re-entering the correct settings?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Observe the PC for problem recurrence.
Explanation:
We should observe and see if the problem reoccurs. If it reoccurs replace the CMOS battery.
20. ‘Memory Overflow’ error message can be overcome by: (Choose 3)
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Correct Answer(s):
– Reducing the resolution of the print job
– Reducing RET
– Adding RAM to the printer
Explanation:
This message means that the printer cannot handle the job in its own RAM space. Reduce resolution or RET or add RAM to the printer.
21. Name two kinds of laptop memory.
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Correct Answer(s):
– MicroDIMM
– SODIMM
Explanation:
Laptops can use 172-pin 64-bit Small Outline Dual-In-Line. MicroDIMM Double Date Rate synchronous DRAM Module for notebook applications and SODIMM in both 144 and 200 pin modules.
22. After you boot up your computer the light on the diskette drive is lit. Which of the following describes what causes this?
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Correct Answer(s):
– The data cable is installed backwards
Explanation:
A floppy light on indicates that the cable is installed backwards.
24. In order to save space on Fiber Optic patch panels Lucent Technologies developed a smaller connector. Which choice below correctly identifies this connector type?
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Correct Answer(s):
– LC
Explanation:
Lucent Technologies developed a smaller fiber optic connector called the LC connector
27. A user starts Windows 2000 Professional and logs in successfully but doesn’t appear to have a task bar. The system starts normally and all the user’s icons appear on the desktop. Which of the following would you do to locate the start menu? (Choose two)
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Correct Answer(s):
– Find the hidden start menu by left clicking each edge of the desktop.
– Display a hidden start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC. ENTER.
Explanation:
The CTRL+ESC keyboard shortcut can be used to open the Start menu. The Start menu could also be found be left-clicking the edge of the desktop.
28. What are modified when changing system start up boot sequence?
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Correct Answer(s):
– BIOS/CMOS.
Explanation:
The CMOS memory holds the BIOS settings. The boot sequence is a BIOS setting.
29. You have just upgraded the 802.11b wireless access point in your home with an 802.11g one. You also upgrade your laptop PCMCIA card with an 802.11g one. Everything works fine. You decide to give the 802.11b card to a friend for their laptop. It installs correctly, and your WEP security settings are correct. When you view the Available Wireless Networks the access point is listed, has Excellent signal strength and attempts to connect. What is the problem?
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Correct Answer(s):
– The Access Point is set to g only mode.
Explanation:
Out of the box most 802.11g Routers and Access Points are configured to g only. Device needs to be set to b-g mode.
30. What should be done after installing a new ink-jet cartridge?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Run the printer alignment program
Explanation:
The new ink-jet cartridge should be aligned. Most printers have a print alignment software program.
31. Which Windows XP utility would you use after installing a new hard drive to make it usable?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Disk Management.
Explanation:
Windows XP uses Disk Management to create partitions and format drives.
32. From the list of devices and objects given, select only those that would represent the minimum configuration necessary in a Zero configuration IP network (zeroconf).
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Correct Answer(s):
– Wi-Fi Computer 2
– Wi-Fi Computer 1
– Crossover cable
Explanation:
Zeroconf enables sharing of files and resources on the fly between devices by automatically handling addressing and name resolution. This can be accomplished over a physical resource like a crossover cable, or wirelessly.
34. What happens when a second SATA 3.0 device is added to a SATA cable that already contains a SATA 1.5 device?
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Correct Answer(s):
– It cannot be added.
Explanation:
SATA specifications and hardware permit only one device on each SATA cable. Multiple cable connections are available on the SATA controller for expansion.
35. Before you start to diagnose a software or application problem you should?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Reboot
Explanation:
Before you start to check out any software or application problems reboot the system.
36. When performing a clean install of Windows XP Professional which choice below represents the correct drive preparation order?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Partition format copy files
Explanation:
Windows setup begins by loading the setup files into memory. The disk is then Partitioned and finally formatted.
38. You are the network technician for WestCoastMovies and are working the help desk. You have a user who is having problems connecting to a web site on the internet from his Windows XP laptop computer. You want to check his connection to the web site, which of the following commands will you use?
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Correct Answer(s):
– TRACERT
Explanation:
Tracert can be used to trace a route between the workstation and the web server hosting the web page in question. It will include information about the connectivity and speed, so it will show where the bottleneck is occurring.
40. Which of the following are advantages of 802.11b DSSS over 802.11 FHSS? (Choose two.)
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Correct Answer(s):
– Cost
– Throughput
Explanation:
The cost of implementing a direct sequence system is far less than that of a frequency- hopping system. DSSS equipment is widely available in today’s marketplace, and its rapid adoption has helped drive down the costs. The latest frequency-hopping systems are slower than the latest DSSS systems, mainly because their maximum data rate is only 2 Mbps.
42. Dr. Watson is a ____.
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Correct Answer(s):
– Windows utility that records detailed information about system errors and the programs that cause them
Explanation:
The Dr.Watson utility captures and stores application faults. The \nDr.Watson utility is present on Windows systems.
44. On the dot-matrix you only see the bottom half of the characters. What could be a possible cause of this?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Defective print head.
Explanation:
The print head is defective and should be replaced.
45. A laser printer generates a completely black paper. What is the cause?
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Correct Answer(s):
– No power to the primary corona.
Explanation:
No power to the primary corona would cause a totally black paper.\n
48. Indicate the BNC Connector. Click Show Exhibit to start. [tgt=1-15.tgt]
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Correct Answer(s):
–
Explanation:
10BASE-2, also known as ThinNet, is an inexpensive RG-58 shielded coax cable. ThinNet supports a maximum of 30 nodes and a maximum length of 185 meters per segment. ThinNet uses a BNC (Bayonet Neill-Concelman) connector
50. What type of PCMCIA slot is used for a laptop Modem?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Type II
Explanation:
Type II PCMCIA slots are used by most PCMCIA modems.
55. Which of the choices listed below correctly identifies a policy that addresses how to deal with a security incident after that incident has happened?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Incident response policy
56. Your new sound card has a single external RCA type jack on it in addition to the standard 1/8″ connections. What is it?
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Correct Answer(s):
– SPDIF connector
Explanation:
The Sony/Phillips Digital Interface is designed to transfer digital signals between devices without degrading the signal by converting it to analog. This preserves the quality of the signal delivered to digital recording and playback devices.
58. When designing a security policy, encryption and strong perimeter security are useless against social engineering attacks.
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Correct Answer(s):
– True
59. Which files will start a Windows 2000 command prompt? (Choose two)
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Correct Answer(s):
– CMD.EXE
– COMMAND.COM
Explanation:
CMD.EXE is the command interpreter on Windows NT/2000/XP systems.
61. How many SCSI devices can be connected to a standard SCSI controller?
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Correct Answer(s):
– 7
Explanation:
You can connect up to 7 devices to a standard SCSI bus, or 15 devices to a Wide SCSI. Keep in mind that the Controller must be present and occupies one of your 8 (or 16) available connections.
63. As an administrator you installed an application on a Windows 2000\nworkstation. A shortcut is created in the all users profile and the application and shortcut are successfully tested. Shortly there after a user calls and says that the application does not run? What is a possible reason for the problem?
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Correct Answer(s):
– NTFS permissions prevent her from running the application.
Explanation:
The shortcut seems to be correctly configured. However, the user might not have NTFS execute permission to the application file.
64. In MAC OS 9 and earlier network Printers can be set up using the Chooser or which of the following?
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Correct Answer(s):
– LPR
Explanation:
LPR is the recommended method. Printers an also be added by using the Chooser.
69. How many Type III PCMCIA devices will fit in a typical laptop slot?
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Correct Answer(s):
– One
Explanation:
Most laptops have two Type II slots, one on top of the other. When a Type III card is used, it will physically take up both slots, although only use one of the connectors.
70. Which statement is true concerning how external conditions affect a wireless link’s range?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Packet error rates increase on the signal’s fringe
Explanation:
A noisy or unstable environment can cause the range of a wireless LAN link to be decreased. The packet error rate of an RF link is greater at the fringes of coverage due to a small signal-to-noise ratio. Also, adding interference effectively raises the noise floor, lessening the likelihood of maintaining a solid link.
74. Mapped drives in Windows XP will appear in___________.
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Correct Answer(s):
– My Computer
Explanation:
Mapped Drives in Windows will be found in My Computer as a new drive letter.
75. You have purchased a USB laptop cooling pad to help control your systems operating temperature. How will this device affect your systems overall performance?
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Correct Answer(s):
– All of these.
Explanation:
A USB powered cooling pad will provide a cool workspace, increase system reliability and offer a more comfortable user experience. This increases demand on the systems battery.
78. A page from a laser printer is smeared, what is the most probable fault?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Bad fuser unit
Explanation:
A bad fuser unit will cause smearing on a printed page.
79. What is the main advantage of a 3½ USB drive?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Ability to copy large files for backing up
Explanation:
The 3 ½ USB drive contains a laptop hard drive that can be used to copy larger amounts of data than most USB and floppy drives.
81. You are speaking with a customer and acknowledging understanding, which of the following are you doing?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Active Listening
Explanation:
By acknowledging understanding you are actively listening to your customer’s concerns.
82. Which UTP category will support Gigabit Ethernet?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Cat 6
84. In MAC OSX (10.3) which interfaces were replaced by the System Preferences?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Control Panels
Explanation:
The System Preferences panel is where you can make changes to all of your system settings. This replaces the Classic Control panels.
85. In Windows XP the Regedit utility is found in which folder?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Windows
Explanation:
Remember that most of the crucial system files and utilities are located in the root directory of the C: drive or in the C:\WINDOWS folder.
86. Where would hard disk configuration information be stored?
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Correct Answer(s):
– CMOS
Explanation:
Hard drive configuration information is stored by the CMOS chip.
87. To ensure proper disposal which of the following items should be recycled?
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Correct Answer(s):
– All of these
Explanation:
Always try to recycle PCs and their components to protect the environment preserve our resources. These items contain materials that are hazardous to the environment including phosphorus and PCBs. The silver, copper, aluminum, and plastic can all be reused.
89. How is Disk Management accessed in Windows 2000?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Computer management
Explanation:
In Windows 2000/XP the disk management is found in the Computer\nManagement console.
93. What would be the proper storage environment for OPC (Organic PhotoConductive) drums?
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Correct Answer(s):
– Cool and Dark
Explanation:
An OPC drum should be stored in a cool and dark environment.
95. If a Laser printer pulls multiple paper sheets at one time, what are possible causes? (Choose three.)
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Correct Answer(s):
– Humidity
– Worn Separation Pad
– Improper media
Explanation:
Humidity could cause the papers to stick together, improper paper, or too thin paper for example, could allow many papers to be pulled at the same time. A defective separation pad could cause several papers to be used at a time.
96. Which of the following are advantages of USB? (Choose three.)
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Correct Answer(s):
– Ease of configuration
– Speed.
– Expansion.
Explanation:
The USB was designed to allow large numbers (up to 127) of low- and medium-speed peripherals to be attached to a PC. USB was designed to be plug and play. Devices can be added and removed even while the system is running avoiding the need to reboot the system to detect it.
99. Which of the following are IDE translations?
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Correct Answer(s):
– LBA
Explanation:
Logical Block Addressing which translates CHS for standard BIOS to use drives larger than 528MB.
100. Printer error: ‘Out of Memory’ refers to the fact that
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Correct Answer(s):
– the printer does not have enough memory for the current print job.
Explanation:
Messages about memory from the printer refer to memory on the printer.
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