WGU IT FOUNDATIONS –D316 :2024 COMPTIA A+ CORE
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
(BRAND NEW!!)
A laptop user has a slim laptop that has very few external ports. As there is no
Ethernet port on the laptop, it only uses wireless. The user would like a low-cost
solution that allows for an Ethernet connection when not traveling. What does IT
purchase for the user? - ANSWER: port replicator
A network administrator noticed that latency has been higher than their service-level
agreement (SLA) covers for quite some time. What should they do? - ANSWER:
Contact the ISP
A company looks into security controls for an entryway into a building. The chosen
solution will use a chip for data transmission and another chip for receiving data over
the air. Which solution uses this technique? - ANSWER: Near-field
An automobile allows for connecting a smartphone or tablet for entertainment and
audio purposes. Pairing the two occurs with which technology? - ANSWER: Bluetooth
What are the main components of authentication, authorization, and accounting
that securely and adequately connect devices to a network? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER: Network access server/point, Supplicant, AAA server
A government organization wants to develop their own application to process
information, but they do not want to be responsible for maintaining the hardware or
the database platform that the application runs on. Additionally, the organization
does not want to be burdened with maintaining the integrity and availability of the
database platform because they will be very busy with other responsibilities. Which
service would be best for the government organization to pursue? - ANSWER:
Platform as a service (PaaS)
A growing manufacturing company wants to better manage all of its controlled
systems in various plants around the city. After speaking with a technology vendor,
what type of system would they recommend investing in for this solution? -
ANSWER: SCADA
Which application protocol underpins file and printer sharing on Windows networks
and usually runs directly over the TCP/445 port? - ANSWER: Server Message Block
What characteristics of Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) allow for increased bandwidth and
support for modern networks? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER: Typically supports
, up to four simultaneous clients, downlink MU-MIMO, designed to work only in the 5
GHz band
A projector made a popping noise during a presentation, and then the display went
out. What will fix the problem? - ANSWER: Use a new bulb.
A developer asks that any network requests made to the host name
dev23.company.net get directed to a specific IP address of 10.130.25.15. What type
of record will the developer need to create? - ANSWER: (A) record
A network technician installs wireless access points (APs) in an office and would like
to use the power over Ethernet (PoE) features available. The specific model of APs
available requires a draw of 20W with a minimum current of 450 mA. Which Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) PoE standard best suits this
requirement? - ANSWER: 802.3at
A network administrator is looking at a user's box which seems to have intermittent
connectivity issues. Which of the following should they do first? - ANSWER: Check
the physical cords.
A user reports that their PC can not access the internet and internal network
resources. The user also reports that the internet is intermittent throughout the day.
A technician confirmed that the Ethernet cable is connected securely to the PC and
the wall port. What tool should an engineer bring with them to investigate this
further? - ANSWER: Cable tester
What can a cloud developer use to analyze viruses, worms, and Trojans without
infecting their computer and network? - ANSWER: Sandbox
A technician is using a printer that has text-to-raster conversion. Which of the
following is this? - ANSWER: PostScript
Which universal serial bus (USB) 2 connector is square with a beveled top that a
technician can use for printers? - ANSWER: Type B
This protocol provisions secure websites and services and uses port 443. - ANSWER:
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
A video gamer is using a product designed to record footage from computer games.
What is this called? - ANSWER: Capture card
A user's phone charge only lasts two hours. The phone is new and has not suffered
any damage. What should the user check next? - ANSWER: Battery utilization
What tool can help diagnose extended read/write times? - ANSWER: SMART
1 EXAM PREP LATEST UPDATED VERSION ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
(BRAND NEW!!)
A laptop user has a slim laptop that has very few external ports. As there is no
Ethernet port on the laptop, it only uses wireless. The user would like a low-cost
solution that allows for an Ethernet connection when not traveling. What does IT
purchase for the user? - ANSWER: port replicator
A network administrator noticed that latency has been higher than their service-level
agreement (SLA) covers for quite some time. What should they do? - ANSWER:
Contact the ISP
A company looks into security controls for an entryway into a building. The chosen
solution will use a chip for data transmission and another chip for receiving data over
the air. Which solution uses this technique? - ANSWER: Near-field
An automobile allows for connecting a smartphone or tablet for entertainment and
audio purposes. Pairing the two occurs with which technology? - ANSWER: Bluetooth
What are the main components of authentication, authorization, and accounting
that securely and adequately connect devices to a network? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER: Network access server/point, Supplicant, AAA server
A government organization wants to develop their own application to process
information, but they do not want to be responsible for maintaining the hardware or
the database platform that the application runs on. Additionally, the organization
does not want to be burdened with maintaining the integrity and availability of the
database platform because they will be very busy with other responsibilities. Which
service would be best for the government organization to pursue? - ANSWER:
Platform as a service (PaaS)
A growing manufacturing company wants to better manage all of its controlled
systems in various plants around the city. After speaking with a technology vendor,
what type of system would they recommend investing in for this solution? -
ANSWER: SCADA
Which application protocol underpins file and printer sharing on Windows networks
and usually runs directly over the TCP/445 port? - ANSWER: Server Message Block
What characteristics of Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) allow for increased bandwidth and
support for modern networks? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER: Typically supports
, up to four simultaneous clients, downlink MU-MIMO, designed to work only in the 5
GHz band
A projector made a popping noise during a presentation, and then the display went
out. What will fix the problem? - ANSWER: Use a new bulb.
A developer asks that any network requests made to the host name
dev23.company.net get directed to a specific IP address of 10.130.25.15. What type
of record will the developer need to create? - ANSWER: (A) record
A network technician installs wireless access points (APs) in an office and would like
to use the power over Ethernet (PoE) features available. The specific model of APs
available requires a draw of 20W with a minimum current of 450 mA. Which Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) PoE standard best suits this
requirement? - ANSWER: 802.3at
A network administrator is looking at a user's box which seems to have intermittent
connectivity issues. Which of the following should they do first? - ANSWER: Check
the physical cords.
A user reports that their PC can not access the internet and internal network
resources. The user also reports that the internet is intermittent throughout the day.
A technician confirmed that the Ethernet cable is connected securely to the PC and
the wall port. What tool should an engineer bring with them to investigate this
further? - ANSWER: Cable tester
What can a cloud developer use to analyze viruses, worms, and Trojans without
infecting their computer and network? - ANSWER: Sandbox
A technician is using a printer that has text-to-raster conversion. Which of the
following is this? - ANSWER: PostScript
Which universal serial bus (USB) 2 connector is square with a beveled top that a
technician can use for printers? - ANSWER: Type B
This protocol provisions secure websites and services and uses port 443. - ANSWER:
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
A video gamer is using a product designed to record footage from computer games.
What is this called? - ANSWER: Capture card
A user's phone charge only lasts two hours. The phone is new and has not suffered
any damage. What should the user check next? - ANSWER: Battery utilization
What tool can help diagnose extended read/write times? - ANSWER: SMART
