CompTIA A+ Core 1 Final Assessment |QUESTIONS
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A developer asks the IT department if virtualization would be possible to test software
in a sandboxed environment. The developer's workstation runs Windows 10, the central
processing unit (CPU) has virtualization technology enabled, and has plenty of resources
for virtual machines. Which Type 2 hypervisor does the IT staff install?
A.Parallels Workstation
B.VMWare Workstation
C.VMWare ESXi
D.Microsoft Hyper-V - ✔✔B.VMWare Workstation
A computer technician replaces the power supply in a desktop system. To do this, the
technician needs to know the output of the current power supply unit (PSU). What is the
PSU output capability measured as?
A.Voltage
B.Power
C.Wattage rating
D.Efficiency - ✔✔C.Wattage rating
A systems administrator is wanting to use a process in which the TCP/IP protocol is used
to query and update an X.500 directory. What can be used to accomplish this task?
A.POP3
B.IMAP
C.LDAP
D.SMTP - ✔✔C.LDAP
,When upgrading the RAM on multiple standardized laptops, what is the most important
factor to consider to ensure compatibility with the existing hardware?
A.Size of pins
B.HDD size
C.AC adapter power rating
D.DDR version - ✔✔D.DDR Version
A technician troubleshoots wired connectivity issues with a device. What should the
technician check first to resolve a no connectivity issue?
A.Ethernet cable
B.Network interface card (NIC)
C.Wall port
D.Wi-Fi adapter - ✔✔A.Ethernet cable
A network administrator adds several network printers to a business network. Users can
install the printers easily by browsing resources that are available for use. Which
protocol enables the ability for the printer to have an automatically populated address
book?
A.NAS
B.AAA
C.LDAP
D.SSO - ✔✔C.LDAP
A user's computer powers on, but it does not pass the power on self-test (POST) and
there is no display on the monitor. The IT specialist starts with the POST issue. Which of
the following troubleshooting tests are appropriate in this situation? (Select all that
apply.)
A.Check power management with ACPI.
, B.Check for faulty devices by removing one device at a time to see if this fixes the
problem.
C.Check for faulty devices by removing one device at a time to see if this fixes the
problem.
D.Check for a faulty CPU. - ✔✔B.Check for faulty devices by removing one device at a
time to see if this fixes the problem.
C.Check for faulty devices by removing one device at a time to see if this fixes the
problem.
D.Check for a faulty CPU.
A company places restrictions on the specific components and ports of mobile devices.
This includes USB ports and cameras. Which specific enterprise management solution
does the company deploy for this purpose? - ✔✔B.MDM
An engineer plans a fiber cable implementation between two campus buildings about
50 kilometers apart. Due to the distance between the locations, the engineer selects
single-mode fiber. What specifications does the engineer need to consider with this
decision?
A.Large core, long distances, short wavelength
B.Small core, long distances, long wavelength
C.Large core, short distances, long wavelength
D.Small core, short distances, short wavelength - ✔✔B.Small core, long distances,
long wavelength
A laptop technician in a large corporation needs to upgrade the hard drives on
employee laptops. Currently, the laptops have standard 5400 rpm 500 Gb magnetic
drives. The technician needs to know what physical drive size to order. What is the
normal size for a laptop magnetic drive?
A.3.5 in.
B.2.5 in.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND WELL
DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025
A developer asks the IT department if virtualization would be possible to test software
in a sandboxed environment. The developer's workstation runs Windows 10, the central
processing unit (CPU) has virtualization technology enabled, and has plenty of resources
for virtual machines. Which Type 2 hypervisor does the IT staff install?
A.Parallels Workstation
B.VMWare Workstation
C.VMWare ESXi
D.Microsoft Hyper-V - ✔✔B.VMWare Workstation
A computer technician replaces the power supply in a desktop system. To do this, the
technician needs to know the output of the current power supply unit (PSU). What is the
PSU output capability measured as?
A.Voltage
B.Power
C.Wattage rating
D.Efficiency - ✔✔C.Wattage rating
A systems administrator is wanting to use a process in which the TCP/IP protocol is used
to query and update an X.500 directory. What can be used to accomplish this task?
A.POP3
B.IMAP
C.LDAP
D.SMTP - ✔✔C.LDAP
,When upgrading the RAM on multiple standardized laptops, what is the most important
factor to consider to ensure compatibility with the existing hardware?
A.Size of pins
B.HDD size
C.AC adapter power rating
D.DDR version - ✔✔D.DDR Version
A technician troubleshoots wired connectivity issues with a device. What should the
technician check first to resolve a no connectivity issue?
A.Ethernet cable
B.Network interface card (NIC)
C.Wall port
D.Wi-Fi adapter - ✔✔A.Ethernet cable
A network administrator adds several network printers to a business network. Users can
install the printers easily by browsing resources that are available for use. Which
protocol enables the ability for the printer to have an automatically populated address
book?
A.NAS
B.AAA
C.LDAP
D.SSO - ✔✔C.LDAP
A user's computer powers on, but it does not pass the power on self-test (POST) and
there is no display on the monitor. The IT specialist starts with the POST issue. Which of
the following troubleshooting tests are appropriate in this situation? (Select all that
apply.)
A.Check power management with ACPI.
, B.Check for faulty devices by removing one device at a time to see if this fixes the
problem.
C.Check for faulty devices by removing one device at a time to see if this fixes the
problem.
D.Check for a faulty CPU. - ✔✔B.Check for faulty devices by removing one device at a
time to see if this fixes the problem.
C.Check for faulty devices by removing one device at a time to see if this fixes the
problem.
D.Check for a faulty CPU.
A company places restrictions on the specific components and ports of mobile devices.
This includes USB ports and cameras. Which specific enterprise management solution
does the company deploy for this purpose? - ✔✔B.MDM
An engineer plans a fiber cable implementation between two campus buildings about
50 kilometers apart. Due to the distance between the locations, the engineer selects
single-mode fiber. What specifications does the engineer need to consider with this
decision?
A.Large core, long distances, short wavelength
B.Small core, long distances, long wavelength
C.Large core, short distances, long wavelength
D.Small core, short distances, short wavelength - ✔✔B.Small core, long distances,
long wavelength
A laptop technician in a large corporation needs to upgrade the hard drives on
employee laptops. Currently, the laptops have standard 5400 rpm 500 Gb magnetic
drives. The technician needs to know what physical drive size to order. What is the
normal size for a laptop magnetic drive?
A.3.5 in.
B.2.5 in.
