220-1201
CompTIA A+
Certification Exam:
Core 1
,1.Which of the following should a technician use to terminate a Cat 6 cable to a patch
panel?
A. Punchdown tool
B. Crimper
C. Toner probe
D. Network tap
Answer: A
Explanation:
A punchdown tool is specifically used to insert wires into a punchdown block in patch
panels, which is typical for Cat 6 and similar cabling. It ensures a secure and correct
connection by pushing the wire into a metal groove that slices the insulation.
#Reference: "CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide" by Mike Meyers C
Chapter 18, page 758.
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2.Which of the following DNS record types is used to direct email to a mail server?
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C. MX
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D. SOA
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Answer: C
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An MX (Mail Exchange) record specifies the mail server responsible for receiving
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email for a domain.
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Why Not A (CNAME): CNAME is used for domain aliasing, not for email delivery.
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Why Not B (SRV): SRV records are used to locate specific services, not mail servers.
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Why Not D (SOA): SOA records provide domain information but do not handle email.
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Reference: Core 1 (220-1201), Section 2.6, DNS record types.
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3.Which of the following cable types can be used to transfer data and video?
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A. USB-C
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B. HDMI
C. DisplayPort
D. VGA
Answer: A
Explanation:
USB-Cis a versatile connector capable oftransmitting data, video, audio, and power.
With standards likeDisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt 3/4, it can be used for
external displays, file transfers, charging, and more ? all through one cable.
Option B (HDMI): Supports video and audio but not general data transfer.
Option C (DisplayPort): Similar to HDMI ? supports video/audio but not general file
, transfer.
Option D (VGA): Legacy analog video only ? no data or audio support.
CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam Objective
Reference: Objective 3.1: Identify common connector types.
4.A recently installed printer is incorrectly aligning printed documents.
Which of the following should the technician do first to fix this issue?
A. Run the maintenance application.
B. Clean the rollers
C. Upgrade the firmware
D. Reinstall the drivers
Answer: A
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A. Run the maintenance application:
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Most modern printers include a built-in maintenance application that can calibrate the
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print heads and correct alignment issues. Running this tool is the first step to address
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Incorrect Options:
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B. Clean the rollers: Cleaning rollers is typically done to resolve paper feed or
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jamming issues, not alignment problems.
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C. Upgrade the firmware: While updating firmware is beneficial for performance
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improvements, it is not the first step for fixing alignment.
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D. Reinstall the drivers: Misaligned printing is usually hardware-related, not a driver
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issue.
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Key Takeaway: The maintenance application should be run first to resolve alignment
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issues in a newly installed printer.
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Reference: CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam Objectives (220-1201), Domain 5.5 C Printer
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troubleshooting.
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5.A user brings a laptop to work every morning, correctly seats it in the docking
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station and then opens the laptop to begin work with no issues After the user left the
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laptop at home during a two-week vacation the laptop is no longer working. Upon
returning to the office, the user reports that the keyboard and display are no longer
working.
Which of the following should the technician ask the user to do first?
A. Ensure the docking station is plugged in.
B. Press and release the laptop power button.
C. Plug the laptop in and let it charge overnight
D. Connect the laptop directly to the network.
Answer: B
Explanation:
CompTIA A+
Certification Exam:
Core 1
,1.Which of the following should a technician use to terminate a Cat 6 cable to a patch
panel?
A. Punchdown tool
B. Crimper
C. Toner probe
D. Network tap
Answer: A
Explanation:
A punchdown tool is specifically used to insert wires into a punchdown block in patch
panels, which is typical for Cat 6 and similar cabling. It ensures a secure and correct
connection by pushing the wire into a metal groove that slices the insulation.
#Reference: "CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide" by Mike Meyers C
Chapter 18, page 758.
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2.Which of the following DNS record types is used to direct email to a mail server?
as
st
A. CNAME
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sp
B. SRV
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C. MX
ta
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D. SOA
eg
pr
Answer: C
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Explanation:
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An MX (Mail Exchange) record specifies the mail server responsible for receiving
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email for a domain.
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be
Why Not A (CNAME): CNAME is used for domain aliasing, not for email delivery.
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Why Not B (SRV): SRV records are used to locate specific services, not mail servers.
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Why Not D (SOA): SOA records provide domain information but do not handle email.
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Reference: Core 1 (220-1201), Section 2.6, DNS record types.
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3.Which of the following cable types can be used to transfer data and video?
gu
re
A. USB-C
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B. HDMI
C. DisplayPort
D. VGA
Answer: A
Explanation:
USB-Cis a versatile connector capable oftransmitting data, video, audio, and power.
With standards likeDisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt 3/4, it can be used for
external displays, file transfers, charging, and more ? all through one cable.
Option B (HDMI): Supports video and audio but not general data transfer.
Option C (DisplayPort): Similar to HDMI ? supports video/audio but not general file
, transfer.
Option D (VGA): Legacy analog video only ? no data or audio support.
CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam Objective
Reference: Objective 3.1: Identify common connector types.
4.A recently installed printer is incorrectly aligning printed documents.
Which of the following should the technician do first to fix this issue?
A. Run the maintenance application.
B. Clean the rollers
C. Upgrade the firmware
D. Reinstall the drivers
Answer: A
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Explanation:
ci
re
A. Run the maintenance application:
ás
m
Most modern printers include a built-in maintenance application that can calibrate the
as
st
print heads and correct alignment issues. Running this tool is the first step to address
ue
sp
misalignment.
re
y
s
Incorrect Options:
ta
un
B. Clean the rollers: Cleaning rollers is typically done to resolve paper feed or
eg
pr
jamming issues, not alignment problems.
s
la
n
C. Upgrade the firmware: While updating firmware is beneficial for performance
co
en
improvements, it is not the first step for fixing alignment.
am
ex
D. Reinstall the drivers: Misaligned printing is usually hardware-related, not a driver
su
be
issue.
ue
pr
Key Takeaway: The maintenance application should be run first to resolve alignment
-A
1
issues in a newly installed printer.
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12
0-
Reference: CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam Objectives (220-1201), Domain 5.5 C Printer
22
ca
troubleshooting.
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ác
pr
de
as
nt
5.A user brings a laptop to work every morning, correctly seats it in the docking
gu
re
station and then opens the laptop to begin work with no issues After the user left the
P
laptop at home during a two-week vacation the laptop is no longer working. Upon
returning to the office, the user reports that the keyboard and display are no longer
working.
Which of the following should the technician ask the user to do first?
A. Ensure the docking station is plugged in.
B. Press and release the laptop power button.
C. Plug the laptop in and let it charge overnight
D. Connect the laptop directly to the network.
Answer: B
Explanation:
