CompTIA 220-1101 Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 29

Cross-platform virtualization allows different operating systems, such as Linux and Windows, to run on the same hardware or software platform. This enables users to access applications and data from different operating systems without switching devices or rebooting.

Reference: https://www.comptia.org/training/books/a-core-1-220-1101-study-guide (page 59)

The most likely cause of the problem is that the printing trays are not configured to match the paper size of the print jobs. The technician should verify that the printing trays are correctly set for 8.5in x 14in (216mm x 356mm) paper and that the printer driver settings match the tray settings. This will ensure that the printer can feed and print the paper correctly without cutting off any part of the document.

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A loopback plug is a device that can be used to test the functionality of a network interface card (NIC) by sending and receiving data packets from itself. The loopback plug connects to the NIC’s port and simulates a network connection without requiring another device or cable. The echnician can use a loopback plug to verify that the NIC is able to transmit and receive data without errors or interruptions.

Reference: https://www.comptia.org/training/books/a-core-1-220-1101-study-guide (page 76)

A damaged battery can cause a laptop to overheat and swell, making it unable to sit level on the workspace. A swollen battery can also pose a fire hazard and damage other components of the laptop, such as the motherboard or keyboard. The technician should replace the battery as soon as possible and dispose of it properly according to local regulations. Reference:

https://partners.comptia.org/docs/default-source/resources/a-core-series-combined-content-guide

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Rapid elasticity is a cloud feature that allows cloud services to scale up or down automatically according to demand or load on the server, without requiring manual intervention or configuration changes by users or administrators.This enables cloud services to provide optimal performance and efficiency at all times, as well as reducing costs by only using resources when needed. Reference:

https://www.comptia.org/training/books/a-core-1-220-1101-study-guide (page 98)

The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a hardware component that provides cryptographic functions and secure storage for encryption keys, passwords, and certificates. BitLocker requires a TPM to be enabled and activated in the BIOS or UEFI settings of the laptop in order to use SSD-level encryption.

The technician should check that the TPM is enabled and activated before trying to turn on BitLocker.

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One of the possible causes of extreme slowness and application crashes on a phone is low or insufficient storage space. This can affect the performance and functionality of the phone, as well as prevent new applications from being installed or updated. The technician should check the storage space on the phone and see if there is enough free space available for the diagnostic application and other operations. The technician should also advise the customer to delete or move any unnecessary or unused files, apps, or data from the phone to free up some space. Reference: https://partners.comptia.org/docs/default-source/resources/a-core-1-content-guide (page 10)

A repetitive clicking noise coming from a laptop is usually a sign of a failing hard disk drive (HDD), which is a type of storage device that uses spinning platters and moving heads to read and write data. A failing HDD can also cause severe delays in input and output operations, as well as data loss or corruption. The technician should replace the HDD with a new one or upgrade it to a solid state drive (SSD), which is another type of storage device that uses flash memory and has no moving parts.

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A media converter is a network device that operates as a bridge function, which means it connects two different types of network media, such as copper and fiber optic cables, and converts signals between them. This allows network devices that use different media types to communicate with each other over long distances or in different environments, without requiring major changes or upgrades to the existing network infrastructure. Reference:

https://www.comptia.org/training/books/a-core-1-220-1101-study-guide (page 73)