CompTIA 220-1101 Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 30
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Question 291

A technician needs to configure a printer for network communications Which of the following must the technician configure? (Select THREE).
To configure a printer for network communications, the technician must configure its network settings, such as gateway, subnet mask, and IP address. The gateway is the IP address of the router or device that connects the printer to other networks or the internet. The subnet mask is a value that defines which part of the IP address identifies the network and which part identifies the host or device on that network. The IP address is a unique identifier that allows the printer to communicate with other devices.
Question 292

Users report that all copies produced on a copter have a solid black line, but printing is unaffected.
Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
A scratch on the scanning bed of a copier can cause a solid black line to appear on all copies, as the scanner cannot read the original document properly through the scratch. The scratch can also reflect light and create noise in the scanned image. The printing function is unaffected by the scratch, as it does not use the scanning bed. The technician should inspect and clean the scanning bed, and replace it if necessary. Reference: https://partners.comptia.org/docs/default-source/resources/acore-1-content-guide (page 16)
Question 293

A user reports that all print jobs sent to a laser printer have random and incorrect characters throughout the pages. Which of the fallowing actions should the technician do to resolve this issue?
One of the possible causes of random and incorrect characters appearing on print jobs sent to a laser printer is an outdated or corrupted driver. The driver is a software component that communicates between the operating system and the printer, and converts data into a format that the printer can understand. If the driver is outdated or corrupted, it may send incorrect or garbled data to the printer, resulting in poor print quality or errors. The technician should update the driver to the latest version from the manufacturer’s website, or uninstall and reinstall it if necessary. Reference:
https://www.comptia.org/training/books/a-core-1-220-1101-study-guide (page 47)
Question 294

A user’s Windows computer started running slowly after the installation of a CAD program. The computer has intermittent timeouts and often has to be rebooted to restore functionally. The computer seems to work correctly if the application is not running. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT to help troubleshoot the issue? (Select TWO).
The technician should research the requirements of the CAD program to see if the computer meets them or needs any upgrades or updates to run it properly. The technician should also check the Event Viewer logs to see if there are any errors or warnings related to the application or system performance that could indicate the cause of the problem or suggest a solution. Reference:
https://www.comptia.org/training/books/a-core-1-220-1101-study-guide (pages 43, 47)
Question 295

A user who is facilitating a videoconference reports that the participants can be heard. However, when the user attempts to speak, none of the participants can hear the user. Which of the following is the FIRST step the technician should take?
The technician should check that the audio inputs are configured correctly for the videoconference software and that they are not muted or disabled.The technician should also make sure that the microphone is plugged in properly and that it is not faulty or damaged.If possible, the technician should test the microphone on another device or use another microphone on the same device to isolate the problem. Reference: https://partners.comptia.org/docs/default-source/resources/a-core1-content-guide
(page 11)
Question 296

An IT manager is evaluating ticket resolution times. While reviewing the data, the manager notices repetitive issues are taking longer than expected to resolve. Which of the following changes should the manager implement to resolve repetitive issues more quickly?
By documenting the findings, action, and outcomes of issues, the technicians can create a knowledge base that can be used to resolve similar issues in the future more quickly and efficiently. The documentation can also help identify patterns or trends that can lead to preventive measures or root cause analysis. Documenting the issues can also improve communication and collaboration among technicians and users, as well as provide evidence of service quality and performance. Reference:
https://partners.comptia.org/docs/default-source/resources/a-core-1-content-guide (page 4)
Question 297

A technician needs to increase the available RAM on a virtual workstation. Which of the following should the technician do?
A hypervisor is a software layer that manages and allocates resources for virtual machines (VMs) on a physical host machine. A technician can use a hypervisor to adjust the resource allocation for a virtual workstation, such as increasing the amount of RAM assigned to it from the available pool of memory on the host machine. This can improve the performance and functionality of the virtual workstation without requiring any hardware changes or modifications. Reference:
https://www.comptia.org/training/books/a-core-1-220-1101-study-guide (page 59)
Question 298

A user’s laptop is experiencing severe slowdowns when operating process-intensive tasks. Which of the following memory upgrades is compatible with a laptop?
SODIMM stands for Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module and is a type of memory module that is compatible with laptops and other small devices. SODIMMs are smaller and thinner than DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Modules), which are typically used for desktop PCs and servers. Upgrading or adding SODIMMs can increase the amount of RAM available for a laptop, which can improve its performance and speed when running process-intensive tasks. Reference:
https://partners.comptia.org/docs/default-source/resources/a-core-series-combined-content-guide (page 24)
Question 299

Following a scheduled power outage, users report they cannot access the local intranet. A technician is able to ping the IP address of the server that is hosting the website. Which of the following serves is MOST likely offline?
DNS stands for Domain Name System and is a service that translates domain names (such as www.example.com) into IP addresses (such as 192.168.1.100) that computers can use to communicate over a network. If the DNS server is offline, users may not be able to access websites
or other network resources by using their domain names, even if they are online and reachable by their IP addresses. The technician should check if the DNS server is running and configured correctly, or use an alternative DNS server if possible. Reference: https://www.comptia.org/training/books/acore-1-220-1101-study-guide (page 81)
Question 300

A company would like to take advantage of the cost savings of cloud computing by only paying for the resources used. Which of the following will BEST address this need?
Metered utilization is a cloud feature that allows cloud providers to charge customers based on their actual consumption of resources, such as CPU time, storage space, bandwidth, or transactions. This enables customers to pay only for the resources they use, rather than a fixed or flat rate, which can reduce costs and increase efficiency. Metered utilization can also provide more transparency and accountability for both cloud providers and customers, as they can track and monitor their resource usage and billing. Reference: https://partners.comptia.org/docs/default-source/resources/a-core-1content-guide (page 97)
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