CompTIA 220-1101 Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 71

If the user can hear sound through a Bluetooth headset but not through the laptop's internal speakers, the issue is likely related to the laptop's audio settings. One of the most common causes is that the laptop's speakers might be muted, either in the system settings or via a hardware mute button. This is the simplest and most likely solution to the problem.

B . Toggling the laptop's mute setting: Checking whether the laptop is muted, either through the keyboard shortcut or the system sound settings, is a quick way to resolve this common issue.

Why the other options are incorrect:

A . Updating the Bluetooth drivers: The issue is not with the Bluetooth headset, as it is working correctly. The problem is with the laptop's speakers.

C . Updating the speaker drivers: Updating the drivers is not the first step in troubleshooting, as the issue is more likely related to settings rather than outdated drivers.

D . Replacing the laptop's speakers: This is an extreme step and unlikely to be necessary if the problem is simply related to audio settings.

This scenario covers hardware troubleshooting and falls under the Hardware and Software Troubleshooting domain in the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam.

A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is used to logically segment a network, even though devices are physically connected to the same infrastructure. This allows administrators to separate traffic, improve security, and enhance network management without requiring additional hardware. VLANs are configured through network switches and allow for different devices to communicate as if they were on separate physical networks, even though they share the same physical wiring.

C . VLAN: VLANs provide logical segmentation of networks, allowing groups of devices to be separated despite being connected to the same physical network infrastructure.

Why the other options are incorrect:

A . WLAN: Wireless LAN refers to a wireless network and is not specifically used for logical segmentation.

B . VPN: Virtual Private Network creates secure connections over a public network, such as the internet, but it does not provide logical segmentation of a local network.

D . MAN: Metropolitan Area Network is a type of network that spans a city or large campus but does not deal with logical segmentation on a local scale.

This concept is part of the Networking domain, specifically focusing on VLANs, in the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam.

When configuring a network device like a printer, assigning it a static IP address ensures that it always uses the same IP address. If a static IP cannot be set due to security restrictions, the next best solution is to configure a reservation in the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. This reservation ensures that the device (in this case, the printer) always receives the same IP address based on its MAC address, even if the router restarts.

A . Reservation: A DHCP reservation ties a specific IP address to the MAC address of a device, ensuring it always receives the same IP address from the DHCP server.

Why the other options are incorrect:

B . Scope: A DHCP scope defines the range of IP addresses that can be assigned to devices. It doesn't ensure that a specific device always gets the same IP.

C . Lease: A lease refers to the length of time a device is assigned an IP address from the DHCP server. It doesn't guarantee that the same IP will be re-assigned after the lease expires.

D . Exclusion: An exclusion in DHCP configuration excludes specific IP addresses from being assigned dynamically. This is used to prevent certain addresses from being given out but doesn't ensure a device will always get the same IP.

This topic is covered under the Networking domain of the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam.

Reinstalling RAM in different slots addresses possible issues with dual-channel configurations. If not installed correctly, the system might not recognize the full capacity. This solution is immediate and doesn't incur extra costs, unlike replacing hardware. It reflects CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam objectives on hardware troubleshooting, specifically RAM installation and configuration.

Configuring the monitor as an 'extended' display will allow the laptop and monitor to show different content. By default, laptops mirror displays, so this setting change enables dual display functionality. This is covered under CompTIA Core 1 exam objectives for managing display configurations and settings.

A swollen battery can prevent a laptop from powering on as it disrupts connectivity or damages internal components. Identifying physical signs such as swelling or bulging is key, which aligns with the CompTIA A+ Core 1 objective on mobile device troubleshooting, specifically battery issues.

The digitizer converts touch inputs into digital signals, enabling touch functionality on a monitor. This component is essential for touch screens to process user input and is covered under the CompTIA A+ Core 1 objective on display technologies for mobile devices.

A private cloud utilizes infrastructure that is hosted on-premises, often in a local data center, to provide services exclusively to the organization.