Which of the following Internet connection types often terminates at a switching center and then requires the use of a different media for the last mile to the customer?
A. ISDN
B. DSL
C. Fiber
D. Cable
CompTIA A+ 220-1201 Question A-83
Which of the following resources in the MOST critical when using cloud file-storage synchronization applications?
A. Disk speed
B. I/O bandwidth
C. RAM utilization
D. CPU utilization
CompTIA A+ 220-1201 Question A-82
A technician is buying a PC that will host three VMs running at the same time with the current configuration. The technician believes there might be a need to run several additional VMs in the near future. Which of the following resources would be the MOST important to upgrade to allow for the additional VMs?
A. CPU
B. SSD
C. NIC
D. RAM
CompTIA A+ 220-1201 Question A-81
After upgrading a smartphone’s OS, Joe, a user, reports the smartphone no longer connects to his automobile automatically when near it, Joe, restarts the smartphone, but the problem persists. Which of the following should a technician do NEXT to restore the previous functionality?
A. Connect the smartphone to the automobile via USB
B. Reenable the smartphone’s Bluetooth radio
C. Perform a rollback of the smartphone’s OS
D. Pair the smartphone with the automobile
CompTIA A+ 220-1201 Question A-80
A user connects a laptop to a docking station but is unable to see an image on the external monitor. The user tests the docking station USB ports, and they are working fine. Which of the following should be done NEXT?
A. Check for firmware updates
B. Configure extended display mode
C. Replace the external monitor
D. Adjust the laptop’s BIOS settings
CompTIA A+ 220-1201 Question A-79
A technician wants to block remote logins to a server. Which of the following ports should be blocked?
A. 21
B. 23
C. 80
D. 443
CompTIA A+ 220-1201 Question A-78
An ISP has notified a SOHO user of a usage increase on the user’s network. The user is concerned the WiFi network is being utilized by unauthorized users. Which of the following would minimize the unauthorized use of the WiFi network?
A. Implement MAC filtering
B. Enable NAT
C. Create a network DMZ
D. Upgrade the encryption standards
CompTIA A+ 220-1201 Question A-77
A user reports that printing on heavy cardstock paper results in the image smearing if touched. When printing on plain paper, the problem does not occur. Which of the following would be the NEXT troubleshooting step to perform?
A. Increase the fuser temperature.
B. Change the paper feed rate.
C. Clean the transfer roller.
D. Replace the toner cartridge.
CompTIA A+ 220-1201 Question A-76
Joe, a user, has purchased a new mobile device that uses a different OS than his previous one. Joe wants to copy his contacts and appointments from his corporate account without entering them manually. Which of the following would be the BEST way for a technician to assist Joe?
A. Log into the same email provider on the new device, and restore the contacts and dates.
B. Create a Bluetooth connection between Joe’s devices, and copy his contacts and calendar.
C. Back up the old mobile device to a PC, and import the contacts and schedule from the PC.
D. Use NFC to transfer all compatible data from one device to the other.
CompTIA A+ 220-1201 Question A-75
An associate is seeking advice on which device to purchase for a friend who is a business owner. The friend needs the ability to chat activity while keeping in contact with the home office. Which of the following would be the BEST recommendation?
A. Smart watch
B. Fitness monitor
C. Global positioning sensor
D. Portable hotspot