The computer starts up and runs for less than a minute before shutting down or locking up. This is a symptom of:
A. Overheating.
B. Incompatible RAM.
C. A faulty hard drive.
D. A bad internal USB hub.
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question D-52
Which of the following is an example of client-side virtualization?
A. Compatibility mode on a program icon properties menu
B. Running a DOS application on a Windows 7 32-bit operating system
C. Cloud hosted office applications
D. XP mode running in Windows 7 64-bit operating system
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question D-51
Which of the following should be considered true when selecting a 64-bit version of Windows?
A. 64-bit extensions can be disabled in the bios and prevent a proper boot.
B. XP Compatibility mode only allows for the 64-bit version of Windows XP.
C. Many browser plug-ins may only be supported on 32-bit browsers.
D. 64-bit uses memory more efficiently so less RAM is needed than in a 32-bit version.
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question D-50
Which of the following is the correct socket type for a Pentium 4 processor?
A. 478
B. 939
C. 1366
D. AM2+
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question D-49
A technician is dispatched to a location that has multiple laser printers. One of the network printers is printing what appears to be a shadow image. The technician could solve this issue by:
A. replacing the fuser
B. running calibrate
C. replacing the network cable
D. replacing the drum
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question D-48
A client reports that their VoIP phone screen displays duplicate IP address. Which of the following is the FIRST action to try to resolve this problem?
A. Change MAC address settings
B. Call the vendor
C. Try another LAN connection
D. Reboot the phone
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question D-47
A user reports their network connection has limited or no connectivity. Which of the following should a technician check FIRST?
A. The proper NIC drivers are installed
B. The APIPA address has the proper gateway
C. The Proxy settings in Internet Options
D. The Ethernet cable is connected properly
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question D-46
When a user tries to print, the OS slows down and appears to lock up. Shutting down the Print Spooler Service restores the computers speed, but leaves the user unable to print. Which of the following should be used FIRST to troubleshoot this problem?
A. Rebuild print spooler files
B. Hardware diagnostic software
C. Event viewer
D. Antivirus software
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question D-45
A user has a non-functional computer that has two hard drives. The user needs to retrieve information from one of the drives. Which of the following would be used?
A. Reformat bad hard drives
B. External enclosure
C. Reformat all hard drives
D. CHKDSK along with DEFRAG utility
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question D-44
Which of the following methods of securing mobile devices will prevent data loss due to corruption?
A. Enforce pass code locks
B. Install location monitoring application
C. Perform remote wipe after failed login
D. Perform remote application back-up