CompTIA A+ Question I-63

On which of the following transmission media types can LC connectors be found?

A. UTP
B. STP
C. Coaxial
D. Fiber

Correct Answer: D

CompTIA A+ Question I-62

When upgrading RAM in a laptop, which of the following would a technician need to check FIRST in the manufacture’s specifications?

A. Compatibility between CPU and memory module
B. Maximum capacity of the motherboard
C. Number of slots available on the motherboard
D. Maximum capacity of each RAM module

Correct Answer: B

CompTIA A+ Question I-60

A user, Emily, states that her laser printer has a smudge that repeats itself every couple inches down the center of each page. Which of the following components MOST likely needs replacing?

A. Rollers
B. Fuser
C. Toner drum
D. Pickup assembly

Correct Answer: C

CompTIA A+ Question I-59

Two new PCs will have a DVD-RW drive for support use. The PCs will be used for Point of Sales transactions and everything will be password protected or disabled. Which of the following is the BEST way to disable the DVD-RW drives?

A. The Registry
B. Device Manager
C. Disk Management
D. The BIOS

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
BIOS settings directly affect hardware. You can disable DVD-RW drives from the BIOS and it is perhaps the best way to keep the drives disabled. In BIOS menu, there is an option to disable the DVD drives.

CompTIA A+ Question I-57

A user is trying to use an external hard drive with an incompatible file system. Which of the following tools will allow the user to change the file system on the hard drive?

A. format
B. defrag
C. bootrec
D. chkdsk

Correct Answer: A

CompTIA A+ Question I-56

Which of the following is the MAIN purpose of cleaning the printer during the imaging process?

A. It prolongs the toner cartridge’s lifecycle
B. It takes off any residual toner left after development
C. It keeps the printer clean and prolongs its usable life
D. It increases the speed of the print process

CompTIA A+ Question I-55

Since calling in an issue two days ago, a user reports that they have not heard from a help desk technician. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate response?

A. Let the user know that there is no record of the initial call.
B. Let the user know that the problem will be escalated immediately.
C. Let the user know that the technician will be out to resolve the problem tomorrow.
D. Close the initial ticket that was issued and open a new help desk ticket for the user.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
You need to assure the user that the problem has been escalated and give a time frame in which the problem will be resolved definitively.