CompTIA A+ Question D-24

Which of the following expansion ports would be used to enable transfer of power, data, and video to peripheral devices on an Apple computer?

A. HDMI Video
B. Lightning
C. USB 2.0
D. Thunderbolt

Correct Answer: D

CompTIA A+ Question D-23

A technician has been asked to configure a printer to be shared amongst the users in a small workgroup. Each computer in the workgroup utilizes an existing wireless router for network connectivity. The printer to be configured only connects via USB. Which of the following should be implemented to share the printer so that implementation costs are kept to a minimum?

A. Connect the printer to a computer within the workgroup and share it from that computer
B. Connect the printer to the wireless router and assign it its own network address
C. Connect the printer to an external hardware print server and share it amongst the workgroup
D. Connect the printer to a USB hub that each computer in the workgroup has access to

Correct Answer: A

CompTIA A+ Question D-22

A technician has been asked to determine why a user’s print jobs to a particular printer always seem to be delayed compared to other user’s submitted jobs. The user states that the jobs print without error, but always seems to be the last jobs to complete at the heavily used shared printer. Which of the following should the technician perform?

A. Adjust the print spooler settings
B. Change the user’s IP settings
C. Update the printer’s firmware
D. Reload the user’s print drivers

CompTIA A+ Question D-20

Which of the following ports is used by default for DNS traffic?

A. 25
B. 53
C. 143
D. 3389

Correct Answer: B

CompTIA A+ Question D-19

Which of the following connector types does CAT5e require to connect it from a PC to a switch or router?

A. RJ-45
B. RJ-11
C. BNC
D. LC

Correct Answer: A

CompTIA A+ Question D-17

A user reports that an impact printer is printing characters that are not complete and instead have certain parts missing in most letters. The user has replaced the ribbon, but the problem persists. Which of the following is likely the cause of the issue?

A. The platen roller is damaged and needs to be replaced.
B. The paper is improperly installed and not being fed as required.
C. Some pins on the print head are damaged.
D. The print jobs being submitted are not properly formatted.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The only logical explanation for this problem is that some pins on the print head are damaged. They are not printing properly even with a new ribbon.

CompTIA A+ Question D-15

Which of the following cable types is LEAST affected in areas of high EMI?

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

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
Fiber optic cable is not affected by electro magnetic interference because it is related to optics technology and doesn’t have parts that might be affected by EMI.