Before installing a new expansion card, which of the following should a technician consider? (Select TWO).
A. CPU type
B. Free hard drive space
C. Power supply wattage
D. Amount of RAM
E. Bus type
CompTIA A+ Question C-13
When using the file transfer protocol in active mode, which of the following ports is used to transfer a file?
A. 20
B. 23
C. 25
D. 115
CompTIA A+ Question C-12
A technician is trying to connect the high-end 5.1 surround sound audio system to their Home Theater PC. Front and rear channels produce the sound but the subwoofer and the front speaker seem to be muted. Which of the following would the technician MOST likely check to resolve the issue?
A. The power cable of the 5.1 surround sound audio system.
B. The subwoofer and the front channel speaker drivers are installed properly.
C. The subwoofer and the front channel speakers are not defective.
D. The subwoofer and the front channel speaker’s RCA cable connection to the computer’s audio card.
CompTIA A+ Question C-11
Which of the following devices would MOST likely require a serial adapter to be installed on a modern PC?
A. External modem
B. TV tuner
C. Mouse
D. Keyboard
CompTIA A+ Question C-10
Which of the following types of media connectors carries digital video as well as audio?
A. DVI-D
B. DVI-A
C. HDMI
D. VGA
CompTIA A+ Question C-9
An example of built-in system diagnostics includes which of the following?
A. POST cards
B. Indicator lights
C. TPM
D. BIOS settings
CompTIA A+ Question C-8
A technician is preparing to donate several workstations to a local school but wants to ensure the hardware is not faulty. Which of the following tools will test the internal hardware for failures?
A. Checking disk utility
B. Built-in diagnostics
C. Wiping drive utility
D. Reinstalling the OS
CompTIA A+ Question C-7
Which of the following cable types has a MAXIMUM transmission rate of 100 Mb?
A. CAT3
B. CAT5
C. CAT5e
D. CAT6
CompTIA A+ Question C-6
Which of the following would require the need for a POTS line?
A. Modem
B. Router
C. Switch
D. Hub
CompTIA A+ Question C-5
A small workgroup inherits a second-hand printer without networking capabilities. Which of the following is the BEST method of sharing this resource among the workgroup?
A. Connect the printer to a Bluetooth adapter in order for the users to print
B. Connect the printer by using the onboard Infrared port
C. Connect the printer to a user’s workstation and share the device
D. Connect the printer to a parallel switch box