CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question H-25

A technician needs to build a PC to act as a home virtual server. Which of the following would be the BEST choice?

A. Dual Core CPU, 6GB DDR3 RAM, 320GB of hard drive space
B. Dual Core CPU, 8GB DDR RAM, 1TB of hard drive space
C. QUAD Core CPU, 6GB DDR3 RAM, 320GB of hard drive space
D. QUAD Core CPU, 4GB DDR2 RAM, 1TB of hard drive space

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Virtual server hosts a lot of virtual machines that host various operating systems and applications. Therefore, you need maximum cores and memory to keep all the virtual machines humming properly. More cores and more memory means you can have more physical resources to create virtual resources that will be used to host virtual machines.

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question G-81

A user recently purchased a new PC with a 500GB hard drive. However, they are reporting that their C Drive is only 420GB. Which of the following BEST explains this?

A. The manufacturer blocks off that 80GB so that user cannot exceed the drive space.
B. The file system is using the 80GB for tables.
C. BIOS and systems files are hidden in the 80GB.
D. A Factory Recovery Partition is using the 80GB.

Correct Answer: D

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question E-37

A customer reports that their wireless laptop cannot connect after removing it from its carrying case. The laptop boots and the user is able to log in. Which of the following should be checked FIRST?

A. External antenna switch
B. Status in Device Manager
C. Available hard drive space
D. Laptop battery levels

CompTIA A+ Question L-57

Which of the following BEST represents a hardware requirement for building a PC that will specialize in gaming? (Select TWO).

A. Large hard drive space
B. Specialized cooling
C. HDMI output
D. TV tuner
E. High-end graphics card

Correct Answer: BE

Explanation:
Gaming is about graphics and the processing of graphics in the back end. A gaming PC needs high end graphics card for smooth function and liquid cooling to cool down the components that go hot when working continuously.

CompTIA A+ Question H-97

Which of the following are the MOST important factors to address when a technician is choosing the components for a CAD workstation? (Select THREE).

A. Large drive space allocation
B. Powerful processor
C. Multiple network cards
D. Multiple large HD monitors
E. Powerful video card
F. Maximum RAM

Correct Answer: BEF

Explanation:
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/C/CAD.html

CompTIA A+ Question C-14

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

Correct Answer: CE

Explanation:
First you need to check if the power supply has enough wattage to power the new expansion card. Then check the bus type to see if it can support the new expansion card.