CompTIA exam questions
A user has installed a new USB port replicator for use with their notebook PC. When the replicator monitor port is connected to a monitor, the monitor will only display at its lowest resolution. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?
A. The monitor self adjustment control must be configured.
B. The monitor is failing and needs to be checked by a technician.
C. The drivers for the port replicator may not be current.
D. The notebook BIOS is not current and must be updated.
A laptop user has asked a technician to purchase a device that allows for central connection of multiple external devices. The user is cost-sensitive, so they would like a device that does not provide power to the laptop during usage. Which of the following items would BEST fit the user’s needs?
A. Docking Station
B. Parallel Port Selector
C. Port Replicator
D. Ethernet Hub
Which of the following is a MAIN difference between a laptop docking station and a laptop port replicator?
A. Docking stations provide power to the laptop
B. Port replicators plug into a special connector
C. Docking stations plug into a USB connection
D. Port replicators enable better video sharing
A user has a parallel printer and wants to share it on the company network. Which of the following devices would the user need?
A. A port replicator
B. A splitter
C. A wireless router
D. A print server
Which of the following would MOST likely be found on a docking station versus a port replicator?
A. USB Hub
B. VGA Port
C. PS/2 Slot
D. DVD-ROM
Which of the following devices would need to be configured to block specific ports and protocols from entering the network?
A. Bridge
B. Firewall
C. Port replicator
D. Gateway
Which of the following is the FIRST option a technician should consider when deciding to purchase a docking station or port replicator?
A. Difficulty or ease of use for the end user
B. OS compatibility
C. Whether there are enough ports
D. Compatibility of the device it connects to
Which of the following characteristics is generally found on a docking station that port replicators do not offer?
A. Replicators usually have more USB ports than docks.
B. Docks generally do not need separate power to function.
C. Docks have independent hardware that replicators lack.
D. Replicators have additional NIC that docks lack.