CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question B-52

A user would like to run a copy of Windows XP for testing; however, the user is currently using a Windows 7 PC. Which of the following technologies should a technician recommend in order for the user to have access to both systems simultaneously?

A. Purchase a second PC
B. KVM switch
C. Dual boot
D. Virtualization

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtualization

CompTIA A+ Question I-94

A user has a wireless home office and would like to add file storage and print server to the domain. The user has only enough funds to upgrade one feature on the server. Which of the following would be the MOST beneficial upgrade for this PC role?

A. Add a second multi-core processor for faster computations
B. Add a Gigabit Ethernet card for fast file transfers.
C. Replace Windows XP Professional with the newer Windows 7 Home Premium
D. Add an additional hard drive to create a RAID 0

Correct Answer: D

CompTIA A+ Question E-44

A technician is building a gaming PC for a user. The user wants to dual boot between Windows XP 32-bit and a 64-bit version of Windows 7 as some of the games require XP. The user requests the following specifications: 64-bit i7 processor (consisting of 6 cores @ 3.0GHz),16 GB of RAM (consisting of two 8 GB modules), One 200 GB SSD, RAID 1 (consisting of two 1TB SATA Drives), Two 2 GB SLI Video Cards. Which of the following components should the technician warn the user will be reported differently depending on the operating system that is currently booted?

A. RAID
B. RAM
C. Processor
D. SSD Drive
E. Video Card