Topic 5: Exam Pool E (NEW)
A technician wants to monitor network statistics for devices communicating with one another on the local subnet Which of the following devices should the technician install.
A. Managed switch
B. Router
C. Access point
D. Firewall
Each lime a user ties to print, the paper becomes stuck at the last stage of the print job and the user has to poll me paper out of the printer. Which of the following is me most likely cause?
A. Rollers
B. Tray assembly
C. Toner
D. Printhead
Explanation: If paper gets stuck at the last stage of printing, the rollers responsible for moving the paper through the printer are likely worn out or dirty.
✑ Why Not B (Tray assembly): The tray assembly manages paper loading, not
feeding during the print process.
✑ Why Not C (Toner): Toner is unrelated to paper jams.
✑ Why Not D (Printhead): Printheads manage ink/toner distribution, not paper movement.
CompTIA A+ Exam Reference: Core 2 (220-1102), Section 4.6, printer troubleshooting.
A salesperson is unable to use a personal device to access emails and calendar features at a client site but was able to use the device while at the office. Which of the following policies has been enforced on the salesperson's mobile device?
A. MOW
B. MAN
C. MFA
D. MAM
Explanation: Mobile Application Management (MAM) enforces policies restricting access to apps and services based on location, ensuring security at external sites.
✑ Why Not A (MOW): "Mobile Only Workplace" (MOW) is not a recognized term in
this context.
✑ Why Not B (MAN): Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is unrelated to mobile device policies.
✑ Why Not C (MFA): Multi-Factor Authentication secures user accounts but does not enforce app restrictions.
CompTIA A+ Exam Reference: Core 2 (220-1102), Section 2.7, mobile device security policies.
A technician needs to assign an IP address to a Windows PC, but a network connection is unavailable. Which of the following tools would be best for the technician to use?
A. DHCP
B. TFTP
C. APIPA
D. DNS
A user is unable to connect to network resources. A technician discovers that the user's device has an invalid static IP v dress. Which of the following should the technician configure on the user's device to request an IP address?
A. SSH
B. FTP
C. DHCP
D. DNS
Explanation: DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) dynamically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network, resolving the issue of an invalid static IP address. Configuring the device to use DHCP allows it to request and receive a valid IP address automatically.
✑ Why Not A (SSH): Secure Shell (SSH) is used for secure remote access, not IP
address assignment.
✑ Why Not B (FTP): File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is used for file transfers, not network configuration.
✑ Why Not D (DNS): DNS resolves domain names to IP addresses but doesn’t assign IP addresses.
CompTIA A+ Exam Reference: Core 1 (220-1101), Section 2.5, basic networking.
Which of the following is a legacy 15-pin cable type?
A. DisplayPort
B. DVI
C. VGA
D. HDMI
An administrator is setting up a conference room for an important board of directors meeting. The chief operating officer has asked the administrator to make sure a redundant internet connection is available. The office only has one ISP. and the conference room equipment is currently configured using Ethernet. Which of the following should the administrator set up in order to ensure redundancy?
A. Wireless access point
B. Near-field communication
C. Hotspot
D. Bluetooth
Explanation: A hotspot provides a redundant internet connection using cellular data. This ensures connectivity for the meeting even if the primary ISP connection fails.
✑ Why Not A (Wireless access point): A wireless access point expands Wi-Fi
connectivity but does not provide internet redundancy.
✑ Why Not B (Near-field communication): NFC is used for short-range communication, not internet connectivity.
✑ Why Not D (Bluetooth): Bluetooth is for short-range device pairing and cannot serve as a backup internet connection.
CompTIA A+ Exam Reference: Core 1 (220-1101), Section 2.7, internet connection types and redundancy.
A user is unable to access the internet, but other users in the same office are not having an issue. All users' devices are hardwired to the network. Which of the following tools should the technician use to determine the issue?
A. Loopback plug
B. Network tap
C. Wi-Fi analyzer
D. Punchdown tool
Which of the following DNS records is used to point to a mail server?
A. TXT
B. AAA
C. A
D. MX
Explanation: An MX (Mail Exchange) record in DNS specifies the mail server responsible for accepting email messages on behalf of a domain. It is a vital component of the email delivery process, directing email to the correct server based on the domain part of the email address. Without properly configured MX records, a domain's email system cannot function correctly.
Which of the following technologies can be used to connect a home PC to a company’s network?
A. VLAN
B. VM
C. VPN
D. VoIP
Which of the following is used to register inputs on a touch-screen monitor?
A. Inverter
B. Digitizer
C. OLED
D. Cathode-ray tube
Explanation: The digitizer converts touch inputs into digital signals, enabling touch functionality on a monitor. This component is essential for touch screens to process user input and is covered under the CompTIA A+ Core 1 objective on display technologies for mobile devices.
The help desk received a ticket regarding Issues with a laser printer. The printer has had repairs previously for scanning Issues. Currently, the printed text is not adhering properly to the paper. Which of the following should be replaced lo resolve this Issue?
A. Fuser
B. Waste container
C. Roller
D. Toner
Explanation: If the printed text is not adhering properly to the paper on a laser printer that has had repairs previously for scanning issues, the fuser should be replaced to resolve this issue. The fuser is a component of the printer that uses heat and pressure to fuse the toner onto the paper. If the fuser is not functioning properly, the toner may not adhere properly to the paper.
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