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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 3 preview imageCompTIA®A+Practice Questions Core 1(220-1101) andCore 2 (220-1102)David L. Prowse
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 4 preview imageEditor-in-ChiefMark TaubDirector,ITP ProductManagementBrett BartowExecutive EditorNancy DavisManaging EditorSandra SchroederDevelopment EditorChristopher A.ClevelandProject EditorMandie FrankCopy EditorKitty WilsonTechnical EditorChris CraytonEditorial AssistantCindy TeetersDesignerChuti PrasertsithCompositioncodeMantraProofreaderDonna E. MulderCompTIA®A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) andCore 2 (220-1102)David L. ProwseCopyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.Published by:Pearson Education221 River St.Hoboken, NJ 07030 USAAll rights reserved. This publication is protected by copyright, and permission must beobtained from the publisher prior to any prohibited reproduction, storage in a retrievalsystem, or transmission in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo-copying, recording, or likewise. For information regarding permissions, request forms,and the appropriate contacts within the Pearson Education Global Rights & PermissionsDepartment, please visit www.pearson.com/permissions.No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information containedherein. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, thepublisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liabilityassumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.Library of Congress Control Number: 2022912390ISBN-13: 978-0-13-765818-3ISBN-10: 0-13-765818-4Warning and DisclaimerThis book is designed to provide information about the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101)and Core 2 (220-1102) exams for the CompTIA A+ certification. Every effort has beenmade to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty orfitness is implied.The information is provided on an “as is” basis. The author and publisher shall haveneither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss ordamages arising from the information contained in this book or from the use of thediscs or programs that may accompany it.The opinions expressed in this book belong to the author.Microsoft and/or its respective suppliers make no representations about the suitabilityof the information contained in the documents and related graphics published as partof the services for any purpose all such documents and related graphics are provided“as is” without warranty of any kind. Microsoft and/or its respective suppliers herebydisclaim all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, including all war-ranties and conditions of merchantability, whether express, implied or statutory, fitnessfor a particular purpose, title and non-infringement. In no event shall Microsoft and/or its respective suppliers be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damagesor any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits, whether in anaction of contract, negligence or other tortious action, arising out of or in connectionwith the use or performance of information available from the services.The documents and related graphics contained herein could include technical inaccura-cies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically added to the information herein.Microsoft and/or its respective suppliers may make improvements and/or changes inthe product(s) and/or the program(s) described herein at any time. Partial screen shotsmay be viewed in full within the software version specified.Trademark AcknowledgmentsAll terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or service markshave been appropriately capitalized. Pearson IT Certification cannot attest to theaccuracy of this information. Use of a term in this book should not be regarded asaffecting the validity of any trademark or service mark.Microsoft®Windows®, and Microsoft Office®are registered trademarks of theMicrosoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. This book is not sponsored orendorsed by or affiliated with the Microsoft Corporation.Special SalesFor information about buying this title in bulk quantities, or for special sales opportunities(which may include electronic versions; custom cover designs; and content particular toyour business, training goals, marketing focus, or branding interests), please contact ourcorporate sales department at corpsales@pearsoned.com or (800) 382-3419.For government sales inquiries, please contact governmentsales@pearsoned.com.For questions about sales outside the U.S., please contact intlcs@pearson.com.
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 6 preview imageContents at a GlanceCHAPTER 1Introduction to the 220-1101 Exam1CHAPTER 2220-1101 Practice Exam A7CHAPTER 3220-1101 Practice Exam B45CHAPTER 4220-1101 Practice Exam C87CHAPTER 5Review of the Core 1 (220-1101)133CHAPTER 6Introduction to the 220-1102 Exam139CHAPTER 7220-1102 Practice Exam A145CHAPTER 8220-1102 Practice Exam B183CHAPTER 9220-1102 Practice Exam C227CHAPTER 10Review of the Core 2 (220-1102)271CHAPTER 11Wrap-up275
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 7 preview imageTable of ContentsIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiiiChapter 1:Introduction to the 220-1101 Exam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Exam Breakdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Domain 1.0: Mobile Devices (15%). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Domain 2.0: Networking (20%). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Domain 3.0: Hardware (25%). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Domain 4.0: Virtualization and Cloud Computing (11%). . . . . .3Domain 5.0: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting (29%). . .3Test-Taking Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Getting Ready for the Practice Exams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Chapter 2:220-1101 Practice Exam A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Practice Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Quick-Check Answer Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Answers and Explanations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Chapter 3:220-1101 Practice Exam B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Practice Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Quick-Check Answer Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Answers and Explanations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Chapter 4:220-1101 Practice Exam C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Practice Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Quick-Check Answer Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Answers and Explanations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 8 preview imageviTable of ContentsChapter 5:Review of the Core 1 (220-1101). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Review of the Domains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Review What You Know. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134More Test-Taking Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135Taking the Real Exam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136Chapter 6:Introduction to the 220-1102 Exam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139Exam Breakdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139Domain 1.0: Operating Systems (31%). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140Domain 2.0: Security (25%). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140Domain 3.0 Software Troubleshooting (22%). . . . . . . . . . . . .141Domain 4.0: Operational Procedures (22%). . . . . . . . . . . . . .141Test-Taking Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142Getting Ready for the Practice Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142Chapter 7:220-1102 Practice Exam A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145Practice Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146Quick-Check Answer Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162Answers and Explanations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163Chapter 8:220-1102 Practice Exam B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183Practice Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184Quick-Check Answer Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203Answers and Explanations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204Chapter 9:220-1102 Practice Exam C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227Practice Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228Quick-Check Answer Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248Answers and Explanations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 9 preview imageviiChapter 10:Review of the Core 2 (220-1102). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271Review of the Domains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271Review What You Know. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272More Test-Taking Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273Taking the Real Exam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273Chapter 11:Wrap-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275Getting Ready and the Exam Preparation Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . .275Tips for Taking the Real Exam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279General Practices for Taking Exams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280Smart Methods for Difficult Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282Wrapping Up the Exam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283Beyond the CompTIA A+ Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283Table of Contents
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 10 preview imageAbout the AuthorDavid L. Prowseis the author of more than a dozen computer training books andvideo products. He has worked in the computer field for over 20 years and lovesto share his experience through teaching and writing.Herunsthewebsitehttps://dprocomputer.com, wherehegladlyanswersquestions from readers and students.
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 11 preview imageAbout the Technical ReviewerChris Crayton(MCSE) is an author, technical consultant, and trainer. He hasworked as a computer technology and networking instructor, informationsecurity director, network administrator, network engineer, and PC specialist.Chris has authored several print and online books on PC repair, CompTIA A+,CompTIA Security+, and Microsoft Windows. He has also served as technicaleditor and content contributor on numerous technical titles for several of theleading publishing companies. He holds numerous industry certifications, hasbeen recognized with many professional teaching awards, and has served as astate-level SkillsUSA competition judge.
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 12 preview imageAcknowledgmentsThanks to Nancy Davis, Chris Cleveland, and Chris Crayton. Also, my thanks toeveryone at Pearson for your expertise and help throughout this project.
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 15 preview imageIntroductionWelcome toCompTIA A+ Practice Questions Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) Exam Cram. The purpose of this book is to provide you with practicequestions that are complete with answers and explanations to help you learn,drill, and review for the CompTIA A+ certification exams. The book offers 480questions that help you practice each exam domain and help you assess yourknowledge before you take the real exams. The detailed answers to every ques-tion aid in reinforcing your knowledge about the concepts associated with theCompTIA A+ exams.Who This Book Is ForThe CompTIA A+ exams are designed for individuals with at least 12 monthsof hands-on experience in a lab or in the field. If you have that experience, thisbook will be an excellent late-stage study tool. However, if you have not acquiredthat experience, I recommend that you register for a hands-on A+ course or, atthe very least, purchase an A+ study guide such as theCompTIA A+ Core 1220-1101 and Core 2 220-1102 Exam Cramtextbook or consider myCompTIAA+ 220-1101 Complete Video CourseandCompTIA A+ 220-1102 Complete VideoCourse. After you take the course and/or read the study guide, return to this bookas your late-stage test preparation to be used just before taking the real exams.What You Will Find in This BookIn every chapter devoted to practice exams, you will find the following threeelements:▶Practice Questions:Each chapter includes 80 questions that help youlearn, drill, and review for the exams.▶Quick-Check Answer Key:After you finish answering the questions,you can quickly grade your exam from this section. Only correct answersare given in this section. No explanations are offered yet. Even if youanswered a question incorrectly, do not be discouraged. Keep in mind thatthis is not the real exam. You can always review the topic and revisit thequestions again.
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 16 preview imagexiv▶Answers and Explanations:This section provides you with correctanswers as well as explanations about the content posed in that question.Use this information to learn why an answer is correct and to reinforcethe content in your mind for exam day.The book also comes with a companion website. It contains a simulated testingenvironment where you can take all the exams on a computer in study mode orin full practice test mode. It also includes two bonus exams. Create an accountand register this book at http://www.pearsonitcertification.com to get access tothe bonus content. For those who purchased a Kindle edition from Amazon, theaccess code will be supplied directly by Amazon.Hints for Using This BookComplete your exams on a separate piece of paper so that you can reuse thepractice questions if necessary. Also, plan to score 90% or higher on each exambefore moving on to the next one. The higher you score on these practice ques-tions, the better your chances for passing the real exams.I am available for questions at my website: https://dprocomputer.com.Companion WebsiteRegister this book to get access to the Pearson IT Certification test engine andother study materials plus additional bonus content. Check this site regularly fornew and updated postings written by the author that provide further insight intothe most troublesome topics on the exam. Be sure to check the box indicatingthat you would like to hear from us to receive updates and exclusive discountson future editions of this product or related products.To access the companion website, follow these steps:1.Go towww.pearsonitcertification.com/registerand log in or create anew account.2.Enter the ISBN:9780137658183.3.Answer the challenge question as proof of purchase.4.Click theAccess Bonus Contentlink in the Registered Products sec-tion of your account page to be taken to the page where your download-able content is available.Please note that many of our companion content files (especially image andvideo files) are very large.CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 17 preview imagexvIf you are unable to locate the files for this title by following these steps, pleasevisit www.pearsonITcertification.com/contact and select theSite Problems/Commentsoption. Our customer service representatives will assist you.Pearson Test Prep Practice Test SoftwareAs noted previously, this book comes complete with the Pearson Test Prep prac-tice test software, all the exams from the book. These practice tests are availableto you either online or as an offline Windows application. To access the practiceexams that were developed with this book, please see the instructions in the cardinserted in the sleeve in the back of the book. This card includes a unique accesscode that enables you to activate your exams in the Pearson Test Prep software.Accessing the Pearson Test PrepSoftware OnlineThe online version of this software can be used on any device with a browserand connectivity to the Internet, including desktop machines, tablets, and smart-phones. To start using your practice exams online, simply follow these steps:Step 1.Go tohttps://www.PearsonTestPrep.com.Step 2.SelectPearson IT Certificationas your product group.Step 3.Enter your email/password for your account. If you don’t have anaccount on PearsonITCertification.com, you need to establish oneby going toPearsonITCertification.com/join.Step 4.In theMy Productstab, click theActivate New Productbutton.Step 5.Enter the access code printed on the insert card in the back of yourbook to activate your product. The product will now be listed inyour My Products page.Step 6.Click theExamsbutton to launch the exam settings screen andstart your exam.Accessing the Pearson Test PrepSoftware OfflineIf you wish to study offline, you can download and install the Windows versionof the Pearson Test Prep software. There is a download link for this software onIntroduction
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 18 preview imagexvithe book’s companion website, or you can just enter this link in your browser:http://www.pearsonitcertification.com/content/downloads/pcpt/engine.zip.To access the book’s companion website and the software, simply follow thesesteps:Step 1.Register your book by going toPearsonITCertification.com/registerand entering the ISBN:9780137658183.Step 2.Answer the challenge questions.Step 3.Go to your account page and click theRegistered Productstab.Step 4.Click theAccess Bonus Contentlink under the product listing.Step 5.Click theInstall Pearson Test Prep Desktop Versionlink underthe Practice Exams section of the page to download the software.Step 6.After the software finishes downloading, unzip all the files on yourcomputer.Step 7.Double-click the application file to start the installation and followthe onscreen instructions to complete the registration.Step 8.After the installation is complete, launch the application and clicktheActivate Exambutton on the My Products tab.Step 9.Click theActivate a Productbutton in the Activate ProductWizard.Step 10.Enter the unique access code found on the card in the sleeve in theback of your book and click theActivatebutton.Step 11.ClickNextand then clickFinishto download the exam data toyour application.Step 12.Start using the practice exams by selecting the product and clickingtheOpen Exambutton to open the exam settings screen.Note that the offline and online versions will sync together, so saved exams andgrade results recorded on one version will be available to you on the other aswell.CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 19 preview imagexviiCustomizing Your ExamsOnce you are in the exam settings screen, you can choose to take exams in oneof three modes:▶Study mode:This mode allows you to fully customize your exams andreview answers as you are taking an exam. This is typically the mode youwould use first to assess your knowledge and identify information gaps.▶Practice Exam mode:This mode locks certain customization options inorder to present a realistic exam experience. Use this mode when you arepreparing to test your exam readiness.▶Flash Card mode:This mode strips out the answers and presents youwith only the question stem. This mode is great for late-stage preparation,when you really want to challenge yourself to provide answers without thebenefit of seeing multiple-choice options. This mode does not provide thedetailed score reports that the other two modes provide, so it is not thebest mode for helping you identify knowledge gaps.In addition to these three modes, you will be able to select the source of yourquestions. You can choose to take exams that cover all of the chapters, or youcan narrow your selection to just a single chapter or the chapters that make upspecific parts in the book. All chapters are selected by default. If you want to nar-row your focus to individual chapters, simply deselect all the chapters and thenselect only those on which you wish to focus in the Objectives area.You can also select the exam banks on which to focus. Each exam bank comescomplete with a full exam of questions that cover topics in every chapter. Theexams printed in the book are available to you, as are two additional exams ofunique questions. You can have the test engine serve up exams from all banksor just from one individual bank by selecting the desired banks in the exambank area.There are several other customizations you can make to your exam from theexam settings screen, such as the time allowed for taking the exam, the numberof questions served up, whether to randomize questions and answers, whether toshow the number of correct answers for multiple-answer questions, and whetherto serve up only specific types of questions. You can also create custom test banksby selecting only questions that you have marked or questions on which youhave added notes.Introduction
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 20 preview imagexviiiCompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102Updating Your ExamsIf you are using the online version of the Pearson Test Prep software, you shouldalways have access to the latest version of the software as well as the exam data.If you are using the Windows desktop version, every time you launch the soft-ware, it will check to see if there are any updates to your exam data and auto-matically download any changes made since the last time you used the software.This requires that you be connected to the Internet at the time you launch thesoftware.Sometimes, due to a number of factors, the exam data might not fully downloadwhen you activate your exam. If you find that figures or exhibits are missing,you might need to manually update your exams. To update a particular exam youhave already activated and downloaded, simply select the Tools tab and click theUpdate Products button. Again, this is only an issue with the desktop Windowsapplication.If you wish to check for updates to the Windows desktop version of the PearsonTest Prep exam engine software, simply select the Tools tab and click the UpdateApplication button. Doing so allows you to ensure that you are running the lat-est version of the software engine.Need Further Study?Consider taking a hands-on A+ course and be sure to see the following compan-ion products to this book:CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1101 and Core 2 220-1102 Exam Cramby David L.Prowse (ISBN: 978-0-1376-3754-6)CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1101 Complete Video Courseby David L. Prowse (ISBN:978-0-13-790378-8)CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1102 Complete Video Courseby David L. ProwseFigure CreditFigure 9.1Microsoft Corporation
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 21 preview image1C H A P T E RO N EIntroduction to the220-1101 ExamThe CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam is all about mobiledevices, PC hardware, computer networking, and troubleshooting ofthose technologies. It also contains a small percentage of questionson cloud computing and virtualization.In this chapter, I briefly discuss how the exam is categorized, give yousome test-taking tips, and prepare you to take the three 220-1101practice exams that follow this chapter.Exam BreakdownThe CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam objectives are divided bydomain. Each domain makes up a certain percentage of the test. Thefive domains of the A+ 220-1101 exam and their respective percent-ages are listed in Table 1.1.TABLE 1.1220-1101 DomainsDomainPercentage of Exam1.0 Mobile Devices15%2.0 Networking20%3.0 Hardware25%4.0 Virtualization and Cloud Computing11%5.0 Hardware and NetworkTroubleshooting29%Total100%
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 22 preview image2Chapter 1Chances are that when you take the real CompTIA exam, the questions will bebased on these percentages, but you never know. The questions are chosen atrandom, so you have to be prepared for anything and study all of the objectives.Each domain has several objectives. There are far too many to list in this book, butI recommend that you download a copy of the objectives for yourself. You can getthem from CompTIA’s A+ web page (https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a),and I link to them at my website (https://dprocomputer.com) as well.Let’s talk about each domain briefly.Domain 1.0: Mobile Devices (15%)CompTIA refers to any portable computers as mobile devices, including lap-tops, tablets, smartphones, and hybrid versions of those devices. This domaincomprises only 15% of the exam, but remember that every domain is important.You should be able to demonstrate the ability to install and configure laptophardware and software. You also should know how to operate laptops’ specialfunctions, such as dual displays, wireless, and Bluetooth. Finally, because of theexplosion of mobile devices in the tech world and the increased adoption ofbring your own device (BYOD) policies by companies, you need to understandthe hardware side of smartphones and tablets for the 220-1101 exam.Domain 2.0: Networking (20%)The Networking domain covers network standards, cabling, connectors, andtools. TCP/IP is also a big topic in this domain; you will undoubtedly see ques-tions on IP addresses, ports, and protocols. You should be able to install andconfigure a basic wired or wireless SOHO network and use the appropriate net-working tools. Plus, you should be able to describe the various types of serversand networking hardware available.Domain 3.0: Hardware (25%)The Hardware domain concerns building, upgrading, and maintaining a com-puter. The motherboard, CPU, and RAM are the guts of a desktop computer, soto speak. They are installed inside a computer case.You are required to understand motherboard form factors and compatibilityconcerns as well as the ports, connectors, and expansion slots of a motherboard.You should also know how to access, configure, and update the BIOS/UEFI andunderstand the relationship between the BIOS/UEFI, CMOS, and lithium battery.
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 23 preview imageIntroduction to the 220-1101 Exam3The BIOS/UEFI is also known as UEFI/BIOS, or just BIOS or UEFI. You might see any ofthese terms on the A+ exams or in the IT field. Remember that the UEFI is a newer tech-nology that augments the BIOS and allows for more security and better communicationwith the operating system.NOTEThen there’s everything that connects to the motherboard: CPU and fan, RAM,expansion cards, and storage drives. Plus, there are all of the ports on a com-puter, such as USB, video, and audio ports. Finally, you should know peripheralssuch as monitors, printers, USB flash drives, and other devices that interact withthe computer.Domain 4.0: Virtualization and CloudComputing (11%)The Virtualization and Cloud Computing domain is new to the A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam. Coming in at 11% of the exam—but still quite important—this domainsummarizes cloud-computing concepts such as common cloud models, cloud char-acteristics, and desktop virtualization. It also covers the purpose of virtual machines(VMs) and resource and security requirements. If you are not using VMs now, youwill be. And chances are that you already make use of some type of cloud-based ser-vices. This domain is considered to be an introduction to the cloud, but you shouldstudy it carefully because you will be dealing with the cloud and VMs often.Domain 5.0: Hardware and NetworkTroubleshooting (29%)Troubleshooting is key; it is the most vital ability a technician should possess.You need to understand how to troubleshoot hardware failures, bootup issues,no-display obstacles, network connectivity difficulties, and, of course, printingproblems. This is the crux of the exam (both A+ exams, to be accurate), and youneed to study and practice accordingly.Expect one question out of four (or more) to be based on a troubleshootingscenario. Practice the questions in this book, understand the concepts, and—importantly—practice the topics on real computers in a hands-on way when-ever possible. Hands-on experience plays a big role in troubleshooting, andCompTIA recommends that a test-taker have 12 months of hands-on experi-ence in the lab or field.
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 24 preview image4Chapter 1Remember this: Troubleshooting is a huge portion of what you do as a computertechnician. To increase your job security, you need to be a good troubleshooter.Today’s CompTIA A+ exams reflect this concept by incorporating many para-graph-based, scenario-oriented troubleshooting questions. You need to imagineyourself in the situation and think carefully about how to fix the problem. Onething that can aid you in this process is the CompTIA A+ six-step troubleshoot-ing process. Memorize it!Step 1.Identify the problem.▶Gather information from the user, identify user changes, and, ifapplicable, perform backups before making changes.▶Inquire regarding environmental or infrastructure changes.Step 2.Establish a theory of probable cause. (Question the obvious.)▶If necessary, conduct external or internal research based onsymptoms.Step 3.Test the theory to determine the cause.▶Once the theory is confirmed, determine the next steps toresolve the problem.▶If the theory is not confirmed, establish a new theory or esca-late.Step 4.Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and imple-ment the solution.▶Refer to the vendor’s instructions for guidance.Step 5.Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implementpreventative measures.Step 6.Document the findings, actions, and outcomes.Always consider corporate policies, procedures, and impacts before implementing changes.NOTEI really can’t stress enough the importance of this domain. Practice on real sys-tems and be ready to troubleshoot!
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 25 preview imageIntroduction to the 220-1101 Exam5Test-Taking TipsMy first recommendation is to take the exams slowly. Don’t rush through, espe-cially on the first exam. Carefully read each question. Some questions are trickyby design. Others may seem tricky if you lack knowledge in certain areas. Stillother questions are somewhat vague, and that is intentional as well. You need toplace yourself in the scenario of the question. Think of yourself actually install-ing a CPU and heat sink, or imagine that you are upgrading a video card. Picturein your head the steps you must take to accomplish what the question is askingof you. Envision what you do with computers step by step, and the answers willcome more easily to you.Next, read throughallof the answers. Don’t just jump on the first one thatseems correct to you. Look at each answer and ask yourself whether it is rightor wrong. And if it is wrong, define why it is wrong. Using this approach helpsyou eliminate wrong answers in the search for the correct answer. When youhave selected an answer, be confident in your decision.Finally, don’t get stuck on any one question. You can always mark it and returnto it later. This advice especially applies to performance-based questions andlonger questions. I offer more tips as we progress through the book, and I sum-marize all test-taking tips at the end of this book.Getting Ready for the PracticeExamsThe next three chapters feature practice exams based on the 220-1101 exam.Every exam is followed by in-depth explanations. Be sure to read them carefully.Don’t move on to another exam until you understand the first one. By that Imean you should be scoring 90% or higher on the exam (without memorizingthe answers). Really understand the concepts before moving on to another exam.This makes you an efficient test-taker and allows you to benefit the most fromthis book.Consider timing yourself. Give yourself 90 minutes to complete each exam.Write down your answers on a piece of paper. When you are finished, if there isstill time left, review your answers for accuracy.Each exam is more difficult than the one before it. Don’t get overconfident ifyou do well on the first exam; your skills will be tested more thoroughly as youprogress. And don’t get too concerned if you don’t score 90% on the first try.
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 26 preview image6Chapter 1This just means you need to study more and try the test again later. Keep study-ing and practicing!After each exam is an answer key, followed by in-depth answers/explanations.Don’t skip the explanations, even if you think you know the concept. I ofteninsert little tidbits of knowledge that are on the periphery of the concept; thesetidbits help you build a stronger foundation of knowledge in general. In otherwords, I might branch off the main topic in order to give you a clearer, biggerpicture of the 220-1101 exam and of the tech world in general.So take a deep breath, and let’s go!
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 27 preview image2C H A P T E RT W O220-1101 Practice Exam AWelcome to the first 220-1101 practice exam. This is the easiest ofthe 220-1101 exams. The subsequent exams get progressively harder.Take this first exam slowly. The goal is to make sure you understandall of the concepts before moving on to the next test.Write down your answers and check them against the Quick-CheckAnswer Key, which immediately follows the exam. After the answerkey, you will find explanations for all of the answers. Good luck!
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 28 preview image✓Quick Check8Chapter 2Practice Questions1.Which of the following are components you might find inside aPC? (Select the three best answers.)❏A.CPU❏B.Motherboard❏C.Keyboard❏D.Printer❏E.RAM❏F.Cable modem2.Which device retains data over the long term?❍A.CPU❍B.RAM❍C.Storage drive❍D.Video card3.To which type of technology would you install a x16 card?❍A.Thunderbolt❍B.PCIe❍C.USB❍D.DisplayPort4.Which computer process checks all your components during boot?❍A.CMOS❍B.POST❍C.BIOS❍D.Lithium battery5.You are planning to use an older PC for trade shows in several dif-ferent countries. The PC only needs to work as a basic kiosk withan Internet browser. Which of the following is the most importantfactor for you to consider?❍A.Maximum wattage❍B.Input voltage❍C.Number of SATA connections❍D.TDP❍E.Number of network connectionsQuick Answer:24Detailed Answer:25Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:25Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:25Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:25Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:26
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 29 preview image✓Quick Check220-1101 Practice Exam A96.Which of the following could cause the POST to fail? (Select thetwo best answers.)❏A.CPU❏B.Power supply❏C.Memory❏D.Storage drive7.Which of the following might you find as part of a tablet computer?(Select the two best answers.)❏A.Flash memory❏B.SATA storage drive❏C.Multi-touch touchscreen❏D.24-inch display8.Which of the following cloud concepts can allow for scalableservices to clients?❍A.Metered utilization❍B.Shared resources❍C.Rapid elasticity❍D.High availability❍E.SaaS9.How should you hold RAM when installing it?❍A.By the edges❍B.By the front and back❍C.With tweezers❍D.With a punchdown tool10.You have been tasked with setting up a specialized computer forvideo editing. Which of the following should you include with thecomputer? (Select the two best answers.)❏A.Gigabit NIC❏B.Hypervisor❏C.SSD❏D.Docking station❏E.Dual monitors❏F.NASQuick Answer:24Detailed Answer:26Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:26Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:26Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:26Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:27
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 30 preview image✓Quick Check10Chapter 211.How many pins are inside an SATA 3.0 data connector?❍A.15❍B.7❍C.24❍D.12712.What is the term for the delay in the RAM’s response to a requestfrom the memory controller?❍A.Latency❍B.Standard deviation❍C.Fetch interval❍D.Lag13.What is the minimum number of storage drives necessary toimplement RAID 5?❍A.Two❍B.Five❍C.Three❍D.Four14.A user’s time and date keep resetting to January 1, 2015. Which ofthe following is the most likely cause?❍A.The BIOS/UEFI needs to be updated.❍B.Windows needs to be updated.❍C.The Windows Date and Time Properties window needsto be modified.❍D.The lithium battery needs to be replaced.15.Which type of adapter card is normally plugged into a PCIe x16adapter card slot?❍A.Modem❍B.Video❍C.NIC❍D.Sound16.Which of the following is a common type of CPU for a smartphone?❍A.LGA 1700❍B.SoC❍C.Core i9❍D.SODIMMQuick Answer:24Detailed Answer:27Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:27Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:27Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:28Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:28Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:28
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CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) (2022) - Page 31 preview image✓Quick Check220-1101 Practice Exam A1117.Which of the following components could cause the POST to beepseveral times and fail during boot?❍A.Sound card❍B.Power supply❍C.Storage drive❍D.RAM❍E.LPDDR18.Which of the following are ports you might find on smartphonesand tablets? (Select the two best answers.)❏A.eSATA❏B.USB-C❏C.Lightning❏D.DVI19.Which of the following has the fastest data throughput?❍A.Optical drive❍B.Hard disk drive❍C.Solid-state drive❍D.RAM❍E.USB20.Which of the following CPU cooling methods is the most common?❍A.Heat sink❍B.Heat sink and fan❍C.Liquid cooling❍D.Liquid nitrogen21.You are tasked with fixing a problem with a video editing worksta-tion. An unexpected clicking noise occurs every time the videoediting program is started. The case fans have been replaced, butthe noise remains. Diagnostics have also been run on the videocard, and it appears to be operating normally. What action shouldyou take first?❍A.Perform a System Restore.❍B.Replace the video card.❍C.Replace the hard disk drive.❍D.Perform a full data backup.❍E.Scan for malware.Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:28Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:28Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:29Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:29Quick Answer:24Detailed Answer:29
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