CompTIA A+ Core 1 Practice Questions Review

Flashcards to help review key concepts from the CompTIA A+ Core 1 practice questions.

What should you do to trace a unterminated network cable to its destination?

Use a toner probe or tone generator.

What is the maximum amount of RAM a 32-bit operating system can use?

4 GB.

Which type of RAID configuration requires a minimum of three hard drives?

RAID 5.

What is a key feature of fiber optic cables in relation to electromagnetic interference (EMI)?

Fiber optic cables are 100% immune to EMI.

What is the output of a faulty motherboard in terms of BIOS beep codes?

It does not generate a beep code.

What is one method to prevent a printer’s IP address from changing assigned by a DHCP?

Reserve the printer’s IP address on the DHCP server.

Which cloud service model allows purchase of storage and computational resources on demand?

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

What type of IP address starts with 169.254?

APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing); indicates no DHCP lease was obtained.

Which cloud concept refers to paying only for the services actually used?

Metered service.

What kind of network is formed when connecting a smartphone to a laptop?

Personal Area Network (PAN).