CompTIA A+ Core 1 Practice Questions Review

Flashcards created to help review CompTIA A+ Core 1 concepts and terminology in preparation for exams.

Fill in the Blank: The CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam is also known as __.

220-1001

What does the acronym SOHO stand for?

Small Office Home Office

Fill in the Blank: The maximum transfer rate for standard Cat 5 cabling is __.

100 Mbps

What type of cable is typically used for long-distance data transmission with resistance to EMI?

Fiber optic cable

What does DHCP stand for?

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

What is the purpose of a VPN?

To establish a secure, encrypted connection over a less secure network.

Fill in the Blank: The primary function of a router is to _.

route traffic between networks

Which RAID configuration requires a minimum of three hard drives?

RAID 5

Fill in the Blank: A is a tool used to trace cables to determine where they go.

toner probe

What does ESD stand for?

Electrostatic Discharge

In a network, which device is responsible for managing and directing data traffic?

Router

Fill in the Blank: The key outcome of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling of 1954 was __.

Separate facilities are inherently unequal

What is the main use of a Punch Down Tool?

To terminate wires into a patch panel or wall jack.

Fill in the Blank: The process to connect a network printer to the internet typically involves the use of __.

a DHCP server

What does the term 'plenum' refer to in cabling?

Cabling that is rated for high fire-resistance.

Fill in the Blank: The maximum storage capacity for a 32-bit architecture operating system is __.

4 GB

What is the function of the BIOS in a computer system?

To perform hardware initialization during the booting process.

Fill in the Blank: A __ connects multiple devices but does not filter traffic.

hub

What type of network is characterized by sharing resources among devices within a limited area?

LAN (Local Area Network)

Fill in the Blank: The two main types of capacitors are electrolytic and __.

ceramic

What is a common symptom of a failed power supply?

The computer will not power on.

Fill in the Blank: A __ IP address is one that has been manually configured.

Static

What do you typically use a crimper for?

To attach connectors to the ends of cables.

Fill in the Blank: A __ is used to assemble fiber optic cables.

fusion splicer

Name one advantage of cloud computing.

Scalability

Fill in the Blank: A __ address is used to refer to the storage of user information on physical hard drives or SSDs.

logical

What is the RAID level that offers both mirroring and striping?

RAID 10

Fill in the Blank: An __ allows users to benefit from shared resources in a network without owning the hardware.

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) service.

What is the role of a firewall in a computer network?

To filter incoming and outgoing network traffic.

Fill in the Blank: The __ is the primary circuit board of a computer that communicates with all components.

motherboard

What does AV stand for in technology?

Audio-Visual

Fill in the Blank: A __ is used to create a bridge between two different network segments.

switch

What type of cable is typically used to interconnect network devices in a data center?

fiber optic cable

Fill in the Blank: A tape drive is an example of __ data storage.

magnetic

What happens when a user connects a device to a network without proper authentication?

They will typically be denied access.

Fill in the Blank: The primary purpose of a UPS is to provide __ during power outages.

backup power

What is the standard file system used by most modern Windows operating systems?

NTFS (New Technology File System)

Fill in the Blank: A __ consists of cables and connectors used for audio-visual systems.

AV cable

What is a characteristic of coaxial cable?

It has a central conductor surrounded by insulation.

Fill in the Blank: The __ is an area of the network designated for internal communications.

Intranet

Which type of memory is non-volatile and retains its information even when powered off?

Flash memory

Fill in the Blank: The process of converting analog signals into digital signals is called __.

encoding

Network documentation is used for what primary purpose?

To assist with troubleshooting and planning.

Fill in the Blank: A broadcast domain is a logical division of a network that allows __.

broadcast messages to be sent to all devices.

What type of security model allows users access based on their role?

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)