CompTIA A+ CORE 1 220-1101 Practice Exams

The CompTIA A+ Certification

  • One of the most popular IT certifications.
  • Covers hardware troubleshooting and cloud technologies.
  • Exam breakdown:
    • Domain 1.0 - Mobile Devices - 15%
    • Domain 2.0 - Networking - 20%
    • Domain 3.0 - Hardware - 25%
    • Domain 4.0 - Virtualization and Cloud Computing - 11%
    • Domain 5.0 - Hardware and Network Troubleshooting - 29%

How to Use This Book

  • Contains three 90-question practice exams (A, B, C).
  • Exams emulate the format and complexity of the actual A+ exam.
  • Exam Taking: Take one exam at a time; difficulty levels are similar.
    • Set a timer for 90 minutes to simulate the actual exam.
  • Quick Answer Page: A consolidated list of answers without detail or explanation.
  • Detailed Answer: Available for each question with repeats of the question, possible answers, and explanation.
  • Grade results against the quick answer page.
  • Check detailed answer pages for information on correct/incorrect responses.
  • Video links & QR codes are available for more information on each topic.

Scoring Chart

  • Less than 63 questions correct (less than 70%): use exam objectives to determine where additional help is needed.
  • 63 to 72 questions correct (70% to 80%): Keep working on areas missed and fill in the gaps.
  • 73 to 81 questions correct (80% to 90%): Additional areas of studying will help earn points on the real exam.
  • More than 81 questions correct (over 90%): Ready for the real thing!

Practice Exam A - Performance-Based Questions

  • A1: Matching interface names to pictures (HDMI, RJ45, DB-9, USB-C, Micro-USB, Lightning).

  • A2: Ordering technologies from slowest to fastest throughput:

    • One stream of 802.11ax
    • 10GBASE-T
    • USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • SATA Revision 3.2
    • Thunderbolt v3

  • A3: Matching port numbers to protocols (HTTPS, LDAP, DNS, IMAP, SNMP, RDP, SSH).

  • A4: Identifying motherboard components (CPU, memory slots, SATA interfaces, Main Power, PCI Express slot, Headers).

  • A5: Configuring a RAID array with specific characteristics (data availability after single drive failure, efficient drive use, fast access time, storage size not a priority): RAID 5 with three 1 TB 15,000 RPM SATA III drives.

Key Concepts - Practice Exam A

  • Print spooler functionality and troubleshooting.
  • BIOS boot order modification to prevent booting from external drives.
  • Print driver configuration (PCL vs. PostScript).
  • Tone generator for locating cables.
  • Ethernet port flapping causes.
  • "Operating system not found" troubleshooting.
  • Smartphone battery bulging: power off and contact support.
  • Laptop LCD faint display: likely cause is the inverter.
  • Hard drive delays: perform a diagnostic.
  • Optical disc common content: document archive.
  • Computer beeps twice, screen blank: memory is faulty.
  • Firewall blocking email: port 25.
  • Projector flickering: replace the video cable.
  • Tablet stylus not working: digitizer.
  • Printing on both sides: duplex setting.
  • Connecting laptop to Ethernet without integrated interface: docking station or USB to Ethernet adapter.
  • RAID 1 drive failure: replace the bad drive and resync the array.
  • Server in another country: voltage input options.
  • Ports for file transfers: 21 (control) and 20 (data).
  • Technologies NOT requiring a backlight: OLED.
  • Broken RJ45 connector: use a crimper.
  • Troubleshooting steps after replacing a switch: verify full system functionality and document findings.
  • "Scan to SMB" means files are stored on a Microsoft share.
  • Hub: device less efficient as network traffic increases.
  • Lightning cable: charging a mobile device.
  • DHCP static IP: create an IP reservation on the DHCP server.
  • Wires not properly seated in 110 block: use a punch-down tool.
  • IP address of 169.254.x.x: DHCP server is down.
  • Different Windows versions for studying: upgrade RAM and use Windows guest VMs.
  • 255.255.255.0 is the subnet mask.
  • Bluetooth network: PAN.
  • Migrating from Android to iOS: connect to the corporate Microsoft 365 service.
  • Smartphone black screen, red SIM: liquid damage.
  • Fastest database server storage: RAID 5 with fast drives.
  • Laptop accesses email with smartphone Internet: 802.11 on laptop.
  • Upgrading laptop to SSD: image the hard drive and restore to the SSD.
  • Disabled smartphone camera/apps: MDM.
  • Laser printer maintenance last step: reset the page counter.
  • Testing application on multiple OSs: VMs.
  • 5 GHz wireless, 10 Gbit/sec: 802.11ax.
  • Black line on laser printer output: photosensitive drum damage.
  • Mobile payment: NFC.
  • Cloud application with redundant servers: high availability.
  • Laser printer output smears: fuser is damaged.
  • Laptop connects outside but not in docking station: check docking station network cable.
  • Application logon security: two-factor authentication.
  • Most associated with IoT device: ARM processor.
  • Minimum copper cable for 10 Gbps Ethernet, 15 meters: Category 6.
  • Manually configured IP, but no Internet: check DNS configuration.
  • F-connector: cable modem.
  • "Date and Time not set": motherboard battery discharged.
  • No audio over HDMI: audio controls are muted, OS not configured for HDMI output.
  • Cloud configuration monitors for usage-based billing: metered.
  • Troubleshooting wireless laptops with intermittent connectivity: verify wireless signal strength.
  • Clicking noise from inside computer: backup the server.
  • Power indicator lights up but no display: power supply is faulty.
  • Printing multiple copies of a multi-page document in order: collate.
  • Slow corporate Internet access from remote user: interference with the wireless signal.
  • The manager needs access to the same files, contacts and email across devices: authenticate to icloud across devices.
  • Shared laser printer is not working from one application: verify the network printer name in the application.
  • Connect four company locations in different countries: WAN.
  • Email messages from the company were not originated from the corporation: configure SPF record in the DNS.
  • Configured VM for dual processors, 16 GB of RAM, and 120 GB of disk space: Hypervisor is required to start this VM.
  • Short smart phone battery life at work: Disable the cellular radio at work