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CompTIA 220-1201 CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam (2026) Exam Practice Test

Demo: 61 questions
Total 411 questions

CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam (2026) Questions and Answers

Question 1

An office manager reports that a printer is experiencing performance issues. Printouts are smudging when they are handled, and, recently, whenever the manager tries to print oversized documents, the paper jams before anything is printed on it.

INSTRUCTIONS

Using the available printer parts, replace only the faulty components on the office printer to resolve the stated issues.

If at any time you would like to bring back the initial state of the simulation, please click the Reset All button.

Options:

Question 2

Laura, a customer, has instructed you to configure her home office wireless access point.

She plans to use the wireless network for finances and has requested that the network be setup with the highest encryption possible.

Additionally, Laura knows that her neighbors have wireless networks and wants to ensure that her network is not being interfered with by the other networks.

She requests that the default settings be changed to the following.

Wireless Name: HomeWiFi

Shared Key: CompTIA

Router Password: Secure$1

Finally, Laura wants to ensure that only her laptop and Smartphone can connect to the network.

Laptop: IP Address 192.168.1.100

Hardware Address: 00:0A:BF:03:C4:54

Smartphone: IP Address 192.168.1.101

Hardware Address: 09:2C:D0:22:3F:11

INSTRUCTIONS

Configure Laura’s wireless network using the network adapter window.

If at any time you would like to bring back the initial state of the situation, please click the Reset All button.

Options:

Question 3

A customer built a computer for gaming, sourcing individual components and then assembling the system. The OS starts up, but within a few minutes the machine locks up. The customer brought the computer to a technician to diagnose the issue.

Options:

Question 4

A third-party contractor recently installed a new switch, router, and cabling for a small

corporate office. After the installation, users started experiencing issues connecting to

resources over the network.

INSTRUCTIONS

Click on each PC and server to review outputs. From the remediation section on

the right, select an issue and solution for each device.

Options:

Question 5

A technician is installing a wireless access point and is required to run all cabling and make patch cords if necessary.

INSTRUCTIONS

Part 1

For each cable type, click the (+) to select the appropriate connector and tool.

part 2

An access point was moved and no longer has connectivity. Connect the access point, patch panel, and switch by clicking the (+) to select the appropriate cable end for each corresponding location to create a link.

The link will be visible after making the second selection of each pair.

Cable ends may be used multiple times, and all placeholders will be filled.

Options:

Question 6

A user reports poor performance on the application server.

INSTRUCTIONS

Click on Server 1 and Server 2 and review the information presented in each chart to

determine which drives need to be replaced.

Select the appropriate replacement drive that should be used, for the least performance degradation to the server.

If at any time you would like to bring back the initial state of the simulation, please click the Reset All button.

Options:

Question 7

A small ISP has hired a new technician Joe, the new technician, is being trained to configure customers* home networks The trailing instructor gives me technician a starter kit with cables, cable ends, and other network equipment and asks mm to build a working network.

The computer should be connected to have internet connectivity and the phone should be connected to have a dial tone.

INSTRUCTIONS

Use the appropriate cables. cable ends, tools and equipment to configure the network ana connect an components accordingly

There are 3 steps and the simulation starts on step 1.

Options:

Question 8

A customer has contacted you about building two new desktops. The first desktop will be a gaming workstation. The customer requirements include:

Playing the newest games at a high frame rate

Fast game load times

Enough storage to have several games installed at once

High-end audio

No concern about cost

Running the current Windows OS

The second workstation will be a family workstation. The requirements include:

Capability for word processing, videoconferencing, and basic web surfing

Minimal cost, as long as it meets the requirements

Running the current Windows OS

Options:

Question 9

An office manager reports that a printer is experiencing performance issues. Printouts

are smudging when they are handled, and, recently whenever they need to print legal

sized documents, the paper jams before anything is printed on it.

The following paper sizes are used:

Letter (8.5x11in/21.59x27.94cm)

Legal (8.5x14in/21.59x35.56cm)

Oversized (11x17in/27.94x43.18cm)

INSTRUCTIONS

Using the dropdown menus, select from the

available printer parts to replace only the

faulty components on the office printer to

resolve the stated issues.

If at any time you would like to bring back

the initial state of the simulation, please click

the Reset All button.

Options:

Question 10

A customer recently experienced a power outage at a SOHO. The customer does not think the components are connected properly. A print job continued running for several minutes after the power failed, but the customer was not able to interact with the computer.

Once the UPS stopped beeping, all functioning devices also turned off.

In case of a future power failure, the customer wants to have the most time available to save cloud documents and shut down the computer without losing any data.

INSTRUCTIONS

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Based on the customer's requirements, connect the customer's devices to the proper outlets. Select the power source for the Surge Protector and UPS. This may require reselecting dropdowns or removing tokens.

Each token may only be used once.

If at any time you would like to bring back the initial state of the simulation, please click the Reset All button.

Options:

Question 11

User at site A is reporting dropped VolP calls when using a softphone application.

However, users at site B are not experiencing any issues. The VolP provider has a tool to troubleshoot connectivity Issues.

Click on each tab to investigate the cause of the dropped calls. In Part 1, type help in each terminal to view a list of available commands. Then, select the correct answer for each question. In Part 2, make unnecessary network configuration changes to resolve

reported issue.

Options:

Question 12

A technician is diagnosing several device issues reported by employees.

INSTRUCTIONS

Click on each device to review the issue. Then select the appropriate issue and solution

from the drop-down menu. Each option may be used more than once.

Options:

Question 13

A computer displays an error message indicating there is insufficient storage when installing applications. The user reports slow application load times. Which of the following replacement components would best resolve this issue?

Options:

A.

SSD

B.

USB

C.

HDD

D.

RAM

Question 14

A company wants to have fast read speeds for its locally stored data. Which of the following configurations has the lowest cost to fulfill this requirement?

Options:

A.

RAID 0

B.

RAID 1

C.

RAID 5

D.

RAID 10

Question 15

Which internet connection type will most likely experience interference from rain?

Options:

A.

Fiber

B.

Cable

C.

Satellite

D.

DSL

Question 16

Two workstations are connected to a LAN that does not have internet access. A user reports that they are unable to access a network service after a power outage. The web page warns the user that the site is insecure. Which of the following will most likely resolve the certificate error? (Select two)

Options:

A.

Renewing the SSL certificate

B.

Setting the system date and time in the BIOS

C.

Replacing the CMOS battery

D.

Adjusting the browser security settings

E.

Opening the HTTPS port on the workstation's firewall

F.

Scanning the LAN for unauthorized devices

Question 17

A technician needs to confirm that desktop PCs can be deployed to a global, remote workforce. Which of the following specifications should the technician validate?

Options:

A.

Input voltage

B.

BIOS language support

C.

Supply chain security

D.

Power efficiency

Question 18

A user with a home office wants to add additional devices to the existing internet service while maintaining minimal cost and administration. Which of the following provides the needed functionality?

Options:

A.

DSL modem

B.

Firewall

C.

Unmanaged switch

D.

Cable modem

Question 19

A customer needs to install a new printer in their network. The customer reports that users had intermittent connectivity issues with previous printers. Which of the following should the technician configure on the new printer to prevent this issue?

Options:

A.

Gateway IP address

B.

DHCP IP address

C.

Static IP address

D.

Public IP address

Question 20

A user's smartphone frequently disconnects from Wi-Fi networks, particularly in crowded areas like airports and coffee shops. The user also notices that their device shows a lower Wi-Fi signal strength compared to other devices in the same location. Which of the following is likely contributing to the smartphone's Wi-Fi connectivity issues?

Options:

A.

The smartphone's antenna may be malfunctioning.

B.

The smartphone may have an outdated Wi-Fi standard.

C.

The smartphone may be experiencing interference from nearby devices.

D.

The smartphone's power settings may be affecting performance.

Question 21

A user's laptop keyboard is distorted and no longer flat. Which laptop component most likely failed?

Options:

A.

Battery

B.

RAM

C.

Keyboard

D.

HDD

Question 22

A multifunction printer in a small office recently had issues with scan-to-email functionality. The manufacturer has an update ready to fix the printer issues. Which of the following would a technician most likely deploy to remediate the issue?

Options:

A.

Firmware

B.

Driver

C.

OS update

D.

HSM

Question 23

Which of the following is used primarily for archiving data?

Options:

A.

PAN

B.

MAN

C.

SAN

D.

LAN

E.

WAN

Question 24

A technician connects a WISP modem to a portable router in order to provide an Ethernet connection to a laptop. Which of the following network types has the technician configured?

Options:

A.

WAN

B.

SAN

C.

PAN

D.

MAN

Question 25

A technician is setting up a new multifunction device to be used over a shared network connection. Copier functions need to be restricted to only office employees. Which of the following should the technician perform after configuring the device to use a print server that exists on the domain?

Options:

A.

SMTP implementation

B.

Firmware update

C.

User authentication

D.

SMB configuration

Question 26

Which of the following ports is commonly used for remote desktop connections?

Options:

A.

137

B.

445

C.

3389

D.

4443

Question 27

Which of the following cables should be installed if nearby electromagnetic interference is a possibility?

Options:

A.

STP

B.

UTP

C.

Thunderbolt

D.

USB

Question 28

A technician is experimenting with network configurations and has connected two laptops to an unmanaged switch. The technician configured one of the laptops with a static IP address of 192.168.1.1 and the other with a static IP address of 192.168.2.2. The laptops are not communicating with each other. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this issue?

Options:

A.

The technician needs to use a hub instead of a switch.

B.

The wireless NICs are malfunctioning.

C.

PoE interferes with intersubnet communication.

D.

The laptops do not have access to a router.

Question 29

A technician purchases a device that connects directly to the rear of a laptop and provides a one-to-one match for every peripheral connection. Which of the following best describes this device?

Options:

A.

USB hub

B.

Docking station

C.

KVM switch

D.

Port replicator

Question 30

A client is unable to unlock their smartphone. When they try to enter their code, the input is unsuccessful. Which of the following components has most likely failed?

Options:

A.

Charging port

B.

Touch screen

C.

OLED

D.

Biometric scanner

Question 31

Which of the following is an advantage of using VDI?

Options:

A.

Authentication is not required on a domain.

B.

Licensing costs are minimized.

C.

Less manual configuration is needed for each workstation.

D.

A virus is automatically contained locally.

Question 32

Some users are unable to access their workstations. An administrator runs ipconfig on one of the workstations and sees the following:

The administrator runs the following command and receives this output:

Which of the following is the source of issue?

Options:

A.

Web server

B.

Router

C.

DNS

D.

DHCP

Question 33

Which of the following storage options would a technician most likely recommend to have large amounts of affordable capacity without concern for read times on a desktop computer?

Options:

A.

750GB NVMe M.2 SSD

B.

2x 1TB PCIe SSD in RAID 1

C.

2TB SATA 3.5" 5,400rpm HDD

D.

4TB SAS 2.5" 15,000rpm HDD

Question 34

A technician is setting up a scan-to-SMB function on a multifunction printer. Which of the following connection types should the technician configure?

Options:

A.

Email server

B.

SFTP connection

C.

Network share

D.

Print services

Question 35

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?

Options:

A.

MOW

B.

MAN

C.

MFA

D.

MAM

Question 36

Which of the following allows for a beam of light to transmit data through a flexible cable?

Options:

A.

Coaxial

B.

HDMI

C.

Thunderbolt

D.

Single-mode fiber

Question 37

A user can connect their laptop to the internet in the main office. However, when the user places the laptop on top of a motor on the factory floor, there is no internet connectivity. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this issue?

Options:

A.

Jitter

B.

Insufficient power levels

C.

External interference

D.

High latency

Question 38

Which of the following is designed to be used in commercial spaces?

Options:

A.

USB 3.1 Gen 2

B.

Straight tip fiber connector

C.

Plenum cabling

D.

Cat 8

Question 39

A help desk technician investigates a laser printer issue. Smudges are appearing on the printed pages, but they are not present on the document that was sent to the printer. Which of the following should the technician do first to diagnose the issue?

Options:

A.

Use a different kind of printing paper.

B.

Inspect the printer drum.

C.

Update the printer firmware.

D.

Replace the toner.

Question 40

A company needs to develop a disaster recovery solution based on virtual machines. Which of the following service models is the most suitable?

Options:

A.

Infrastructure as a Service

B.

Security as a Service

C.

Platform as a Service

D.

Software as a Service

Question 41

A healthcare facility is printing government documents on preprinted forms. The output has shifted downward on the paper, and the printed data is not aligned with the blank spaces on the forms. Which of the following should a technician do first?

Options:

A.

Verify that the correct paper type is loaded into the tray.

B.

Make sure that PostScript drivers are being used.

C.

Check the orientation settings of the printer.

D.

Ensure that the pickup rollers are firmly gripping the paper.

Question 42

A user reports intermittent latency when accessing an internal website hosted at a remote office. Which of the following should a technician do? (Select two)

Options:

A.

Run ipconfig /all

B.

Run ping -t

C.

Run nslookup

D.

Examine the physical switchport

E.

Configure QoS

F.

Run tracert

G.

Call ISP

Question 43

An IT specialist is setting up a new, custom computer. The specialist wants to minimize the number of power cables to keep the internal components organized and uncluttered. Which of the following power supply types should the specialist use?

Options:

A.

Modular

B.

Redundant

C.

Linear

D.

External

Question 44

Which of the following DNS record types is used to direct email to a mail server?

Options:

A.

CNAME

B.

SRV

C.

MX

D.

SOA

Question 45

Which of the following types of connectors does an IDE hard drive use for power?

Options:

A.

F type

B.

SC

C.

Molex

D.

Lightning

Question 46

Which of the following wireless networking technologies primarily operates in the 5GHz frequency band?

Options:

A.

Bluetooth

B.

802.11ac

C.

NFC

D.

RFID

Question 47

A network printer does not release a user's final print job from the queue, but the user's other print jobs successfully printed a few moments before. Other users can print without issues. Which of the following should the user check first to solve the issue?

Options:

A.

If the print job is configured to a tray or manual feed

B.

If the computer and printer are connected to the same network

C.

If the print queue is full and will not allow additional jobs

D.

If the printer has stopped due to empty trays

Question 48

A student configures a wireless SOHO network to connect four laptops and one multifunction printer. All laptops must have internet access and be able to use the printer. Which of the following settings ensures the printer is always available?

Options:

A.

Configure dynamic IPs for the laptops and a static IP for the printer on the same subnet.

B.

Manually assign IP addresses to the laptops and printer based on the public IP from the ISP.

C.

Use APIPA for laptops and connect the printer to the ISP router.

D.

Use dynamic IP addresses from the ISP router for all the devices.

Question 49

A user connects a company-issued laptop to a 4K TV but can only get 1080p resolution on the TV. The technician confirms that the laptop is capable of producing a 4K output. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

Options:

A.

The TV firmware is out of date

B.

The HDMI cable version is incorrect

C.

The laptop firmware is not current

D.

The CPU cannot keep up with the transcoding

Question 50

A company deploys its infrastructure in self-operated data centers. The company recently migrated some of its applications to a public cloud. Which of the following most accurately describes the cloud model the company is following?

Options:

A.

Public

B.

Hybrid

C.

Community

D.

Private

Question 51

A user reports intermittent Wi-Fi issues in an open office. Other users are not affected. What is the most likely cause?

Options:

A.

Interference from other Wi-Fi signals

B.

All users are on the same frequency

C.

The laptop’s wireless card is malfunctioning

D.

The antenna is near a device creating electromagnetic interference

Question 52

A user on the edge of a building reports slow Wi-Fi and intermittent drops. Which action will solve the issue?

Options:

A.

Enable the 5GHz band

B.

Run ipconfig /flushdns

C.

Upgrade laptop to Wi-Fi 6 NIC

D.

Install additional wireless APs around the location

Question 53

A major retailer is moving its online shopping website to the cloud and wants to expand its server resources as needed during busier shopping days. Which of the following should the retailer consider?

Options:

A.

Location

B.

Elasticity

C.

Availability

D.

Multitenancy

Question 54

A user prints a job from a laser printer. The user wipes the page, and the words and images come off of it. The technician replaces the toner cartridge, but the issue persists. Which of the following components should the technician replace next?

Options:

A.

Fuser

B.

Drum

C.

Developer roller

D.

Discharge lamp

Question 55

Which of the following utilizes specialized ports on a laptop to expand the local connection options?

Options:

A.

NFC adapter

B.

Docking station

C.

Port replicator

D.

USB dongle

Question 56

An office manager wants to scan a contract that is approximately 300 pages. The office manager is concerned the process will take a long time because each page must be scanned individually. Which of the following can the office manager use to increase the speed of scanning?

Options:

A.

Flatbed scanner

B.

Duplexing

C.

Automatic document feeder

D.

Orientation configuration

Question 57

Which of the following are radio frequency connections? (Select two.)

Options:

A.

Cable

B.

Satellite

C.

DSL

D.

Cellular

E.

Ethernet

F.

Fiber

Question 58

A user returns from a trip and discovers a computer that is connected to the LAN times out intermittently Upon investigation, a technician finds the RJ45 pin is not property terminated Which of the following networking tools is most appropriate to fix the issue?

Options:

A.

Toner probe

B.

Cable tester

C.

Punchdown

D.

Crimper

Question 59

A technician is troubleshooting a workstation that repeatedly shuts down within ten minutes of being turned on. The technician notices a loud clicking sound coming from inside the case. Which of the following components should the technician check first?

Options:

A.

Exhaust fan

B.

Capacitors

C.

CPU fan

D.

Intake fan

Question 60

The output from a dot matrix printer has become lighter over time. Which of the following should a technician do to fix the issue?

Options:

A.

Clean the printhead.

B.

Replace the ribbon.

C.

Install a maintenance kit.

D.

Calibrate the alignment.

Question 61

A technician receives a notification after a network outage that indicates the printer is not reachable. Which of the following printer settings should the technician implement to prevent this issue in the future?

Options:

A.

Gateway

B.

Static IP

C.

APIPA

D.

DHCP

Demo: 61 questions
Total 411 questions