220-1101 Exam Dumps - CompTIA A+ Questions and Answers

The best choice for the user's laptop is a 1TB NVMe SSD. NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a high-performance storage protocol designed specifically for solid-state drives (SSDs). It is significantly faster than SATA SSDs and SAS hard drives, making it ideal for users who need fast storage for their laptop. NVMe SSDs also have lower latency and higher bandwidth than traditional hard drives, making them well-suited for data-intensive tasks such as video editing, gaming, and running multiple applications simultaneously. Additionally, NVMe offers more reliable data reliability than traditional hard drives, and is less susceptible to performance degradation over time.

The correct answer is B. Use the Function key.

The explanation is that some laptops have a Function key (Fn) that can be used to toggle the track pad on or off. This can be useful if the user wants to use an external mouse instead of the track pad, or if the track pad is accidentally activated by palm movements. The user should look for a Fn key on their keyboard and a track pad icon on one of the other keys, such as F5 or F9, and press them together to enable or disable the track pad.

This is because the fuser is the part of the printer that heats and melts the toner onto the paper. If the fuser is defective or dirty, it can cause streaks or smudges on printed pages. The system board and the memory are not related to the quality of the print output. The paper tray may cause paper jams or misfeeds, but not streaks on the paper.

TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module, which is a hardware component that securely stores encryption keys and other sensitive data12. TPM can be used to enable hard drive encryption, which is a technology that encrypts the data stored on a hard drive using sophisticated mathematical functions34. Hard drive encryption protects the data from unauthorized access in case the hard drive is lost, stolen, or tampered with.

Asking the user about the symptoms the computer is experiencing is the first step the technician should take when a user reports that a computer has a virus on it. This step helps the technician to gather information and identify the problem before determining a plan of action to resolve it. Running antivirus software, making a backup of the user’s data, or determining a plan of action are not the first steps, but possible actions that can be taken after identifying the problem. 

This is because HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital video cable that can also carry audio signals1. HDMI cables are commonly used to connect devices like Blu-ray players, game consoles, and streaming boxes to HDTVs and monitors. The other options are not capable of carrying audio signals. VGA (Video Graphics Array) is an analog video cable that only carries RGBHV signals12. S-Video (Super Video) is another analog video cable that carries separate luminance and chrominance signals1. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a digital video cable that can carry either analog or digital signals, but not audio1.

The most appropriate way for the technician to receive the latest official drivers for a USB Wi-Fi card is to download them from the vendor’s website. This ensures that the drivers are compatible, updated, and secure. Allowing the OS to install the drivers automatically may not provide the latest or best drivers for the device. Utilizing a third-party, non-OEM driver could cause compatibility or security issues. Running the autoinstall CD could install outdated or unnecessary software along with the drivers

The power supply unit (PSU) is the component that converts AC power from the outlet to DC power for the computer. If the PSU fails, the computer will not turn on. The CPU, RAM, and GPU are not directly related to the power supply and would not prevent the computer from turning on. 

The connector that the IT technician should inspect further is Molex. The Molex connector is used to provide power to the motherboard and other components in the computer. If there is a suspected power issue with the motherboard, the IT technician should inspect the Molex connector to ensure that it is properly connected and providing power to the motherboard1

The message prompting to press "OK" indicates that the printer is waiting for a user input. This suggests that there is some issue with the printer settings, and the most probable cause is that the default paper type has been changed, and the printer needs the user to confirm the paper type before proceeding with the print job. This is a common issue that can occur when the default paper type is not set correctly or has been changed without the user's knowledge.

A multipage misfeed is when more than one sheet of paper feeds into the printer at once, causing paper jams or misprints. A multipage misfeed can be caused by low paper supply or wrinkled paper in the tray, as reported by the user in this case. High latency is not related to paper jams, but to network delays or slow performance. Page orientation refers to whether the page is printed in portrait or landscape mode, which does not affect paper jams either. Driver mismatch could cause printing errors or compatibility issues, but not paper jams.

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a secure method for connecting a remote user's laptop to a corporate server. VPNs use encryption to protect data transmitted over the internet.

Adjusting the lens is the best solution to improve image quality in a projector. The lens can become misaligned over time or during transportation, causing the image to appear fuzzy.

Rapid elasticity is a cloud feature that allows cloud services to scale up or down automatically according to demand or load on the server, without requiring manual intervention or configuration changes by users or administrators.This enables cloud services to provide optimal performance and efficiency at all times, as well as reducing costs by only using resources when needed. Reference: https://www.comptia.org/training/books/a-core-1-220-1101-study-guide (page 98)