Free CompTIA 220-1201 Practice Questions & Answers 2026 Part3

Question #1

An IT specialist compares Bluetooth and NFC technologies for mobile device connectivity. Which of the following statements accurately describes a key difference between the two?

A. NFC is faster than Bluetooth when transferring large files between devices

B. NFC consumes more power than Bluetooth, making it less suitable for devices in which battery conservation is crucial

C. NFC requires pairing with the receiving host, whereas Bluetooth just needs the available connection

D. NFC works best within a few centimeters, but Bluetooth can connect devices that are up to 32ft (10m) apart

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Correct Answer: D

Question #2

Which of the following is an example of VDI?

A. Streaming a GUI to thin clients from a server

B. Provisioning a sandbox as a test environment

C. Providing high-performance workstations with a local OS

D. Launching a virtual machine server on a hypervisor

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Correct Answer: A

Question #3

A technician asks a customer who wants to purchase a new computer a series of open-ended questions. The technician determines the customer wants to use the system mainly to experiment with cross-platform software development using community-maintained tools and strongly prefers an open-source system. Which of the following should the technician recommend?

A. Windows OS

B. CentOS

C. Linux OS

D. macOS

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Correct Answer: C

Question #4

A help desk technician needs to work on a high-volume printer. Users have reported occasional paper jams and smudges appearing on printed documents. Which of the following steps should the technician do next to address these issues?

A. Perform a full factory reset

B. Check and clean the rollers

C. Change all the ink or toner cartridges

D. Replace the fuser

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Correct Answer: B

Question #5

A technician wants to monitor network statistics for devices communicating with one another on the local subnet.

A. Managed switch

B. Router

C. Access point

D. Firewall

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Correct Answer: A

Question #6

A user wants to print files from an overseas office using a shared network folder. The user's laptophas no public-facing internet connectivity. Which of the following can be used to print from theshared network folder?

A. DF

B. SB

C. CL

D. MB

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Correct Answer: D

Question #7

Which of the following could a user employ to maximize module bandwidth when selecting memory for a high- end gaming computer?

A. Error correction

B. RAM voltage

C. Channel configuration

D. Physical module size

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Correct Answer: C

Question #8

A user is unable to access secure applications on their tablet when working from home a couple days per week, but the applications work when in the office. Which of the following services most likely needs to be reconfigured to allow for remote work?

A. Global Positioning System

B. Mobile device management

C. Wi-Fi Protected Access

D. Near-field communication

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Correct Answer: B

Question #9

Joe, a user, cannot read encrypted email messages on a corporate smartphone, but he has been able to read them in the past. A technician restarts Joe's smartphone, but the issue remains. The technician deletes the corporate email account and has Joe re-add it, verifying all settings are correct. Despite these steps, the issue persists.Which of the following is MOST likely causing the issue?

A. The certificate is expired

B. The TPM is bad

C. The phone is not encrypted

D. The incorrect mail server is selected in settings

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Correct Answer: A

Question #10

A user moves a file from one NTFS disk to another NTFS disk. Which of the following describes the changes to the file permissions?

A. The file has both the source and destination permissions

B. The file keeps the source permissions

C. The file permissions have to be set manually

D. The file receives the destination permissions

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Correct Answer: D

Question #11

Which of the following could a user employ to maximize module bandwidth when selecting memory for a high- end gaming computer?

A. Error correction

B. RAM voltage

C. Channel configuration

D. Physical module size

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Correct Answer: C

Question #12

A help desk technician needs to work on a high-volume printer. Users have reported occasional paper jams and smudges appearing on printed documents. Which of the following steps should the technician do next to address these issues?

A. Perform a full factory reset

B. Check and clean the rollers

C. Change all the ink or toner cartridges

D. Replace the fuser

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Correct Answer: B

Question #13

Which of the following connectors is found on an optical networking cable?

A. RJ45

B. LC

C. USB-C

D. Lightning

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Correct Answer: B

Question #14

A technician needs to select PC components with a minimal number of visible internal cables. Which of the following should the technician use?

A. SATA drive connections

B. Liquid cooling

C. Modular power supply

D. Wireless NIC

E. Reveal Answer

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Correct Answer: C

Question #15

A user moves a file from one NTFS disk to another NTFS disk. Which of the following describes the changes to the file permissions?

A. The file has both the source and destination permissions

B. The file keeps the source permissions

C. The file permissions have to be set manually

D. The file receives the destination permissions

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Correct Answer: D

Question #16

A user reports that the printouts from a laser printer have lines and smudges on them. The printer is also intermittently misfeeding the paper. Which of the following components should a technician replace to address this issue?

A. Fuser

B. Maintenance kit

C. Corona wire

D. Toner cartridge

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Correct Answer: B

Question #17

A support technician receives a call stating that a user has added a device to the network. The user used the same configurations from another workstation. When both workstations are turned on, neither can access the network reliably. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

A. The new computer has a duplicate IP address

B. The DNS server is registering both hostnames

C. The network cable was improperly terminated

D. The security on the switchport needs to be reset

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Correct Answer: A

Question #18

Which of the following servers is used to collect data and information about events from a network-connected host?

A. DNS

B. Mail

C. Print

D. Syslog

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Correct Answer: D

Question #19

Joe, a user, cannot read encrypted email messages on a corporate smartphone, but he has been able to read them in the past. A technician restarts Joe's smartphone, but the issue remains. The technician deletes the corporate email account and has Joe re-add it, verifying all settings are correct. Despite these steps, the issue persists.Which of the following is MOST likely causing the issue?

A. The certificate is expired

B. The TPM is bad

C. The phone is not encrypted

D. The incorrect mail server is selected in settings

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Correct Answer: A

Question #20

Each floor at a new corporate facility will have four printers available for all users to print from AH of the printers will be connected with RJ45 and not joined to a domain Which of the following needs to be set up to accomplish this task? (Select two).

A. Printer shares

B. DHCP server

C. Print server

D. Printer subnet

E. SMB configuration

F. Printer Wi-Fi settings

G. Reveal Answer

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Correct Answer: AC

Question #21

When attempting to use a search engine, the user is redirected to an unfamiliar domain every time. A technician scans the computer offline and determines all operating system files and web browser executables are unchanged from the default image. Additionally, no viruses or malware are found on the machine. No other users are having similar issues. Which of the following should be performed NEXT when attempting to diagnose the issue? (Choose two.)

A. Change the DNS settings from using the corporate DNS servers to using 8

B. Check for malicious browser extensions

C. Perform a full reinstall of the operating system

D. Inspect the web proxy settings

E. Recreate the user's profile and migrate the user's files

F. Perform an online repair of the operating system

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Correct Answer: AD

Question #22

Joe, a user, cannot read encrypted email messages on a corporate smartphone, but he has been able to read them in the past. A technician restarts Joe's smartphone, but the issue remains. The technician deletes the corporate email account and has Joe re-add it, verifying all settings are correct. Despite these steps, the issue persists.Which of the following is MOST likely causing the issue?

A. The certificate is expired

B. The TPM is bad

C. The phone is not encrypted

D. The incorrect mail server is selected in settings

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Correct Answer: A

Question #23

A customer has several bare-metal servers running a mix of Windows, Linux, and Unix OSs. The customer wants to consolidate the servers but is concerned about data privacy and recurring costs. Which of the following solutions should a technician recommend?

A. IaaS

B. Containers

C. Type 2 hypervisor

D. VDI

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Correct Answer: B

Question #24

A user is traveling internationally. They can make and receive phone calls but cannot send or receive email. Which of the following would most likely resolve this issue?

A. Disabling the GPS

B. Enabling data roaming

C. Configuring 4G usage only

D. Connecting using a hotspot

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Correct Answer: B

Question #25

Which of the following RAID configurations can lose two drives without data loss?

A. AID 6

B. AID 0

C. AID 1

D. AID 5

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Correct Answer: A

Question #26

A help desk technician needs to work on a high-volume printer. Users have reported occasional paper jams and smudges appearing on printed documents. Which of the following steps should the technician do next to address these issues?

A. Perform a full factory reset

B. Check and clean the rollers

C. Change all the ink or toner cartridges

D. Replace the fuser

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Correct Answer: B

Question #27

A technician needs to select PC components with a minimal number of visible internal cables. Which of the following should the technician use?

A. ATA drive connections

B. iquid cooling

C. odular power supply

D. ireless NIC

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Correct Answer: C

Question #28

A network administrator completed a new network topology diagram for help desk technicians to use when troubleshooting via phone calls. In which of the following locations should the diagram be saved?

A. In an online forum where members can help troubleshoot network issues

B. In a network share that is only accessible by the IT department

C. In a folder on the network administrator's workstation

D. In a network share where all employees of the organization can access it

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Correct Answer: B

Question #29

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?

A. AN

B. AN

C. AN

D. AN

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Correct Answer: C

Question #30

Which of the following resolutions is commonly known as Ultra HD?

A. 1920x1080

B. 2048x1080

C. 3840x2160

D. 7680x4320

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Correct Answer: C

Question #31

Which of the following drive interfaces is typically used in server systems but not in home computers?

A. NVMe

B. SAS

C. SATA

D. PCIe

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Correct Answer: B

Question #32

A user moves a file from one NTFS disk to another NTFS disk. Which of the following describes the changes to the file permissions?

A. The file has both the source and destination permissions

B. The file keeps the source permissions

C. The file permissions have to be set manually

D. The file receives the destination permissions

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Correct Answer: D

Question #33

Which of the following has the GREATEST risk of ESD and damaging electronic components?

A. Vacuum

B. Grounding strap

C. Surge suppressor

D. Battery backup

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Correct Answer: B

Question #34

A customer’s smartphone has been overheating frequently and becoming unresponsive since installing an OS update. A technician has already performed a soft reboot of the device. Which of the following should the technician perform NEXT? (Choose two.)

A. Roll back the OS update

B. Update the PRL

C. Force stop running applications

D. Enable airplane mode

E. Perform a factory reset

F. Run application updates

G. Reset network settings

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Correct Answer: AF

Question #35

A company has a main office and 20 branch offices. The company wants to have a backup network connection to allow connectivity if the main fiber connection goes down. The company does not want to create new infrastructure. Which of the following should the company use?

A. Cable

B. Cellular

C. DSL

D. SAN

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Correct Answer: B

Question #36

An IT specialist compares Bluetooth and NFC technologies for mobile device connectivity. Which of the following statements accurately describes a key difference between the two?

A. NFC is faster than Bluetooth when transferring large files between devices

B. NFC consumes more power than Bluetooth, making it less suitable for devices in which battery conservation is crucial

C. NFC requires pairing with the receiving host, whereas Bluetooth just needs the available connection

D. NFC works best within a few centimeters, but Bluetooth can connect devices that are up to 32ft (10m) apart

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Correct Answer: D

Question #37

Which of the following tools would a technician use to connect wires to an RJ45 connector?

A. Crimper

B. Cable stripper

C. Punchdown

D. Loopback plug

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Correct Answer: A

Question #38

Which of the following drive interfaces is typically used in server systems but not in home computers?

A. NVMe

B. SAS

C. SATA

D. PCIe

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Correct Answer: B

Question #39

A technician is working on a high-end gaming computer that was built several years ago. The customer reports that the system will work OK for a short time, but then the system performs slowly until it finally locks up and turns off. Which of the following should the technician check first?

A. an speed and airflow through the heat sinks

B. oltage input and output from the power supply

C. ile fragmentation on the HDD

D. emory channel configuration and CAS timings

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Correct Answer: A

Question #40

Which of the following could a user employ to maximize module bandwidth when selecting memory for a high- end gaming computer?

A. Error correction

B. RAM voltage

C. Channel configuration

D. Physical module size

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Correct Answer: C

Question #41

A help desk technician needs to work on a high-volume printer. Users have reported occasional paper jams and smudges appearing on printed documents. Which of the following steps should the technician do next to address these issues?

A. Perform a full factory reset

B. Check and clean the rollers

C. Change all the ink or toner cartridges

D. Replace the fuser

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Correct Answer: B

Question #42

A company has a main office and 20 branch offices. The company wants to have a backup network connection to allow connectivity if the main fiber connection goes down. The company does not want to create new infrastructure. Which of the following should the company use?

A. Cable

B. Cellular

C. DSL

D. SAN

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Correct Answer: B

Question #43

A user reports that a phone's integration features consistently stop and restart when charging the phone in a car. A technician checks the phone and finds no malicious applications. Which of the following should the technician do to fix the issue?

A. Clean the connection port

B. Replace the cable with a longer cable

C. Reinstall MDM software on the phone

D. Discharge the battery

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Correct Answer: A

Question #44

A user reports that a phone's integration features consistently stop and restart when charging the phone in a car. A technician checks the phone and finds no malicious applications. Which of the following should the technician do to fix the issue?

A. Clean the connection port

B. Replace the cable with a longer cable

C. Reinstall MDM software on the phone

D. Discharge the battery

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Correct Answer: A

Question #45

Which of the following installation types allows the user to retain data, applications, and settings?

A. Clean

B. Repair

C. In-place

D. Unattended

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Correct Answer: B

Question #46

An IT specialist compares Bluetooth and NFC technologies for mobile device connectivity. Which of the following statements accurately describes a key difference between the two?

A. NFC is faster than Bluetooth when transferring large files between devices

B. NFC consumes more power than Bluetooth, making it less suitable for devices in which battery conservation is crucial

C. NFC requires pairing with the receiving host, whereas Bluetooth just needs the available connection

D. NFC works best within a few centimeters, but Bluetooth can connect devices that are up to 32ft (10m) apart

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Correct Answer: D

Question #47

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?

A. SSD

B. USB

C. HDD

D. RAM

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Correct Answer: A

Question #48

A projector has been shutting down after 30 minutes of use, and it has a strange smell. The technician confirms the power source is not the cause of the issue. Which of the following steps should the technician take next to resolve this issue?

A. Replace the bulb

B. Check the projector configuration

C. Clean the filter

D. Adjust the gamma settings

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Correct Answer: C

Question #49

A technician has enabled port security on a switchport.Which of the following BEST describes the effect this will have?

A. Devices must match a list of allowed MAC addresses before accessing the network

B. Devices need to conform to the policies set forth by the MDM software

C. Data loss prevention software will be monitoring for data exfiltration on the port

D. A firewall is actively monitoring the network traffic using heuristic analysis

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Correct Answer: A

Question #50

A technician is installing a new printer. After registering the printer, the technician receives an email from the manufacturer stating there is a security vulnerability that can be remediated. Which of the following steps should the technician take next?

A. Disable wireless connectivity

B. Enable audit logging

C. Update the firmware

D. Disable the default gateway on the printer

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Correct Answer: C

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