Free CompTIA 220-1201 Practice Questions & Answers 2026 Part5

Question #1

Which of the following is the primary reason the use of rainbow tables is effective?

A. Rainbow tables are precomputed hashes

B. Rainbow tables cover a wide spectrum of attack vectors

C. Rainbow tables can run a persistent DDoS on a target

D. Rainbow tables can utilize custom dictionaries

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Correct Answer: A

Question #2

A technician needs to troubleshoot a user's smartphone that will not connect to its wirelessprovider's service. Which of the following should the technician check first?

A. SIM card

B. Network settings

C. Subscription plan

D. Bluetooth connection

E. Reveal Answer

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Correct Answer: C

Question #3

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 #4

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 #5

Which of the following physical security measures is intended to mitigate tailgating?

A. Biometrics

B. Badge reader

C. Smart card

D. Mantrap

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Correct Answer: A

Question #6

A user reports that a network printer has frequent paper jams. The technician examines the printer and finds no obvious obstructions or foreign objects in the paper path. Which of the following should the technician do to resolve the issue?

A. Check for firmware updates specific to the printer model

B. Inspect and replace the printer rollers

C. Reseat the fuser assembly

D. Clean the printer's corona wire

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Correct Answer: B

Question #7

Which of the following cable types is the most suitable for delivering 10Gb speeds for distances over 328ft (100m) but under 1,312ft (400m)?

A. Multimode fiber

B. Single-mode fiber

C. Cat 6a

D. Cat 6

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Correct Answer: A

Question #8

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 #9

A user is having issues when charging a device with a Lightning cable. The cable is not recognized when it is plugged into the device. This issue is usually resolved by flipping the cable over. This issue does not occur with other devices of the same type. Which of the following would most likely cause the issue?

A. The device needs to be restarted

B. The battery may be swelling and needs inspection

C. The cable is failing and needs to be replaced

D. The charging port is dirty or damaged

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Correct Answer: D

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

A workstation has a 64-bit Windows OS installed. A user would like to install a legacy 32-bit application on that workstation. Which of the following is the user’s BEST option?

A. Install a second OS on the computer that is 32 bit

B. Install the 32-bit application

C. Install a virtual environment on the workstation that has a 32-bit OS and install the application on the VM

D. Install a 64-bit version of the application

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Correct Answer: B

Question #12

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 #13

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 #14

A user contacts the help desk to restore an application that was lost when a System Restore was performed last week. A technician determines the application was emailed to the user from an unknown source and downloaded from a link in the email. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

A. Educate the user

B. Reboot the computer

C. Update the anti-malware software

D. Update the antivirus software

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Correct Answer: C

Question #15

A network administrator must ensure that a printer will still be assigned a specific IP address even if all addresses are depleted. Which of the following network configuration concepts is this describing?

A. VLAN

B. Lease

C. Reservation

D. Exclusion

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Correct Answer: C

Question #16

When a user logs in to a computer, desktop icons and documents are missing. The user only has one account, and none of the personalized settings are there. Everything worked fine the previous day. Which of the following should a technician do to resolve the issue?

A. Perform a system refresh

B. Change the account permissions

C. Repair the profile

D. Restore the data from backup

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Correct Answer: C

Question #17

A help desk technician inspects a laptop keyboard because a single key has stopped working. The technician checks the keyboard for debris. Which of the following actions should the technician do next to troubleshoot the issue cost-effectively?

A. Replace the keyboard

B. Replace the key switch

C. Replace the circuit board

D. Replace the keycap

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Correct Answer: D

Question #18

[Hardware] 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 #19

A technician is installing a new high-end graphics card that uses a 12VHPWR connector. Which of the following is the maximum wattage supported by this power connector?

A. 400W

B. MOW

C. 600W

D. 700W

E. Reveal Answer

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Correct Answer: C

Question #20

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 #21

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? A failing CPU fan may make unusual noises (including clicking) and, if it is not cooling the CPU, the system will quickly overheat and shut down to prevent damage. From CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Official Study Guide, Objective 4.1 -- Troubleshooting hardware problems: ''Overheating due to a failed or obstructed CPU fan can cause frequent shutdowns. Loud noises are a sign the fan should be checked first.'' Verified Source: CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Official Study Guide, Chapter 4: PC Hardware Troubleshooting CompTIA Exam Objectives 220-1101, Domain 4.1 ============

A. Exhaust fan

B. Capacitors

C. CPU fan

D. Intake fan

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Correct Answer: C

Question #22

A user's machine is running slowly, especially when the user tries to browse the Internet. A technician examines the logs and sees several TCP connections from a specific IP address. Which of the following commands should the technician run to determine the FQDN of the device causing this traffic?

A. tracert

B. net use

C. nslookup

D. pathping

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Correct Answer: C

Question #23

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

A. NFC adapter

B. Docking station

C. Port replicator

D. USB dongle

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Correct Answer: B

Question #24

A systems administrator needs to access a Linux device for a few configuration changes. Which of the following should the administrator use to accomplish this task with the LEAST administrative effort?

A. Telnet

B. RDP

C. A PowerShell session

D. SSH

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Correct Answer: D

Question #25

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

A. Infrastructure as a service

B. Security as a service

C. Platform as a service

D. Software as a service

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Correct Answer: A

Question #26

A technician observes slow startup times on a laptop. Which of the following is most likely causing the issue?

A. HDD

B. RAM

C. NIC

D. BIOS

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Correct Answer: A

Question #27

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 #28

A technician is troubleshooting a desktop PC that is plugged into a UPS. The PC loses the system date/time after every power outage. Which of the following should the technician do to resolve the issue? (Choose two.)

A. Run a BIOS update

B. Swap out the RAM

C. Disable NTP in the OS

D. Repair the backup power source

E. Replace the CMOS battery

F. Install a surge protector

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Correct Answer: DE

Question #29

Which of the following allows an internal application to be hosted without managing the underlying OS?

A. SaaS

B. IaaS

C. UCaaS

D. PaaS

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Correct Answer: D

Question #30

A user connects their laptop to a projector in a conference room. Once connected, the user reports the screen is smaller at the bottom than at the top. The user tries restarting the laptop and then disconnecting and reconnecting the cable to the projector. Which of the following should a technician do to resolve the issue?

A. Replace the HDMI cable

B. Power cycle the projector

C. Adjust the keystone

D. Increase the resolution

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Correct Answer: C

Question #31

A technician has been dispatched to a customer site to respond to a virus-cleaning issue a user has been having repeatedly. The customer thinks the technician is doing a poor job and is very upset. Which of the following describes how the technician should handle this situation?

A. Ask open-ended questions about how the workstation is being used and how it became infected

B. Refrain from arguing with the customer; perform the work, and document it for future use

C. Defend the work that was previously performed by showing the customer the cleaning reports

D. Perform a complimentary virus cleaning on the user's workstation

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Correct Answer: A

Question #32

A customer reports inconsistent download speeds on a laptop. The customer uses a smartphone to watch streaming videos and access the Internet on the laptop. The laptop's connection is fast on some days, but it is much slower on other days. The phone's network speed is almost always fast. Which of the following should a technician check FIRST to troubleshoot the issue?

A. The phone's software updates

B. The data plan limit

C. Hotspot encryption

D. The laptop's firewall

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Correct Answer: B

Question #33

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 #34

A user prints a spreadsheet in duplex mode. The spreadsheet is difficult to read because some of the columns spill onto the second side of the page. Which of the following should the user do to prevent the issue but still print on both sides of the page?

A. Turn off duplex printing

B. Try a smaller font size in the spreadsheet

C. Change the page orientation

D. Use a different print driver

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Correct Answer: C

Question #35

A technician is upgrading a Windows OS for a user. The user logs in, opens a third-party web browser, and receives an error message. The technician tries logging in with the administrator account, and the browser works fine. The user tries to log in again but receives the same message as before. The technician then attempts to browse to the program’s directory and gets an access denied error. Which of the following is causing this issue?

A. Renamed system files

B. Changed file permissions

C. Invalid root certificate

D. Browser redirection

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Correct Answer: C

Question #36

A technician is troubleshooting a PoE phone that will not turn on. When a laptop is plugged directlyinto the switchport for the phone the technician sees a data link LED and activity. Which of thefollowing tools should the technician use to verify PoE availability to the phone?

A. etwork tap

B. able tester

C. oopback plug

D. oner probe

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Correct Answer: B

Question #37

Which of the following provides electricity to devices through network cables?

A. Edge router

B. PoE switch

C. Access point

D. Patch panel

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Correct Answer: B

Question #38

A technician needs to move a workstation to a different logical network segment. Which of the following technologies should the technician use?

A. DHCP

B. VLAN

C. DNS

D. VPN

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Correct Answer: B

Question #39

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 #40

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

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Correct Answer: C

Question #41

A technician was approved for four hours of downtime to upgrade an email server. After three-and-a-half hours, the technician was not able to complete the upgrade successfully. The technician then decided to revert to the original email environment, but that also failed and put the technician past the four-hour window. Which of the following should the technician have used to prevent going over the approved window of downtime?

A. Change documentation

B. End user acceptance

C. Risk analysis

D. Back-out plan

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Correct Answer: C

Question #42

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 #43

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 #44

Which of the following is an advantage of using VDI?

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

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Correct Answer: C

Question #45

To which of the following should a technician ground an ESD strap when adding memory to a workstation?

A. Computer chassis

B. Surge protector

C. Wooden workbench

D. Power supply

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Correct Answer: A

Question #46

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 #47

A technician is troubleshooting a laptop's connectivity via its USB-C port to a projector. The same laptop works well when it is connected to a USB-C docking station. The projector is configured as expected, and the USB-C cable was tested on a charging port. Which of the following could be the issue?

A. The USB-C cable requires a power injector

B. The USB-C cable is not compatible with Thunderbolt technology

C. The USB-C cable needs an adapter to work with the laptop

D. The USB-C cable does not support enough power

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Correct Answer: B

Question #48

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 #49

A user's computer has been performing sluggishly. The user reports the computer takes a long time to be ready to use after powering it on. A technician decides to use MSConfig to review the applications that might be causing the slowdown. On which of the following should the technician focus? (Choose two.)

A. Startup

B. Disk Defragmenter

C. Windows Updates

D. Services

E. Disk Cleanup

F. Event Viewer

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Correct Answer: AD

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