EMT Practice Test

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Question1: A systems administrator is attempting to resolve a ticket regarding an issue with an email server. The administrator is covering for a coworker who was previously working on the ticket. The coworker already gathered facts about the issue and spoke with users concerning their missing emails. The coworker also discovered the email server's retention policy was updated shortly before users first noticed the issue. Which of the following should the systems administrator do NEXT to resolve the email issue?

Question2: An administrator is replacing 15,000rpm hard drives in a server. Which of the following is the interface type the drives most likely use?

Question3: A user submitted a ticket to report an issue with a new printer that is no longer accepting new print jobs. The technician verifies the printer is on and notices the printer LCD screen has the following error message:
Paper Jam, Jam in fuser.
Which of the following is the MOST efficient next step the technician should complete?

Question4: Which of the following allows several websites from different companies to be housed on the same virtual server?

Question5: A technician tries installing different toners to fix a printer that is printing blank pages, but the issue persists. Which of the following is most likely causing the issue?

Question6: A technician is investigating the output shown on a monitor. The output is clear, but it has a pink hue. The technician has replaced the video card and updated the graphics drivers. Which of the following would be the MOST likely cause?

Question7: Which of the following is a valid use for PaaS?

Question8: A small office has a wireless network with several access points for roaming laptop use. Users occasionally report that the wireless connection drops or becomes very slow. Users have confirmed that this issue only happens when connected to the office wireless network. Which of the following would MOST likely be the cause?

Question9: A laser printer is making humming and grinding noises, and the printouts have ghost images on the pages. Which of the following should be replaced?

Question10: Which of the following protocols provides the fastest bandwidth?

Question11: Which of the following is an unsecure remote access protocol?

Question12: A user's track pad has stopped working. Which of the following should the user do to resolve the track pad's functionality?

Question13: A user's phone overheated earlier in the day, which caused the battery to expand in the case Which of the following should the technician advise the user to do first?

Question14: A technician needs to assign an IP address to a Windows PC, but a network connection is unavailable. Which of the following tools would be best for the technician to use?

Question15: A customer reports that, after a technician replaced a laptop screen, the laptop is only able to connect to a Wi-Fi network if it is positioned very close to a wireless access point. Which of the following should the technician verify first?

Question16: After a corporate office upgraded its Ethernet wiring, a number of users are unable to access the internet. A technician establishes a theory for troubleshooting the issue and tests it, but the theory is incorrect. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Question17: Which of the following is the best example of SaaS?

Question18: A technician is setting up a new desktop computer and will be installing the hard drive directly on the motherboard without using cables to connect it. Which of the following will the technician be installing?

Question19: While configuring a new network printer, a technician observes that the router cannot use a specific static IP address due to security restrictions. Which of the following should the technician use to ensure the printer always gets the same IP address even if the router is restarted?

Question20: A Microsoft Windows user is preparing to work in another country and needs to comply with corporate policy for data protection when copying files to portable medi a. Which of the following solutions would MOST likely satisfy this requirement?

Question21: An administrator needs to configure RAID for a video-rendering workstation at minimal cost. The solution should have high read/write performance and maximum drive storage utilization. Redundancy is not a concern. Which of the following RAID configurations should the administrator use?

Question22: Which of the following commonly uses NFC?

Question23: Which of the following is the best environment for an engineer to use for research purposes?

Question24: A help desk technician receives a ticket regarding a non-functioning printer The ticket states the printer is no longer producing legible prints. and everything that prints appears as symbols. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this issue?

Question25: A technician needs to add storage to a workstation. The workstation does not have room to add any internal storage, so the technician plans to add an external storage device. Which of the following connection types should the technician MOST likely use?

Question26: A users wireless laptop stopped working A technician replaced the wireless card, but the wireless range is now limited. Which of the following should the technician perform next?

Question27: Which of the following configurations is used to logically segregate computers that are physically connected to the same network?

Question28: A user reports that a laptop's display is too dim. Which of the following should a technician try first to troubleshoot the issue?

Question29: A customer reports a network connectivity issue. A technician discovers that LAN ports have been damaged during remodeling. Which of the following tools should the technician use to fix the issue?

Question30: A technician needs to install a cost-effective storage device into a rackmount server that will be used as a VM host. This storage will be used for all VMs that run from the server. Which of the following should be used?

Question31: A network technician has been tasked with creating a patch cable. The RJ45 connectors will not slay attached to the cable. Which of the following tools Is needed to fix this Issue?

Question32: A user reports the following:
1. When accessing large images, PC performance is degraded.
2. When accessing small text files, PC performance is as expected.
Which of the following is the most likely cause of the performance issues?

Question33: A user called the help desk to request assistance with selecting appropriate storage to back up a large collection of DVDs and photos in the most economical way. Which of the following should the help desk recommend?

Question34: Users have been reporting slow network traffic in a branch office, and the technician needs to determine if packet loss is occurring on the network. Which of the following would the technician most likely use to passively assess the network traffic issue?

Question35: A technician is commissioning a workstation that is required to have mirrored storage, utilizing two 4TB drives that support one failure. Which of the following BEST meets these requirements?

Question36: A user is requesting a headset that can be physically connected to a laptop for online conference calls. Which of the following connections should the headset use?

Question37: A technician is upgrading the power supply of a workstation that is running multiple GPUs in an SLI configuration. Which of the following cables is needed to ensure the power supply can support the workstation?

Question38: A technician is troubleshooting a PC that makes grinding noises and eventually shuts down. The technician determines the PC is overheating. Which of the following is most likely failing?

Question39: A user's desktop PC shuts down suddenly every few hours. A technician smells burning coming from the back of the PC where it is connected to the wall socket. Which of the following should the technician do first to identify the issue?

Question40: A tier one technician has spent the past thirty minutes troubleshooting an Issue With an end user's network connection After a solution was implemented, the end user rebooted the system, tested the Issue, and confirmed the Issue was resolved. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

Question41: A laptop PC user is reporting issues with the hard drive. A filesystem check shows that all files are accessible and the filesystem is clean. After the check, the PC still issues a hard drive error message. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the error?

Question42: A business purchased a new multifunction printer that will be used to photocopy documents with hundreds of pages. A technician is configuring the printer. Which of the following features should the technician ensure is set up?

Question43: A company uses legacy accounting software, and no replacement is available. Which of the following virtualization solutions will the company MOST likely select?

Question44: A technician plans to upgrade a laptop's RAM from 4GB to 16GB. Which of the following should the technician do?

Question45: Which of the following technologies can allow multiple networks to traverse a switch?

Question46: A user is traveling to another country and will be unable to get personal cell phone service after the plane lands. Which of the following should the user update to resolve the issue?

Question47: An administrator chose a shared-tenant model for a cloud deployment. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason the administrator chose this model?

Question48: A technician is receiving reports that the entire office sporadically loses network connectivity throughout the day. The technician determines the root cause to be EMI. Which of the following cable mediums would be the MOST cost effective without sacrificing system performance?

Question49: When a page that was printed on a laser printer is touched. the image on the paper smears. Which of the following is most likely the cause of this issue?

Question50: A technician is installing a WAP in the company break room. The new access point should have a rating of higher than 50Mbps and minimal range to avoid interference with other access points. Which of the following 802.11 standards should the technician select?

Question51: A technician is upgrading the memory on a server that processes payment information online. Which of the following types of memory would the technician most likely install?

Question52: A user is installing a new display on a desktop computer that only has a single DVI port for video input and a single HDMI port tot video output Which of me following does the technician need to complete the setup?

Question53: A company would like to take advantage of the cost savings of cloud computing by only paying for the resources used. Which of the following will BEST address this need?

Question54: An integrated webcam on a user's laptop broke, so a technician installed a temporary, external webcam_ Since the extemal webcam installation, other users can only see part of the user's face during videoconferences. Which of the following best describes the reason for this issue?

Question55: A user receives the following error when trying to reboot a computer:

Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this error message?

Question56: An integrated webcam on a user's laptop broke, so a technician installed a temporary, external webcam. Since the external webcam installation, other users can only see part of the user's face during videoconferences. Which of the following BEST describes the reason for this issue?

Question57: A user frequently edits large files and saves them locally on a laptop_ The user has recently begun experiencing performance issues and needs a cost-effective hardware upgrade.
Which of the following is the best way to meet the user's requirements?

Question58: After a company upgraded its network infrastructure, a user's desktop has been experiencing slow network speeds. Which of the following should a technician do first to improve desktops connectivity performance?

Question59: A user dropped a laptop while it was turned on. The hard drive now makes a clicking sound, and the laptop will not start up. Which of the following most likely explains this situation?

Question60: Employees are concerned about sensitive data being printed on a shared multifunction printer located in a high-traffic hallway. Which of the following should a technician do to address this concern?

Question61: Which of the following is the MAXIMUM power PoE+ provides?

Question62: The IT department at an insurance brokerage needs to acquire laptops that have built-in fingerprint readers in order to create a more secure environment. Which of the following would be the MOST secure way to implement the fingerprint readers?

Question63: Which of the following cloud models allows an organization to retain data on site as well as in the cloud?

Question64: An engineer is installing a 500W power supply in a server that requires continuous availability. Which of the following is the most suitable type of power supply for the application?

Question65: After an IT department implements SSL redirection, users report being unable to access a random number generator opened within a web browser.
Which of the following should a technician do first to troubleshoot this issue?

Question66: A user calls the help desk lot assistance configuring an Android phone with a new NFC-enabled speaker that will be used for an upcoming conference call. The user was unable to direct the phone's audio to the NFC speaker. Which of the following sequences should the help desk technician walk the customer through to accomplish this task?

Question67: A user connects a smartphone to a laptop. Which of the following types of networks has the user created?

Question68: An analyst has replaced the motherboard in a desktop computer that previously overheated. The analyst presses the power button, hears three beeps, and sees the screen is black.
Which of the following is the best action for the analyst to take to fix this issue?

Question69: A technician is running a 279ft (85m) network cable between buildings that will share conduit with a large power cable. Which of the following is the most appropriate cable for the technician to use for this project?

Question70: A technician needs to recommend an internet connection for a customer who travels around the world and wants to have connectivity while visiting remote camping locations. Some of the locations the customer visits have limited or unreliable cellular service. Which of the following connection types should the technician recommend?

Question71: A user needs to transfer files from an Apple phone to a workstation. Which of the following connection types should the user utilize?

Question72: The help desk received a ticket regarding Issues with a laser printer. The printer has had repairs previously for scanning Issues. Currently, the printed text is not adhering properly to the paper. Which of the following should be replaced lo resolve this Issue?

Question73: Which of the following internet connection types would be the most readily available for users located on unimproved land that lacks infrastructure?

Question74: An end user reports that the time and date on a desktop resets after shutdown, and subsequently, the device reboots. The next day, the desktop does not load the OS and is stuck at a black screen with the following message:

Which of the following would be the BEST action to take next?

Question75: An administrator is replacing a cable that uses a DB9 connector VVhich of the following cables is the administrator replacing?

Question76: 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.

Question77: Which of the following would be BEST reason to use a virtual machine as a sandbox?

Question78: A company wants to give third-party developers access to the corporate network through desktop environments that the company can control. Which of the following can BEST achieve these requirements?

Question79: While implementing a non-carrier-grade wireless backhaul, a technician notices the current channel selection is externally polluted with various RF signals. Upon performing a spectral analysis, the technician discovers a channel containing almost no RF pollution. Unfortunately, the technician is unable to select that channel. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason for this issue?

Question80: A user reports that all print jobs sent to a laser printer have random and incorrect characters throughout the pages. Which of the fallowing actions should the technician do to resolve this issue?

Question81: A technician unboxed a new computer, plugged it in to a UPS. and connected the requested peripherals. The computer lights and fans turn on, but the technician hears three loud, consecutive beeps during boot. Which of the following actions will remediate the issue?

Question82: An organization has some computers running macOS and some computers running Windows. The computers running macOS also need to run a piece of software that is only available on Windows. Which of the following BEST describes the solution for running Windows software on a computer running macOS?

Question83: Which of the following virtualization technologies allows Linux and Windows operating system to run concurrently?

Question84: Which of the following is the best reason to set up a virtual sandbox?

Question85: Which of the following translates a hostname to IP addresses?

Question86: A user calls the help desk about a 4K monitor that will not output an image from a desktop. The monitor was working previously but now shows a black screen with a message stating a signal is not detected. The desktop is connected via HDMI, and the monitor has an empty DVI port. Which of the following steps should the technician perform first?
(Select two).

Question87: A user has been having issues charging a laptop after turning it on and has noticed the laptop screen is dim. Which of the following components most likely needs to be replaced?

Question88: A technician is diagnosing a workstation that shuts down unexpectedly during a butn-in test. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause for this symptom?

Question89: A technician is upgrading the power supply of a workstation that is running multiple GPUs in an SLI configuration. Which of the following cables is needed to ensure the power supply can support the workstation?

Question90: A user reports a tablet restarts on its own every five to ten minutes. In addition, the tablet has intermittent issues with charging. The technician gives the user a new power adapter and charging cable, and the technician also tries resetting the OS. but the issue persists. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

Question91: A network technician is working to locate an end user's Cat 6 cable within a network rack. The server rack is poorly documented, and a cable management system has not been implemented_ Which of the following would be the best tool to best identify the correct cable?

Question92: A technician is connecting a hands-free car system via Bluetooth. Which of the following is a security feature that should be used for this task?

Question93: A user uploads a file to a storage location that is accessible via a web browser and a client application. The user's coworkers can access the file as well. The service that the file is stored with is provided by a third party for a monthly fee. The third party's service is available to any business or consumer who would like to use the service. Which of the following BEST describes the type of service that is in use?

Question94: A technician replaces a laptop hard drive with an M.2 SSD. When the technician reboots the laptop, the laptop does not detect the SSD. Which of the following should the technician configure for the system?

Question95: A technician is replacing the RAM on an entry-level server with hot-swappabte components. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

Question96: A technician is configuring a workstation to be used as a VM host. After installing the necessary software, the technician is unable to create any VMs. Which of the following actions should be performed?

Question97: A user is having an issue with the touch screen on a mobile device. When the user touches the screen, the intended target is not selected. Which of the following would be the BEST action for a technician to take to resolve the issue?

Question98: An administrator is replacing 15.000rpm hard drives in a server. Which of the following is the interface type the drives most likely use?

Question99: A technician is setting up a device to use two-factor authentication. Which of the following meets this requirement?

Question100: Which of the following network devices should a technician install in order to isolate voice traffic on the network?

Question101: A user added a heater underneath a desk, row an external monitor not working. A technician wanted the monitor gets power. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Question102: A printer technician receives a support request for a laser printer that sometimes cuts off the bottom of the print job. During troubleshooting the technician notices that affected jobs are set for 8.5in x 14in (216mm x 356mm) paper and only print from a particular paper tray. Which of the following actions should the technician perform NEXT?

Question103: A user reports that files are taking hours to transfer from a device to an external USB drive. The technician confirms that the device's cables are connected and the correct USB port is being used. Which of the following steps should the technician take next when troubleshooting the issue?

Question104: An end user needs to upgrade the hard drive on a laptop and wants one that is fast and shock resistant. Which of the following is the BEST option for this end user?

Question105: A company has implemented a policy that allows employees to use personal devices to perform work duties. Which of the following policies should the technician activate to protect company information?

Question106: A user reports that when pressing a radio button on a tablet, an item a couple of inches to the right of the pressed button gets selected instead. Which of the following components may need to be replaced?

Question107: An internet service provider is delivering service through a copper medium with shared customer bandwidth. Which of the following services has most likely been installed?

Question108: 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.

Question109: A technician needs to determine where a printer is connected on a patch panel. Which of the following is the best tool for the technician to use tolocate the port?

Question110: A technician is setting up a new laptop for a user who wants to be able to quickly pack up the laptop and leave if needed. The user has the following accessories:
* USB badge reader
* USB badge printer
* USB signature pad
* 3.5mm headset
* HDMI external monitor
* Mouse
Which of the following is the best way to meet the user's requirement?

Question111: Which of the following controls the flow of users connecting to web server farms and prevents overutilization on any individual server?

Question112: A user's laptop has been slow to respond for the past few days. The user has run a virus scan, deleted temporary files, closed unnecessary programs, and rebooted the laptop, but the issue persists. Which of the following steps should the technician take next?

Question113: An engineer is experiencing unexpected reboots on a graphics workstation when rendering complex 3-D models. The workstation is configured with a 115V power supply that is rated at 200W and connected to a UPS. The central processing unit contains 16 hyperthreaded cores, and a discrete graphics solution utilizing an 8-pin power connector is installed in a PCI Express x16 slot. Which of the following indicates where the technician should begin troubleshooting?

Question114: Which of the following protocols is the most appropriate to use for inventory tracking in a small warehouse?

Question115: A desktop support technician is tasked with upgrading a laptop so that it has the fastest data access possible. Which of the following BEST satisfies this requirement?

Question116: A user connected a laptop to a projector. The image on the screen is very fuzzy, but the image's brightness is satisfactory. Which of the following projector settings should the user adjust first to correct the issue?

Question117: Every time a user submits a print job, the user receives an error from the printer requesting A4 paper. No other users in the office are having printing issues. Which of the following is the best way to address the user's issue?

Question118: An administrator is responding to a network server outage. The administrator has logged in to the server to troubleshoot the outage. Which of the following is the first step the administrator should take when attempting to troubleshoot the issue?

Question119: A technician who works in a high-security environment needs to set up a laptop with triple monitors for a new security employee. All USB ports are disabled due to security policies. Which of the following should the technician do to BEST meet the requirements?

Question120: Which of the following twisted pair cables supports 10GBASE-T data transmission speed?

Question121: A user called the help desk to report an issue with a laptop. Recently, the user has been unable to click the buttons on the track pad or press some keys on the keyboard. The technician inspector the laptop but does not find any physical damage caused by the user. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

Question122: A help desk technician has been tasked with installing an IP phone in a small office with an unmanaged switch. When connected to an RJ45 receptacle, the phone does not boot. Which of the following is the QUICKEST way to resolve this issue?

Question123: A company laptop uses a docking station with an integrated NIC and is unable to access a wired SOHO network using DHCP. A technician runs ipconfig anddiscovers the laptop has an IPv4 assignment of 169.254.0.9. The NIC does not have any link or activity lights on. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Question124: A company recently enabled two-factor authentication in order to enhance security. Users should be prompted for two-factor authentication when working outside of the office, but are also being prompted when connecting to the office Wi-Fi. Which of the following should the technician do?

Question125: A technician is troubleshooting a laptop that sometimes fails to charge. The technician has already tested the power adapter and determined the connection is good. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

Question126: A technician attempts to join a Windows client to a domain but receives the following error:
An attempt to resolve the hostname has failed.
The technician generates the display shown below utilizing ipconfig /all.

Which of the following is the most likely reason for the error?

Question127: A technician is asked to purchase and install a line-of-sight wireless system that provides a stable network connection between two buildings. Which of the following needs to be considered prior to purchasing the system?

Question128: A technician is troubleshooting a workgroup printer that has stopped printing after several days of heavy use. The technician runs the diagnostic tool in the printer's administrator menu. Which of the following issues is the technician most likely to encounter?

Question129: Which of the following servers is used to collect data and information about events from a network-connected host?

Question130: Multiple users contact the help desk to report issues with the network fileshares. Files are accessible, but performance is very slow. Which of the following should a technician perform first?

Question131: A customer is using a satellite internet connection that is experiencing slowness. A technician notices high latency while pinging, but the download test is performing perfectly with very good download speeds. Which of the following represents the NEXT action the technician should perform?

Question132: Which of the following is a scenario in which an F-type connector would be used?

Question133: A technician just finished assembling a new PC for a client. Upon POST, the device presents an unspecified beep code and turns off automatically after five seconds. The technician double-checks the bill of materials for the new build and confirms all items have been installed. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

Question134: A company in a large building uses a wireless network for its workstations. After a new company moves into the building on the floor below, the old company's wireless network begins experiencing connectivity Issues. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

Question135: A technician recently discovered me root cause of an application error that several users have been experiencing. The technician updated the configurations on the affected machines and verified full functionality was restored for all users, which of the following actions should the technician perform NEXT?

Question136: During an OS migration, a technician is unable to find compatible current software for a specialized hardware device. Which of the following actions should the technician take to complete the migration?

Question137: A technician is replacing the motherboard of a workstation for a user who runs multiple large applications at the same time. Which of the following motherboard specifications would provide the most significant improvement in performance?

Question138: A technician is troubleshooting a thermal receipt printer that will not print. Which of the following should the technician do first to restore functionality?

Question139: A user installs a GPU and notices the screen resolution and picture quality are much lower than before the installation. Which of the following is most likely the cause of the issue?

Question140: A user needs a technician's help connecting a laptop to a projector The projector is old and only has analog input. Which of the following cable types should the technician use to connect the laptop to the proJector?

Question141: Which of the following is a characteristic of cloud computing that prioritizes reliability?

Question142: A technician wants to deploy a .msi package to a corporate network. The technician needs to verify the application deployment will not affect other legacy applications on the end users' computers. Which of the following would the technician consider the most appropriate for this situation?

Question143: When a user touches or swipes across an external touch screen, the image flickers but no input is registered on the presentation laptop. Atechnician verifies that the external touch screen appears free from physical damage. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Question144: Which of the following network options would work BEST to ensure a client-side virtual machine cannot access the rest of the network?

Question145: Which of the following cloud models provides hardware environment equivalent components to develop a solution?

Question146: A user's touch-screen tablet is having an issue with the screen orientation. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this issue?

Question147: A frequently used projector continuously shows a message to clean the air filters. The technician checks the filters, and they are clean. Which of the following preconfigured settings is causing the projector to show the message frequently?

Question148: A systems administrator needs to set up a multifunction printer for the legal department. The legal department deals with sensitive documents and requires a secure method of releasing print jobs. Which of the following should the systems administrator configure to meet the department's security requirements?

Question149: A user reports limited or no connectivity on a laptop. A technician runs ipconf ig /all with the following result:

Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?

Question150: A technician is implementing a RAID array for the financial department. The solution should allow fast access to data and maximum redundancy. Which of the following RAID configurations best meets these requirements?

Question151: Which of the following frequency bands do 802.11b and 802.11g operate in?

Question152: Which of the following wireless standards can operate in the 6GHz frequency range?

Question153: A technician is configuring a desktop RAID to allow for the best I/O performance and the most storage capacity possible. Which of the following RAID types should the technician use?

Question154: A customer purchased an active touch pen for a tablet PC. After the customer used the pen for a few days, it stopped working. Which of the following is most likely causing the issue?

Question155: A user recently connected multiple monitors to a dock and would like to use the monitors as an extended laptop display. Which of the following connection methods would be best to use to connect the dock to the laptop?

Question156: A technician is setting up storage in a server that only has SAS connectors for storage. The technician wants the server to utilize RAID 10 for increased performance. Which of the following storage types should the technician install?

Question157: A technician is inspecting a projector that is displaying fuzzy images. Which of the following actions would provide the BEST solution?

Question158: A new version of Windows was released and a piece of software vital to the engineering department will not run on the new version. Which of the following is the BEST option to enable this department to be able to continue using this software?

Question159: A user acquired a new workstation and is attempting to open multiple targe Excel files simultaneously. The user is not experiencing the expected performance when executing such large requests. Which of the following should a technician do FIRST?

Question160: A technician recently reinstalled a previously virtualized application directly to a user's computer. Now, the application is not launching. Which of the following did the technician most likely do to cause this issue?

Question161: A technician is troubleshooting an issue involving lines appearing down copied pages, but printed pages sent directly to the copier render as intended. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?

Question162: While on a VoIP call, one user is unable to understand the other because the audio is breaking up. Which of the following BEST describes what is occurring on the call?

Question163: A technician is preparing laptops for deployment to a medical department. The laptops require SSD-level encryption to be enabled, but BitLocker refuses to turn it on. An error message states that a BIOS-level setting has not been turned on. Which of the following should the technician check FIRST when troubleshooting this issue?

Question164: A technician is unable to connect to a network device via SSH_ Which of the following cables should the technician use as an alternative connection method with a laptop?

Question165: A technician needs to figure out why a laser printer is intermittently not feeding paper to print. The technician verifies the issue by running several copy-and-print tests. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Question166: A user's laptop is experiencing severe slowdowns when operating process-intensive tasks. Which of the following memory upgrades is compatible with a laptop?

Question167: Which of the following is used to implement network security polices for an environment?

Question168: Which of the following server roles does RADIUS perform?

Question169: An insurance company wants to implement cloud computing and would like a cloud solution in which the infrastructure is shared with businesses in the same industry. Which of the following cloud models BEST addresses the company's need?

Question170: A technician is monitoring all outbound traffic in a SOHO. Which of the following is the MOST cost-effective solution to monitor the traffic?

Question171: Which of the following provides the highest level of isolation from the host operating system?

Question172: A developer is requesting permission to utilize client-side virtualization. The developer would like to write code in a setting isolated from other infrastructure to avoid negative impacts of experimental code. Which of the following provides the best solution for the developer?

Question173: A user is printing a part with a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) filament on a 3-D printer. The first layer on every print job is not adhering properly.
Which of the following should the user do to improve adherence on the first layer?

Question174: A hardware technician is configuring a laptop, and the network administrator requires the network settings to be static. The technician successfully pings the servers by IP address but cannot ping the UNC path. Which of the following is the cause of this issue?

Question175: A technician responds to a help desk ticket that indicates a user's workstation is not booting. The technician initially suspects a failed hard drive. The technician performs diagnostics and confirms the hard drive is fully operational.
Which of the following steps should the technician complete NEXT?

Question176: A technician is setting up a projector for a videoconferencing system. When the user attempts to connect a laptop to the system, the system displays the following error message:
no source found
The user tries multiple cables and inputs on the projector Which of the following should the user try next?

Question177: A department is upgrading its printers and wants to save money on consumables. Which of the following printer features would allow the department to cut costs?

Question178: A technician builds a custom computer for a customer, installing a high-end video card that draws 550W at maximum load. After a day of using the computer, the customer notices video loss and a burning smell. Which of the following should the technician troubleshoot first?

Question179: A user attempts to connect a laptop to a projector but receives the following message from the projector: Out of Range. Which of the following needs to be addressed first?

Question180: A customer is having an issue printing documents. The customer can print a text document without any issue. However, when the customer prints a PDF containing images, the job fails and no other jobs will run until the computer is rebooted. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

Question181: A technician needs to configure a multifunction printer that will be used to scan highly confidential data, which must be securely distributed to a select group of executives. Which of the following options is the most secure way to accomplish this task?

Question182: A technician is replacing a computer with a connected point-of-sale system using a 9-pin serial adapter. The new computer does not have a 9-pin serial port. Which of the following ports can an adapter be installed on in order to connect to the point-of-sale system?

Question183: A user frequently edits large files and saves them locally on a laptop_ The user has recently begun experiencing performance issues and needs a cost-effective hardware upgrade.
Which of the following is the best way to meet the user's requirements?

Question184: A user has been unable to configure a smart device to play audio on a new Bluetooth speaker. A technician confirms that Bluetooth is enabled on both devices. Which of the following should the technician do to ensure the pairing is successful?

Question185: A laptop's external webcam software is running, but neither images nor videos can be viewed. Which of the following should a technician do first?

Question186: A field technician for an airport receives a support ticket that states customers are having issues viewing a screen that displays information about departing flights. While checking the case history, the technician sees that all flight information screens were recently moved when the terminal gates were remodeled. Which of the following actions should the technician perform after verifying the screen has power?

Question187: A computer technician is investigating issues with a user's workstation. The user reports the following:
* Loading the operating system takes much longer than usual
* Clicking sounds are coming from inside the workstation
Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

Question188: A help desk technician is installing an SSD upgrade in a laptop. The laptop specifications call for NVMe. Which of the following form factors should the technician most likely install in the laptop?

Question189: A user tries to turn on a computer but gets the following error message: Bootable device not found. The computer had no issues yesterday Which of the following is the most likely reason for this error?

Question190: Which of the following network types would be used in a server room to connect virtual servers lo high-speed storage?

Question191: A user with an older laptop is unable to connect to the office network after new access points were installed. The user confirms that from home the laptop can connect wirelessly to the network. Which of the following should the user to do to quickly resolve the issue?

Question192: When a user tries to print a document on a laser printer, vertical lines appear on the printout. Which of the following should the technician replace?

Question193: An application developer formats and reconfigures a development PC after every application test is complete. Which of the following is the best way to improve the efficiency of this process?

Question194: A company has a dot matrix printer that uses carbon paper. The company reports that the first page is printing too light, although the following pages are still legible. Which of the following MOST likely needs to be fixed?

Question195: A technician is preparing a redesigned conference room for a presentation. The presenter connects a laptop to the LCD projector, but a "No input source" error message is displayed on the LCD projector's screen. However, the presentation is working on the laptop's LCD screen when in mirroring mode on the docking station. Which of the following troubleshooting steps should the technician take first?

Question196: A technician is configuring a SOHO network. During testing, the technician receives the IP address 169.254.2.2, but the router is assigned the address scope of 192.168.1.254/24. Which of the following is most likely the cause?

Question197: Which of the following DNS records is used to point to a mail server?

Question198: A technician is replacing a ribbon on a printer that produces faded text and Images when priming. Which of the following types of primers is the technician working on?

Question199: A technician is troubleshooting a phone with limited internet connectivity. The technician has identified the phone on the Wi-Fi network and confirmed that it responds to pings. However, the phone is still unable to open comptia.org. Which of the following should the technician check next?

Question200: A user submits a help desk ticket regarding a smartphone that will no longer accept its charging cable. The assigned technician notices the phone does not have a protective case, and the user constantly transport the phone in a pocket. The technician attempts to use a secondary charger, but the cable falls out of the phone. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

Question201: Some keys on a user's laptop keyboard are sticking. Which of the following should the user use to clean the laptop keyboard?

Question202: After a new network printer is installed and added to the print server, users are unable to install the printer. However, the technician is able to install the printer when logged in to a user's computer as an administrator. Which of the following is the best option to allow all users to print to the new printer?

Question203: A technician replaced a motherboard on a server, and now the 64-bit hypervisor is not loading correctly. Which of the following needs to be enabled for the hypervisor to run?

Question204: A graphic designer wants to upgrade to the fastest possible RAM for a desktop workstation. Which of the following types of RAM would be best for the designer to use?

Question205: A technician needs to test a new USB headset for videoconference calls. Audio playback is working as expected, but sound from the microphone is not being recorded. The Device Manager and Sound settings show the microphone is installed. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Question206: A technician is attempting to log in to a local company portal. When the technician types the URL into the address bar, the browser is unable to resolve and display the web page. The technician tries at another workstation, and the result is the same. Other web pages are not having any issues. Which of the following should the technician check first?

Question207: A user, who is attempting to give a presentation via a projector in a conference room, reports the projector has video but no audio. Which of the following will MOST likely resolve the issue?

Question208: A customer called the help desk to request information about how to increase the volume on a laptop using only a keyboard. Which of the following keys would MOST likely allow this to be done?

Question209: A help desk technician plugged in a user's new computer to a network port After a few minutes the computer showed an APIPA address. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason this happened?

Question210: A technician is setting up a new workstation at a customer's office. The office network has one public IP address and utilizes NAT for the internal network. In addition, DHCP is not used, so all IP addresses are manually provisioned. Which of the following IP addresses should the technician assign to the workstation?

Question211: A printer's output is producing solid black sheets without distinct lettering. A technician adjusted multiple settings, but the issue persists. Which of the following parts is most likely causing this issue?

Question212: A virtual file server in the cloud is configured to automatically add compute resources during times of high load on the server. Which of the following describes this cloud feature?

Question213: 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

Question214: Which of the following is the best example of when to use virtualization?

Question215: A user reports that a laser printer's toner does not stick to the paper. The user has tried multiple brands of paper and is unable to print legible documents. Which of the following should be replaced to ensure proper printouts?

Question216: A technician is troubleshooting a point-of-sale primer that Is printing blank receipts. Which o( the following should the technician do to resolve the Issue?

Question217: A technician has been called into a conference room to help with a video call setup. The user is unable to get the laptop screen to mirror to the in-room television. The technician confirms that the appropriate HDMI cable is plugged into the user's computer and the TV has a blinking logo on the screen Which of the following is most likely causing the issue?

Question218: A salesperson is using a weather application on a mobile device. The application appears to be draining the device's battery very quickly. Which of the following is the BEST action for the salesperson to take in order to view weather forecasts while travelling?

Question219: A remote user reports connectivity issues with the local internet provider. Even after a technician reboots the modem supplied by the ISP, the issue persists. Which of the following would best establish the connection in minimal time?

Question220: A user built a new PC with parts sourced torn a popular online vendor. The system boots to the OS and basic browsing works, but whenever the user opens a 4K video or starts to play a game, the system Immediately shuts down. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?

Question221: A technician installed a new router at a small office. After the Installation, the technician notices that all devices have a I69.254.x.x IP address. Printers and fileshares are still working, but PCs cannot access the Internet. Which of the following should the technician configure on the router to enable devices to connect to the internet?

Question222: The Chief Executive Officer wants to ensure company data is stored in a manner that provides the company with complete control over how the data is managed. Which of the following is the BEST cloud deployment model for this request?

Question223: A technician is installing a storage solution for a computer that requires data redundancy with the fewest drives possible. Which of the following would best meet this requirement?

Question224: A technician was called in to look at a user's PC. The user reported the PC was very sluggish. The HDD light on the PC was constantly on without blinking. The PC itself was slow receiving input and took a very long time to load the OS. The technician also noticed updates had failed. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause of these issues?

Question225: Several users who share a multifunction printer in an office have reported unintended, thin, vertical lines that cover the entire height of every page printed from the printer. Which of the following steps should a technician complete in order to MOST likely resolve this issue?

Question226: A user is unable to hear sound from a laptop. However, the user can hear sound when connected to a Bluetooth headset. Which of the following actions would most likely resolve the issue?

Question227: A company wants to save money by leveraging the cloud while still being able to customize the infrastructure. Which of the following cloud models would best address the company's needs?

Question228: A department sends in a ticket to report a printer is not working. The responding technician sees paper stuck to the fuser, which is much hotter than normal. The (user was just installed a few weeks ago. as indicated by the service history. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

Question229: A technician is troubleshooting a wireless network issue. The users are all connected to the network, but the throughput is slow, and connections often drop. Which of the following should the technician check first?

Question230: A technician is designing a new laptop for a local construction company. Company employees will move the laptop around frequently and are likely to drop the laptop while working. Which of the following drives should the technician install to mitigate for potential damage?

Question231: Which of the following is a method that can be used to securely connect a remote user's laptop to a corporate server?

Question232: An organization is looking to upgrade the processing ability for its computers. Most users report that whenever multiple applications are being utilized, the system's response time slows down drastically. When only one application is open, the response time is acceptable. Which of the following should be upgraded FIRST?

Question233: Which of the following is the maximum distance Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6, and Cat 6a cables can be ran?

Question234: Which of the following wireless networking protocols will support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz devices?

Question235: An administrator wants to replace a fiber-optic cable. Which of the following should the administrator most likely use?

Question236: Which of the following cables should be used when connecting a cable modem to a SOHO router?

Question237: A user is unable to access the internet on a PC. A technician examines the PC and runs the following commands:

Which of the following steps in the troubleshooting process does this series of commands represent?

Question238: Vertical streaks are appearing on the output of a laser printer. Which of the following items is the MOST likely cause?

Question239: A user's smartphone repeatedly loses the connection to a home Wi-Fi network. The user has already tried restarting the smartphone, rebooting the router, and resetting the smartphone's Wi-Fi network settings. Which of the following should the user do next to resolve the issue?

Question240: A technician is creating a new RAID array for a customer After interviewing the customer, the technician decides to implement a RAID array of striping without parity. Which of the following reasons would lead the technician to choose striping without parity instead of striping with parity?

Question241: Which of the following best describes the primary function of a spam gateway?

Question242: A technician is using a PAN to connect a group of users on a field project. Which of the following services should the technician activate on the mobile device to share the internet data connection?

Question243: Which of the following differentiates PAN from LAN?

Question244: A laptop is displaying vertical lines in different colors on the screen. Which of the following components should a technician replace to most likely correct this issue?

Question245: A company is deploying tablets to all branch offices. The company needs a way to set security settings and configure which applications can be installed on the tablets. Which of the following is the best way for the company to remotely perform these tasks?

Question246: Which of the following network devices is needed to direct packets to networks outside of the LAN?

Question247: A colleague has a laptop that has been working as expected for several years wall outlet. The MOST likely component that needs to be replaced is the:

Question248: The IT department issued a corporate smartphone to a user, but the user returned the device stating it had connectivity Issues. The user claimed the device functioned on WI-FI but all connectivity to cloud services was lost as soon as the device was taken off site. Which of the following issues was MOST likely affecting the device?

Question249: Which of the following is the SAFEST way to replace RAM on a server that has a redundant power supply?

Question250: Which of the following technologies can be used to harden guest virtual machines?

Question251: A technician is installing a network interface card in a desktop computer. Which of the following connectors should the technician use to connect the card to the computer's motherboard?

Question252: A technician is troubleshooting a smartphone that has a large dark area on the screen. The screen has no damage to Indicate that It is cracked. Which of the following BEST describes why a blot Is on the screen?

Question253: A technician receives a phone call from a traveling sales representative indicating that the maps application on a phone is not working. The representative runs a speed test on the phone and gets ~10Mbps in both directions. Which of the following settings should the technician check first to troubleshoot the issue?

Question254: A technician is receiving reports that the entire office sporadically loses network connectivity throughout the day. The technician determines the root cause to be EMI. Which of the cable mediums would be the MOST cost effective without sacrificing system performance?

Question255: A technician needs to increase the available RAM on a virtual workstation. Which of the following should the technician do?

Question256: Which of the following devices is capable of dynamically distributing an IP address?

Question257: When a user's workstation is turned on, a message displays indicating that the date and time are incorrect. Other computers on the network do not display this message. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this issue?

Question258: A technician installed four hard drives in a RAID 5 configuration. After creating the array, the technician is unable to copy files to the array within Windows. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Question259: Which of the following describes the BEST use case for a client-side hypervisor?

Question260: Which of the following is used to register inputs on a touch-screen monitor?

Question261: Which of the following BEST describes a lab environment in which virtual machines can be created, rebooted, and shut down without affecting the production network?

Question262: Which of the following BEST describes the main function of a web server?

Question263: An online retailer wants to save money and is considering migrating to the public cloud so peak is over. Which of the following BEST describes this aspect of cloud computing?

Question264: A user reports that a display is slow to turn on, and the colors are distorted and discolored. Once the display turns on, it appears to have lines going through the image and intermittently goes blank. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

Question265: A desktop support technician is building a new desktop that features the fastest internal storage. Which of the following BEST suits this request1?

Question266: A user returns to work after a two-week vacation and cannot connect to an internal server. The remote drives were working the last time the user accessed them. Which of the following steps should the technician take next?

Question267: Some users are unable to access resources on the file server. A technician reviews the server network information and finds the following settings:

Which of the following is the most likely explanation?

Question268: A user is unable to use a drawing stylus on a smartphone. The smartphone did not originally come with a stylus. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this issue?

Question269: A user is having trouble accessing files on the network. A technician suspects the issue is a result of a failed NIC_ Which of the following steps should the technician take to troubleshoot this issue?

Question270: The GPS on a user's phone has been unreliable. Which of the following will MOST likely resolve the issue?

Question271: A sales team user is attending a conference and wants a mobile device that allows the user to quickly collect contact information from as many potential leads as possible. Which of the following connection methods should a technician configure for the user?

Question272: A company wants to get the fastest network speeds possible between nearby locations. If all technologies are available, which of the following connection types should the company use?

Question273: A company wants to use client-side visualization for application testing. Which of the following configurations would BEST support this goal?

Question274: A technical lead wants to migrate all common business applications, including email and fileshares, to the cloud. Which of the following cloud concepts should be used?

Question275: A technician is preparing to set up a gaming computer with the following components:
* Discrete, high-end graphics card
* Video capture card
* High-end processor
* Multiple hard drives
* USB 3.0 hub
* Sound card
Which of the following options is the most important for the technician to consider before building the gaming computer?

Question276: Every time a user sends a print job, the user must walk over to the printer and press OK before the job will print. The same issue is occurring for multiple users. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

Question277: A customer recently installed a new graphics card, but the card's HDMI port is not getting a signal when connected to the monitor. When the monitor is connected to the original HDMI port, located next to the USB ports, everything works as expected. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Question278: Which of the following is the most likely use case for client-side virtualization for a software developer?

Question279: A user's laptop is running out of disk space and requires a new hard drive. The user wants to replace the existing hard drive with the fastest possible I TB HDD. A technician assesses the user's hardware and determines the connections that are available. Which of the following drive types should the technician recommend as the BEST choice?

Question280: Which of the following is an isolated virtual machine?

Question281: A user reports that a computer will not turn on. The technician verifies the power cord and the outlet the computer are plugged into are both working properly. Which of the following is the hardware component that has MOST likely failed?

Question282: Which of the following display types is available for laptops?

Question283: New memory modules were installed in several Windows desktops but some users are still reporting performance issues. Upon investigation, a systems administrator notices the desktop has not recognized the new memory modules. Which of the following should the systems administrator perform to help resolve this issue?

Question284: A technician receives a ticket that states a mobile payment device is having Issues with Its contactless payment feature. The device is not detecting payment options. Which of the following Is the MOST likely cause of the Issue?

Question285: A video game developer is requesting a new desktop computer with eight sticks of memory. The developer wants the desktop computer to take advantage of all available memory bandwidth without sacrificing performance. Which of the following would be the BEST solution?

Question286: A technician is attempting to fix a computer that does not turn on when the power button is pressed Which of the following should the technician perform NEXT to troubleshoot the issue?

Question287: Several users report that a projector routinely turns off in the middle of meetings and does not tum back on immediately. Users have to wait several minutes before the projector will turn back on. When the projector is on, the picture is clear and bright. Which of the following is the most likely reason the projector is turning off?

Question288: A user reports being unable to access the network. A help desk technician notices an APIPA on the user's workstation. Which of the following services should the technician investigate first?

Question289: A technician connects a new computer to the internet and then opens the wiring closet. Even though all of the wires are terminated, nothing in the wring closet is labeled. Which of the following tools should the technician use to complete the task?

Question290: A technician is working on a desktop PC and wants to verify its NIC is functional. Which of the following should the technician use?

Question291: A user reports a workstation is having the following issues:
* OS performance is slow
. The workstation turns off randomly from time to time
. The fans are running loudly
Which of the following is most likely the cause?

Question292: After an IT department implements SSL redirection, users report being unable to access a random number generator opened within a web browser. Which of the following should a technician do first to troubleshoot this issue?

Question293: A company just bought a printer capable of automatically printing on both sides of the paper After installation, however, the technician can only print on both sides of the paper manually. Which of the following should the technician do to fix the issue?

Question294: A company needs to secure remote user data with minimal interaction. Which of the following should the company do?

Question295: Which of the following would MOST likely be used to connect one or more devices lo the internet in a SOHO?

Question296: A user submitted a support ticket that states all of the printouts from a laser printer appear to have double images imposed on them. A review of past printer support tickets shows that maintenance kit has not been installed in more than a year. Which of the following printer consumables is MOST likely causing the issue?

Question297: A new VolP solution is being implemented at a corporate office for more than 200 users. The new VolP devices do not require AC adapters at the users' desks. Which of the following network devices should a technician purchase?

Question298: Which of the following should a technician use in DNS to map a device to an IPv6 address?

Question299: Which of the following handles touch-screen operation on a mobile device?

Question300: Which of the following models is an example of metered utilization?

Question301: A user wants RAID to be configured on a desktop to allow the fastest speed and maximum storage capacity. Which of the following RAID types should a technician configure to accommodate this request?

Question302: A technician is working on a help desk ticket for a user who wants the filament replaced in a 3-D printer. Which of the following should the technician do to remove the old filament and load the new one?

Question303: A user with a self-configured, static IP address cannot connect to the internet. The technician runs an ipconfig command and receives the following output:

Which of the following should the technician edit?

Question304: A network technician needs to connect into the console of a switch. Which of the following connection types should the technician most likely utilize?

Question305: Which of the following external monitor connections provides the highest possible resolution for a PC?

Question306: A user is unable to plug a USB 3.0 device into a USB port. Upon inspection, a technician notices the USB 3.0 port appears to be slightly smaller than the other connections. Which of the following Is the MOST likely cause?

Question307: A graphic designer wants to purchase a laptop that provides the most accurate color spectrum available when viewed from as many different angles as possible. Which is the following display types would best meet the graphic designer's requirements?

Question308: A user purchased a retail router and would like to set up a private network. Which of the following network address ranges should the user configure?

Question309: A user contacts the help desk in reference to a failing thumbprint scanner. The user states the scanner was functioning correctly yesterday. Which of the following troubleshooting steps should be performed FIRST after the ticket has been filed?

Question310: A user who is facilitating a videoconference reports that the participants can be heard. However, when the user attempts to speak, none of the participants can hear the user. Which of the following is the FIRST step the technician should take?

Question311: A user is unable to access the internet, but other users in the same office are not having an issue. All users' devices are hardwired to the network. Which of the following tools should the technician use to determine the issue?

Question312: A team is having issues with paper jams on a printer that the team shares with other teams. The team that is having issues prints legal-sized documents, and the other teams print letter-sized documents. Which of the following is most likely the issue?

Question313: A user has noticed high CPU temperatures when gaming. The user would like to lower the CPU temperature, and cost is not an issue. Which of the following should the user do to BEST cool the CPU while keeping noise to a minimum?

Question314: Client-side virtualization guest machines have security requirements similar to physical machines, but they also need to ensure separation from other guest machines. Which of the following BEST describes this client-side guest security requirement?

Question315: A technician has noticed that a monitored server is receiving a disk failure notice during startup. When the technician clicks to continue, the machine still seems to startup into Windows but at a much slower speed. The technician looks at the BIOS information and sees the machine utilizes a RAID 5 configuration. Which of the following does the technician MOST likely need to perform?

Question316: A technician installed a Cat 5 UTP cable approximately 275ft (84m) from a network switch in an office to a workstation located on a factory floor. The technician sees both a flashing green LED and a flashing orange LED on the workstation's NIC. Which of the following should the technician do first?

Question317: A user attempted to install an application on a desktop, and the installation attempt failed. A technician compares these installation files to those on another user's machine and finds the files are different. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

Question318: The motherboard on a user's company laptop was recently replaced Now the user is unable to log in using the fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader is working but it does not recognize the user's fingerprint Which of the following should a technician perform FIRST to fix the issue?

Question319: A customer reports that a computer is never able to reach more than a 100Mbps transfer data rate, even when using a Gigabit LAN card. While troubleshooting, the technician notices the network cable needs to be replaced. Which of the following cable categories is limiting the transfer speed?

Question320: A technician set up a new access point and has noticed significant latency on the selected channel. Which of the following tools can assist with locating the BEST channel to use?

Question321: Which of the following DNS records is used to look up the IP address assigned to a domain name?

Question322: To which of the following should a technician connect individual pairs of a Cat 6 cable in order to provide a connection to a switch?

Question323: Which of the following describes the operational difference between hubs and switches when transmitting data to a specific computer inside the network?

Question324: A user takes a tablet to a technician because the cursor on it keeps drifting. The technician notices the screen does not appear to be damaged. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the cursor issue?

Question325: A user reports that a PC occasionally falls to boot. The user reboots the PC. but the performance is degrading. The technician hears a strange, repetitive, ticking noise coming from the PC. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?

Question326: A company wants to add virtual servers to handle unusually high web traffic usage. Which of the following is the most efficient way?

Question327: A user states that the touch pad cursor shows a trail when moved. The issue started after a coworker used the machine. Which of the following setting areas should be used to fix this issue?

Question328: A startup is looking to immediately expand its data center but does not have the personnel or space to manage everything internally. The organization has multiple small offices and remote users with large computational and storage-solution requirements. Funding is not an issue for the company. Which of the following can BEST accomplish the company's goals?

Question329: A user wants to create a VM on a computer. Which of the following should the user check first?

Question330: A technician is attempting to connect the wired LANs at two nearby buildings by installing a wireless point-to-point connection. Which of the following should the technician consider?

Question331: A technician is troubleshooting a network issue. Users report that the connection keeps dropping and reconnecting every few seconds. The technician:
Verifies the network configuration settings are correct on the workstation Tests the network cable from the workstation to the switch and finds no issues Uses a known-good workstation on the existing network cable and replicates the reported issue Which of the following should the technician do next?

Question332: A help desk technician thinks a desktop PC has failed due to a defective power supply Which of the following steps should the technician take next?

Question333: 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)

Question334: Which of the following technologies can be used to connect a home PC to a company's network?