CompTIA A plus Certification Exam Core 1 Version 3
Practice exam for CompTIA under IT Certification Exams (Licensing Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
A technician needs to configure a backup solution that will have the least additional expenses and impact on users. Which of the following steps should the technician complete? (Select two).
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Running backups after peak hours minimizes user disruption, and using the built-in OS backup utility avoids additional software costs. Running at login or hourly disrupts users. Third-party software increases costs. External storage is a method, not a configuration step.
Rationale: Running backups after peak hours minimizes user disruption, and using the built-in OS backup utility avoids additional software costs. Running at login or hourly disrupts users. Third-party software increases costs. External storage is a method, not a configuration step.
Question 2
A developer receives the following error while trying to install virtualization software on a workstation: Vtx not supported by system. Which of the following upgrades will most likely fix the issue?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The VT-x error indicates the processor lacks virtualization support. Upgrading the processor enables VT-x. Hard drive, memory, or video card upgrades don’t address virtualization support.
Rationale: The VT-x error indicates the processor lacks virtualization support. Upgrading the processor enables VT-x. Hard drive, memory, or video card upgrades don’t address virtualization support.
Question 3
A technician needs to secure a web browser that is installed on the company's workstations and maintain usability. Which of the following steps should the technician take to accomplish these goals? (Select two).
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Installing updates patches security vulnerabilities, and blocking suspicious websites prevents malicious access, both maintaining usability. Disabling tracking or JavaScript may reduce functionality. Private browsing is temporary. Pop-up blockers help but are less critical.
Rationale: Installing updates patches security vulnerabilities, and blocking suspicious websites prevents malicious access, both maintaining usability. Disabling tracking or JavaScript may reduce functionality. Private browsing is temporary. Pop-up blockers help but are less critical.
Question 4
A new employee is having difficulties using a laptop with a docking station. The laptop is connected to the docking station, and the laptop is closed. The external monitor works for a few seconds, but then the laptop goes to sleep. Which of the following options should the technician configure in order to fix the issue?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Configuring 'Choose what closing the lid does' to prevent sleep when the lid is closed keeps the laptop active. Hibernate or sleep/suspend settings don’t address lid behavior. Fast startup affects boot time, not lid actions.
Rationale: Configuring 'Choose what closing the lid does' to prevent sleep when the lid is closed keeps the laptop active. Hibernate or sleep/suspend settings don’t address lid behavior. Fast startup affects boot time, not lid actions.
Question 5
A user reports a PC is running slowly. The technician suspects it has a badly fragmented hard drive. Which of the following tools should the technician use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: dfrgui.exe (Disk Defragmenter) optimizes fragmented drives. resmon.exe monitors resources, msconfig.exe manages startup, and msinfo32.exe provides system information, none of which address fragmentation.
Rationale: dfrgui.exe (Disk Defragmenter) optimizes fragmented drives. resmon.exe monitors resources, msconfig.exe manages startup, and msinfo32.exe provides system information, none of which address fragmentation.