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CompTIA A+ Practice Tests Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102)

By : Ian Neil, Mark Birch
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CompTIA A+ Practice Tests Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102)

By: Ian Neil, Mark Birch

Overview of this book

The CompTIA A+ exam is not only a valuable foundational certification, but also the key to unlocking a world of exciting career possibilities in the ever-dynamic IT landscape. This book combines the best-in-class practice tests for the exam, offering a substantial volume of exam-oriented practice material and mirroring the A+ exam's level of difficulty to ensure that you are not just prepared, but brimming with confidence when you sit for the A+ exam. The book begins with Core 1, delving into mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization, cloud computing, and troubleshooting. The chapters help you consolidate foundational knowledge essential for supporting computer software and hardware. As you progress to Core 2, you’ll review the knowledge you need to support common operating systems and software installations. This book grants you lifelong access to valuable supplementary resources available on an online platform, which include A+ flashcards and invaluable exam insights. With unlimited website access, you’ll have the freedom to practice as often as you wish, optimizing your readiness for the exam. By the end of this book, you’ll be fully prepared to confidently take both the CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 exams.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
2
Chapter 1: Mobile Devices
3
Chapter 2: Networking
4
Chapter 3: Hardware
5
Chapter 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
6
Chapter 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
7
Chapter 6: Mock Exam: Core 1 (220-1101)
8
Chapter 7: Operating Systems
9
Chapter 8: Security
10
Chapter 9: Software Troubleshooting
12
Chapter 11: Mock Exam: Core 2 (220-1102)
14
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Chapter 2: Networking

2.1 Compare and contrast TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purposes

  1. The correct answer is B. Secure Shell (SSH) is used for secure remote access. All other answers are incorrect. Telnet provides unsecure remote access, RDP uses port 3389 and is a secure remote access protocol that can only be used to connect to Microsoft desktops/servers, and SNMP 161 is unsecure and provides status and reports on network devices.
  2. The correct answer is B. Hypertext Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is used when establishing a secure session on a web server. All other answers are incorrect. TFTP is unsecure and is used to transfer configuration files. HTTP is used to make an unsecure session on a web server. SSH is used for secure remote access.
  3. The correct answer is A. Post Office Protocol (POP) is a legacy mail client that stores emails locally and uses port 110. All other answers are incorrect. IMAP is a mail client that provides diaries and calendars, allows you...