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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 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

5.1 Given a scenario, apply the best-practice methodology to resolve the problem

  1. The correct answer is C. The first stage is to identify the problem with the printer and ignore any solution that a user gives you. After this, you will establish a possible cause, and then test the theory and implement a plan of action.
  2. The correct answer is C. The junior administrator has violated company policies. The standard operating procedure would state that any server updates should be done out of hours. They did not carry out patch management as that would be an enterprise solution. They just applied a single update to a single server. They did not communicate with users, which is a poor practice but not the main reason for the incident. Since there was no incident before they patched the server, it is not the troubleshooting process we need to look at; therefore, we can rule it out and establish a plan of action.
  3. The correct answers...