220-1001 CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1 Exam

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The Official CompTIA A+ Core 1 Study Guide (220-1001) has been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA certification candidate. Rigorously evaluated by third-party subject matter experts to validate adequate coverage of the Core 1 exam objectives, the Official CompTIA A+ Core 1 Study Guide teaches the essential skills and information required for the CompTIA certification exam (220-1001).

After reading the A+ 220-1001 study guide you will understand how to:
Install and configure PC system unit components and peripheral devices.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot display and multimedia devices.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot storage devices.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot internal system components.
Explain network infrastructure concepts.
Configure and troubleshoot network connections.
Implement client virtualization.
Support and troubleshoot laptops.
Support and troubleshoot mobile devices.
Support and troubleshoot print devices.

The Official CompTIA® A+® Core 2 Study Guide (Exam 220-1002) provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be a successful A+ technician. It will help you prepare to take the CompTIA A+ Core Series certification examination (Exam 220-1002), in order to become a CompTIA A+ Certified Professional.

After reading the CompTIA A+ 220-1002 Certification Study Guide, you will be able to:
Support operating systems.
Install, configure, and maintain operating systems.
Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows.
Configure and troubleshoot network connections.
Manage users, workstations, and shared resources.
Implement physical security.
Secure workstations and data.
Troubleshoot workstation security issues.
Support and troubleshoot mobile operating systems and applications.
Implement operational procedures.

To get the most out of the CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guides and prepare for your exam, you should have experience with basic computer user skills, be able to complete tasks in a Microsoft® Windows® environment, be able to search for, browse, and access information on the Internet, and have basic knowledge of computing concepts. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following official CompTIA courses:

Question: 1
A technician is troubleshooting what appears to be a RAM issue on a PC. Which of the following symptoms would indicate if this is a RAM issue?

A. POST code beeps
B. Distended capacitors
C. Continuous reboots
D. Wrong BIOS time

Answer: C

Question: 2
A user accidentally spills liquid on a laptop. The user wants the device to be fixed and would like to know how much it will cost.
Which of the following steps should the technician take NEXT to verify if the device is repairable before committing to a price? (Choose two.)

A. Remove the case and organize the parts.
B. Document the screw locations.
C. Search the Internet for repair tutorials.
D. Consult colleagues for advice.
E. Place the device in rice for a few days.

Answer: A, B

Question: 3
Which of the following peripherals would a company use to take inventory quickly and update price tags for products? (Choose two.)

A. Barcode scanner
B. Label printer
C. Magnetic reader
D. KVM switch
E. NFC device
F. Flatted scanner

Answer: A, C