- (Topic 1)
Which of the following is used primarily for archiving data?
Correct Answer:C
A Storage Area Network (SAN) is primarily used for data archiving and large-scale storage. SANs provide high-speed, block-level storage for enterprise environments.
Why Not A (PAN): Personal Area Networks are for connecting personal devices like phones and smartwatches.
Why Not B (MAN): Metropolitan Area Networks are for city-wide data communication, not storage.
Why Not D (LAN): Local Area Networks are for general connectivity, not dedicated storage. Why Not WAN: Wide Area Networks are for connecting geographically dispersed networks, not storage.
CompTIA A+ Exam Reference: Core 1 (220-1201), Section 2.7, network types and purposes.
- (Topic 1)
Which of the following cable types can be used to transfer data and video?
Correct Answer:A
Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:
USB-Cis a versatile connector capable oftransmitting data, video, audio, and power. With standards likeDisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt 3/4, it can be used for external displays, file transfers, charging, and more — all through one cable.
✑ Option B (HDMI):Supports video and audio but not general data transfer.
✑ Option C (DisplayPort):Similar to HDMI — supports video/audio but not general file transfer.
✑ Option D (VGA):Legacy analog video only — no data or audio support. CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam Objective Reference:
✑ Objective 3.1: Identify common connector types.
HOTSPOT - (Topic 2)
A customer built a computer for gaming, sourcing individual components and then assembling the system. The OS starts up, but within a few minutes the machine locks up.
The customer brought the computer to a technician to diagnose the issue.
Solution:
correct answer is "Overclocking" and "Reduce CPU Clock speed" CPU is at 4.5 Ghz when normal is 3.2 Ghz. Overclocking too much can cause freezes, and this is a gaming computer sothe user probably took it too far. http://blog.logicalincrements.com/2018/12/4- troubleshooting-tips-overclocking-pc/
Does this meet the goal?
Correct Answer:A
- (Topic 1)
Which of the following technologies best allows a phone to connect to a point-of-sale terminal for wireless payments?
Correct Answer:B
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
Near-field communication (NFC) is a short-distance wireless communication method widely used in mobile payment systems like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Simply placing the device near a compatible terminal initiates the payment process.
Reference: "Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide" – Chapter 24, page 1022.
- (Topic 1)
Which of the following cloud models exclusively utilizes a local data center?
Correct Answer:A
Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:
APrivate Cloudis operated solely for a single organization. It ishosted on-premises or in a dedicated off-site data center, giving the company full control over data, security, and compliance — often hosted in theorganization??s own local data center.
✑ Option B (Public):Hosted by third-party providers and shared by multiple clients.
✑ Option C (Hybrid):Combines private and public cloud resources.
✑ Option D (Community):Shared by several organizations with similar goals. CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam Objective Reference:
✑ Objective 4.1: Compare and contrast cloud computing concepts.
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