Free CompTIA 220-1201 Exam Questions (page: 6)

A group of friends is gathering in a room to play video games. One of the friends has a game server. Which of the following network types should the group use so they can all connect to the same server and the internet?

  1. SAN
  2. MAN
  3. LAN
  4. PAN

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

A Local Area Network (LAN) links multiple devices within a confined area (like a room or home), allowing all players to connect to the game server and share a single internet connection.



Which of the following can a user utilize to share their mobile phone connection with their laptop?

  1. IR
  2. NFC
  3. Wi-Fi Direct
  4. Tethering

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Tethering lets a mobile device share its cellular data connection with a laptop (via USB cable, Bluetooth, or by creating a Wi-Fi hotspot), providing internet access to the laptop through the phone’s network.



A user reports that their desktop PC does not turn on. Which of the following components would most likely cause the issue?

  1. PSU
  2. GPU
  3. RAM
  4. CPU

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

If a desktop fails to power on at all, the most common culprit is the power supply unit - it provides electrical power to every component, so a failed PSU results in no system power.



The printer in a main office repeatedly jams. Which of the following tasks should a support technician do to solve the issue?

  1. Apply a maintenance kit.
  2. Replace toner or ink cartridges.
  3. Install a new ribbon.
  4. Change the printhead.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

A maintenance kit includes replacement rollers, separation pads, and fuser components that wear out over time and commonly cause paper jams. Replacing these parts as a group restores proper paper handling and solves recurring jamming issues.



A technician is installing a new printer. After registering the printer, the technician receives an email from the manufacturer stating there is a security vulnerability that can be remediated. Which of the following steps should the technician take next?

  1. Disable wireless connectivity.
  2. Enable audit logging.
  3. Update the firmware.
  4. Disable the default gateway on the printer.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Firmware updates from the manufacturer often include security patches that remediate known vulnerabilities. Applying the update ensures the printer’s software is hardened against the issue before it can be exploited.



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