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CompTIA A Plus 220 901 Test 6

Free CompTIA A+ 220-901 practice test, CompTIA A Plus 220 901 Test 6. The CompTIA 220-901 exam is one of two exams requires to obtain the CompTIA A+ (900 series). This exam will cover topics like networking, mobile devices and hardware and network troubleshooting.

  • Questions: 20
  • Time: 60 seconds per question (0 hours, 15 minutes, 0 seconds)

What is the purpose of the No-eXecute (NX bit) technology used in Intel CPUs?

  • Biometric authentication

  • Data backup

  • Parity checks

  • Malware protection

The Micro Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) standard defines data cable connector consisting of:

  • 7 pins

  • 15 pins

  • 40 pins

  • 34 pins

What is the maximum length of a Lightning cable typically used for charging Apple smartphones?

  • 3 meters

  • 10 meters

  • 2 meters

  • 30 meters

Which of the terms listed below refers to a situation where a single Central Processing Unit (CPU) appears as two virtual CPUs to the operating system?

  • Stepping

  • Multicore

  • Multitasking

  • Hyper-threading

What is a drawback of using integrated graphics?

  • Hyper-threading is not possible

  • Dedicated graphics may require additional power

  • Slower performance

  • Integrated graphics generate more heat

What is the main purpose of the BIOS when a computer is first powered on?

  • Install the operating system

  • Initialize BIOS encryption

  • Initial hardware checks

  • Attempt to connect to a network via DHCP

What integrated circuit types best defines the core functionality and capabilities of a motherboard?

  • I/O Controller Hub (ICH)

  • Chipset

  • Northbridge

  • Southbridge

What is the number of contact pins the MicroDIMM DDR2 SDRAM modules typically used by laptops use?

  • 214

  • 204

  • 240

  • 200

After installing a new integrated component such as a Network Interface Card (NIC) on a newly assembled computer system you should first:

  • Updated with the latest driver in Device Manager

  • Enabled in the advanced BIOS settings menu

  • Checked against the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)

  • Enabled in Windows Control Panel

What connector type is utilized by Thunderbolt 3?

  • DVI-A

  • USB Type-C

  • USB Type-B

  • Mini DisplayPort (MDP)

What power source is required by the RTC on a motherboard?

  • Power Supply

  • Surge Bar

  • CMOS battery

  • Universal Power Supply (UPS)

What Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector types does not provide support for digital signal transmission?

  • DVI-A

  • DVI-I

  • DVI-A/D

  • DVI-D

What is the maximum cable length allowable for all IEEE 1394 (FireWire) devices?

  • 5 meters

  • 2 meters

  • 18 inches

  • 4.5 meters

What is the name used for the bus between the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and the northbridge?

  • Back-side bus (BSB)

  • Universal Serial Bus (USB)

  • Front-side bus (FSB)

  • I/O Controller Hub (ICH)

If a system fails to auto-configure the newly added adapter card through PnP, finishing the configuration process requires manual installation of device drivers.

  • True

  • False

A 64-bit CPU can be used either with a 32-bit or 64-bit version of the Microsoft Windows operating system.

  • False

  • True

What is the name of the reversible connector used by Apple mobile handheld devices?

  • Thunderbolt

  • Lightning

  • Thunderbolt v3

  • Micro-USB

A type of Central Processing Unit (CPU) architecture where a single physical CPU contains more than one execution core on a single die or chip is known as:

  • Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP)

  • Multicore

  • Hyperthreading (HTT)

  • Parallel processing

The Thunderbolt 3 cable uses which standard connector type?

  • USB-E

  • Lightning

  • Mini display port

  • USB-C

A single IEEE 1394 (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) host controller can support up to how many devices at a given time?

  • 255 devices

  • 63 devices

  • 15 devices

  • 127 devices



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