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Free CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam (2026) Practice Questions

Question # 136

A help desk technician needs to work on a high-volume printer. Users have reported occasional paper jams and smudges appearing on printed documents. Which of the following steps should the technician do next to address these issues?

Options:

A.  

Perform a full factory reset.

B.  

Check and clean the rollers.

C.  

Change all the ink or toner cartridges.

D.  

Replace the fuser.

Discussion 0
Question # 137

A technician connects a network printer to a SOHO router. The technician configures several workstations to send print jobs to the printer’s network address. After several days, users report that they are no longer able to use the printer. Which of the following should the technician use to resolve the issue and prevent it from reoccurring?

Options:

A.  

Network gateway

B.  

USB cable

C.  

APIPA

D.  

Static IP

Discussion 0
Question # 138

A technician is setting up a locally hosted environment for internal developers who need concurrent access to a wide array of test OSs. Which of the following would best fulfill this requirement?

Options:

A.  

Hypervisor

B.  

SaaS platform

C.  

Multiboot server computer

D.  

Sandbox

Discussion 0
Question # 139

A customer reports slow network speeds. Which of the following components is most likely failing?

Options:

A.  

CPU

B.  

NIC

C.  

HDD

D.  

RAM

Discussion 0
Question # 140

A technician is troubleshooting a desktop PC that is plugged into a UPS. The PC loses the system date/time after every power outage. Which of the following should the technician do to resolve the issue? (Select two).

Options:

A.  

Run a BIOS update.

B.  

Swap out the RAM.

C.  

Disable NTP in the OS.

D.  

Repair the backup power source.

E.  

Replace the CMOS battery

F.  

Install a surge protector.

Discussion 0
Question # 141

Which of the following should a technician check when the display of a computer Is flickering?

Options:

A.  

LCD type

B.  

Refresh rate

C.  

Screen resolution

D.  

Pixel density

Discussion 0
Question # 142

A customer reports that the output from their thermal receipt printer has vertical white lines. Which of the following would most likely resolve this issue?

Options:

A.  

Replacing the ink cartridge

B.  

Using the correct paper type

C.  

Installing a maintenance kit

D.  

Cleaning the heating element

Discussion 0
Question # 143

Which of the following tools is best to track where an Ethernet cable is patched?

Options:

A.  

Crimper

B.  

Punchdown tool

C.  

Cable stripper

D.  

Toner probe

Discussion 0
Question # 144

An employee ' s screen keeps flashing. Sometimes the picture goes out and comes back. The employee checks the power cord and confirms the device is plugged in fully. Which of the following should a technician check for first?

Options:

A.  

Loose video cable

B.  

Failing graphics card

C.  

Conflicting drivers

D.  

Swollen motherboard capacitor

Discussion 0
Question # 145

Which of the following resolutions is commonly known as Ultra HD?

Options:

A.  

1920x1080

B.  

2048x1080

C.  

3840x2160

D.  

7680x4320

Discussion 0
Question # 146

A user can connect their laptop to the internet in the main office. However, when the user places the laptop on top of a motor on the factory floor, there is no internet connectivity. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this issue?

Options:

A.  

Jitter

B.  

Insufficient power levels

C.  

External interference

D.  

High latency

Discussion 0
Question # 147

Which of the following networking technologies allows for high-speed data transmission over short distances between devices like smartphones and tablets?

Options:

A.  

Near-field communication

B.  

Zigbee

C.  

Infrared

D.  

Wi-Fi Direct

Discussion 0
Question # 148

An organization upgrades all desktops to Windows 11 and must ensure protection from malicious software at startup. Which option should be enabled?

Options:

A.  

Trusted Platform Module

B.  

Hardware security module

C.  

Secure Boot

D.  

BIOS password

Discussion 0
Question # 149

A technician needs to update a web server ' s IPv4 address in a DNS server. Which of the following records should the technician update?

Options:

A.  

AAAA

B.  

MX

C.  

CNAME

D.  

A

Discussion 0
Question # 150

A customer has a basic unmanaged switch and wants to install a wireless access point in the attic. Which of the following should a technician recommend to make the installation as simple as possible?

Options:

A.  

Install a patch panel in the stairwell.

B.  

Mount the antenna on the roof.

C.  

Use a PoE injector inline with the device.

D.  

Install a new electrical outlet.

Discussion 0

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