220-1101 practice questions 91–100

1. Question 91 · 624 in bank

   A technician has noticed that a monitored server is receiving a disk failure notice during startup. When the technician clicks to continue, the machine still seems to startup into Windows but at a much slower speed. The technician looks at the BIOS information and sees the machine utilizes a RAID 5 configuration. Which of the following does the technician MOST likely need to perform?

   • AReinstall the HDD drivers.
   • BRebuild the RAID.
   • CReplace the failed drives.
   • DRestart the system.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   According to ChatGPT: "In a RAID 5 configuration, data is distributed across multiple disks with parity information to provide fault tolerance. If the technician is receiving a disk failure notice and the system is still able to start up, it suggests that the RAID array is currently operating in a degraded state, meaning one of the disks has failed. The MOST likely action the technician needs to perform is: C. Replace the failed drives. Rebuilding the RAID (option B) is a step taken after replacing the failed drives. Once the failed drive is replaced, the RAID controller can rebuild the data on the new drive, restoring the RAID array to a fault-tolerant state. It's crucial to replace the failed drive as soon as possible to avoid further risks and performance issues."

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — KnightCyber

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2. Question 92 · 624 in bank

   A technician needs to add storage to a workstation. The workstation does not have room to add any internal storage, so the technician plans to add an external storage device. Which of the following connection types should the technician MOST likely use?

   • ASCSI
   • BeSATA
   • CPCIe
   • DNVMe

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   eSATA stands for External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA). eSATA refers to external hard drives, including optical drives and HDDs. eSATA can be plugged into a computer or DVR with a connection at the end of the cable. eSATA external hard drives use a specialized eSATA interface, unlike USB interfaces

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Raffaelloo

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3. Question 93 · 624 in bank

   A technician is installing new power supplies for the application engineering team’s workstations. The management team has not yet made a decision about installing dual graphics cards, but they want to proceed with the project anyway. Which of the following power supplies would provide the BEST solution?

   • A1000W 24-pin modular power supply
   • B220VAC 9000J surge protector
   • C500W redundant power supply
   • D2000VA uninterruptible power supply

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   High Power Capacity: Dual graphics cards and high-performance workstations require significant power. A 1000W power supply provides ample power to support these components reliably. Modular Design: A modular power supply allows for better cable management and improved airflow within the case. It enables the installation of only the necessary cables, reducing clutter and enhancing cooling efficiency. 24-pin Connector: This is a standard connector for modern motherboards, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of systems.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Emmyrajj

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4. Question 94 · 624 in bank

   Which of the following handles touch-screen operation on a mobile device?

   • AStylus
   • BLiquid crystal display
   • CProcessor
   • DDigitizer

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   Answer: D

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5. Question 95 · 624 in bank

   The IT department issued a corporate smartphone to a user, but the user returned the device stating it had connectivity issues. The user claimed the device functioned on Wi-Fi, but all connectivity to cloud services was lost as soon as the device was taken off site. Which of the following issues was MOST likely affecting the device?

   • AMDM was never properly set up on the device.
   • BS/MIME certificates were corrupted and needed to be reloaded.
   • CBluetooth on the device was disabled by mistake.
   • DThe device never had a proper SIM card installed.

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   Without a SIM card, the device cannot connect to the mobile carrier's network and will not have access to cloud services while off-site.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Paula77

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6. Question 96 · 624 in bank

   A technician just finished assembling a new PC for a client. Upon POST, the device presents an unspecified beep code and turns off automatically after five seconds. The technician double-checks the bill of materials for the new build and confirms all items have been installed. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

   • AEnsure thermal paste is being used on the CPU.
   • BCheck to make sure that any video cards have auxiliary power cabling connected.
   • CVerify the header panel connector is properly connected.
   • DSpot-check that the I/O shield for the motherboard is properly installed.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   The answer is C. Verify the header panel connector is properly connected. When a PC POSTs, it performs a series of tests to ensure that all of the components are properly installed and functioning. If the POST fails, the PC will typically display an error code or beep code to indicate the nature of the failure. In this scenario, the PC is POSTing but then turning off after five seconds. This is a common symptom of a problem with the header panel connector. The header panel connector is a set of pins that connect the front panel of the PC to the motherboard. These pins provide power and control signals to the power button, reset button, and other front panel ports. If the header panel connector is not properly connected, the PC will not be able to POST successfully. The technician should verify that the header panel connector is properly seated in the motherboard and that all of the pins are connected.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — rah555

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7. Question 97 · 624 in bank

   A user receives the following error when trying to reboot a computer:

   

   Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this error message?

   • ACorrupted bootloader
   • BFaulty RAID controller
   • CFailed hard drive
   • DIncorrect storage device driver

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   The error message "Reboot and Select Proper Boot Device" indicates that the computer cannot find the boot device that contains the operating system12. This can happen if the hard drive that stores the operating system is damaged or failed, and the BIOS cannot detect it or read from it23. A failed hard drive can also cause other symptoms such as clicking noises, corrupted files, or slow performance4.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — JonHin

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8. Question 98 · 624 in bank

   An organization keeps receiving spam that appears to come from its own domain. No accounts have been compromised. Which of the following will BEST mitigate this issue?

   • ADNS
   • BS/MIME
   • CSPF
   • DSSID

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is an email authentication standard that domain owners use to specify the email servers they send email from, making it harder for fraudsters to spoof sender information. SPF email policies are widely used across the globe and are currently defined by the IETF under section RFC 7208

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Raffaelloo

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9. Question 99 · 624 in bank

   Which of the following describes the main difference between T568A and T568B cabling standards?

   • AThe T568B data transfer rate is higher than T568A.
   • BThe green and the orange cables are interchanged.
   • CT568A is used in blue cables, and T568B is used in green cables.
   • DThe standards use different cable connectors.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   The pair-to-pin assignments are different in the T568B and T568A wiring schemes. This difference is easily seen with pin positioning. The green and orange pairs (2 and 3) are switched. Patch cords can be purchased that are pre-wired for T568B or 568A connectivity. https://www.comms-express.com/infozone/article/t568a-and-t568b/#:~:text=T568A%20and%20T568B%20are%20the,EIA%2D568%20telecommunications%20cabling%20standards.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — lizb7223

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10. Question 100 · 624 in bank

    A help desk technician plugged in a user’s new computer to a network port. After a few minutes, the computer showed an APIPA address. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason this happened?

    • AThe WLAN is disabling the NIC card.
    • BThe network cable is not attached.
    • CThe PC is unable to contact a DHCP server.
    • DThe DHCP server is using addresses in the range of 169.254.254.1.

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    Answer: C

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