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220-1201 · Question #402

220-1201 Question #402: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Select the correct camera source.. Most meeting or conferencing applications default to the built-in laptop camera unless manually changed. When an external camera is connected, the software may continue to use the default device, resulting in a blank preview, especially if the internal camera is disabled, covered

Submitted by obi.ng· Mar 30, 2026DOMAIN_LIST_NOT_PROVIDED

Question

A technician installs an external camera on a user's laptop. When loading meeting software, the video preview shows a blank screen. What should the technician do next?

Options

  • ASelect the correct camera source.
  • BReplace the camera.
  • CUpdate the camera software.
  • DCheck the camera cable.

Explanation

Most meeting or conferencing applications default to the built-in laptop camera unless manually changed. When an external camera is connected, the software may continue to use the default device, resulting in a blank preview, especially if the internal camera is disabled, covered, or malfunctioning. CompTIA A+ stresses verifying correct device selection when peripherals are Selecting the correct camera source is a quick, non-invasive test that resolves the issue in the majority of cases. The technician should open the application's video settings and choose the external webcam from the camera dropdown menu.

Topics

#Webcam troubleshooting#External peripheral configuration#Video conferencing issues#Laptop peripherals

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