220-301 Exam Questions

What is the total number of devices that can connect to an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Port?

A client has to reset the system clock each time the system powers up. The system also exhibits problems during the system POST. What is MOST likely causing this and what should th...

Where would a technician modify a computer's configuration, so that the Parallel Port uses ECP (extended capabilities port) mode?

Which of the following is an advantage of a Peer-to-Peer network?

Which connector on the motherboard is designed to host a low-cost sound card that uses the CPU and operating system to assist it?

Which two of the following can cause a Laser Jet printer to print too lightly? (Select TWO)

Which communication protocol is used in establishing a Dial Up connection between a PC and an ISP?

What is the number of devices per Fast-Wide SCSI-2 Bus?

What is the number of devices per Fast-Wide SCSI-2 Bus?

Which is a standard port(s) on an ATX motherboard?

What are two benefits of a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) with AVR (automatic voltage regulation)? (Select TWO)

What is the approximate data transfer rate of an analog phone Dial Up connection?

Which type of printer melts ink sticks and sprays the melted ink onto a rotating drum, which then transfers the ink to a sheet of paper?

What is the Level 1 Cache size of a Pentium II?

After replacing an ink cartridge in a printer, no printing occurs. What are two possible causes of the problem? (Select TWO)

When considering upgrading RAM on a legacy computer, what determines the memory supported by the PC?

Which two statements about the NetBEUI protocol are true? (Select TWO)

A client wants to set up a small network in the office. It needs to be the fastest possible to run an application. What should you recommend?

When using a SCSI cable with multiple connectors, what MUST connect to the end of the cable, opposite the controller card, in order for the attached devices to work properly?

A small office has a 5 computer network with 10/100 NICs (network interface cards) in the computers, a 10BaseT Ethernet Hub, and Category 4 cables connecting everything together. T...

What is the pin count for a PC 133 DIMM?

What should be used to clean circuit board contacts?

Why can multiple SCSI devices work on the same channel?

What is the BEST way to prevent ESD (electrostatic discharge) when handling electronic components?

A laptop computer has two stacked PCMCIA slots. Given only this information, which three of the following card configurations are MOST likely supported? (Select THREE)

A laptop computer has two stacked PCMCIA slots. Given only this information, which three of the following card configurations are MOST likely supported? (Select THREE)

What is the theoretical speed of a V.92 analog modem for home-based Internet connectivity?

The A+ Certified Technician is asked to install a device that requires USB 2.0 in a desktop system. The system only supports USB 1.1. What should the A+ Certified Technician do?

When connecting to an 802.11 Wireless access point, which mode should be used?

Which two components of a laptop are FRUs (field replaceable units)? (Select TWO)

A technician is asked to secure the data on a PC against hardware failure. The technician wants to do this through a RAID controller. The technician has three hard drives and if on...

What is the Level 1 Cache size of a Pentium II?

The technician installs a new internal PCI modem in your desktop unit. It does not dial out. What is the likely cause of the problem?

Which three network protocols are typically used in Windows 9x, Windows 2000, and Windows XP networks? (Select THREE)

A networked PC has SERVER as its NetBIOS name. It has a locally attached printer on LPT1, which is shared across the network called LASER1. What is the UNC path from all other work...

An IDE hard drive in a notebook PC does not respond. What are two methods the technician can use to determine if the problem is the hard drive or the notebook's IDE interface? (Sel...

What is the appropriate method for cleaning dirt, dust, and fingerprints off of CDs?

Which two of the following can cause a Laser Jet printer to print too lightly? (Select TWO)

What is the BEST way to prevent ESD (electrostatic discharge) when handling electronic components?

After an analysis of the support calls a help desk receives, it is apparent that many users are calling with the following error message: "Invalid System Disk" or "Insert Bootable...

When using a SCSI cable with multiple connectors, what MUST connect to the end of the cable, opposite the controller card, in order for the attached devices to work properly?

Which type of printer melts ink sticks and sprays the melted ink onto a rotating drum, which then transfers the ink to a sheet of paper?

What is the theoretical speed of a V.92 analog modem for home-based Internet connectivity?

Which COM Port and IRQ is typically assigned to the first Serial Port on a legacy system?

Which COM Port and IRQ is typically assigned to the first Serial Port on a legacy system?

PnP (plug and play) hardware devices are assigned resources automatically by the operating system. How can these resource assignments be overridden?

A technician has a jumpered modem that can only take the standard COM1 or COM2 Ports. What helps when installing the modem in a Windows 9x PC?

Which two of the following can cause a Laser Jet printer to print too lightly? (Select TWO)

Which of the following hot-swappable technology is MOST commonly used in portable computers for adding peripheral devices for storage, communication, and other I/O components?

When testing a power supply for a customer, on what voltage range setting should a multimeter be set?