220-301 Exam Questions

How many pins does a standard Parallel Port connector have?

What should be used to extinguish a computer fire?

With respect to a NIC (network interface card), to what does the term 10/100 refer?

Which type of memory cache is attached directly to the core of a CPU and runs at the CPU speed?

A client reports receiving buffer underrun error messages every time they try to burn a CD-RW. Which two actions should be taken to fix the client's problem? (Select TWO)

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...

Which type of fiber optic connection is capable of spanning the longest distance?

Which test checks the transmitter and receiver of a local modem?

Print jobs are exhibiting a problem where toner is pulling off of the paper and is easily rubbed off. Which Laser printer component should the technician check to resolve this prob...

When does the CMOS lose the setup information for a computer?

How many 168 pin DIMMs are required per memory bank?

What information is held in the CMOS for the hard drive?

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

A client wants to connect a digital camera to a desktop computer system. What are the two MOST common interface types found on digital cameras? (Select TWO)

Which two of the following allow you to use a laptop with most of the peripheral connections of a desktop system? (Select TWO)

When adding additional system memory to a computer with a 66 MHz System Bus, which memory speed should be used?

A client asks a technician to install a second SCSI hard drive to a system that already has a SCSI hard drive and tape drive installed on a single SCSI HBA. After installing the dr...

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

When networking computers in a 10Base5 network, which type of connector is used to connect to the thick Ethernet cable?

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 should a technician do when a Laser printer is continuously jamming transparencies at the fuser unit?

Why can multiple SCSI devices work on the same channel?

A client wants to connect a digital camera to a desktop computer system. What are the two MOST common interface types found on digital cameras? (Select TWO)

For a generic desktop computer, what does one short beep after the unit completes POST indicate?

Where is firmware typically stored?

An A+ Professional is asked to remove a modem and install a NIC (network interface card). There are no available expansion slots. What MUST be done to ensure proper operation of th...

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?

Which property is inherent in the laser printing process when the paper is subjected to heat by the fuser?

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

In which two situations is it NOT advisable to wear a grounding strap while working on a PC? (Select TWO)

An A+ Certified Technician is asked to install a new hard drive. The system currently has a hard drive on the Primary IDE channel jumpered as Master and a CD-ROM drive jumpered as...

Where is firmware typically stored?

Which type of networking technology can have a PHYSICAL star topology but a LOGICAL ring topology?

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

The computer is not recognizing all of the memory that was just installed into an old PC system. What are three possible causes of the problem? (Select THREE)

A customer complains that a computer is running slow. The technician runs a diagnostic check on the hardware and finds nothing wrong. The technician notices that when the machine i...

What is the Data Bus width of an ISA slot?

A computer technician is asked to replace an old Pentium 2 motherboard with a new Pentium 4 motherboard and processor. Which of the following power supply requirements should be ex...

A notebook computer has a Ni-Cad battery that continually requires recharging. It must be recharged more often than when the notebook was first purchased. The battery:

Which device plugs into an AGP slot?

Which of the following is usually integrated into an ATX motherboard?

Which technology is susceptible to interference from physical obstacles such as walls?

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

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 pins does an RJ-45 Ethernet connector use when connecting to a 10BaseT network?

Which two of the following voltages are delivered by an ATX power supply? (Select TWO)

The EIA/TIA (Electronics Industry Association/Telecommunications Industry Association) 568B wiring standard (10BaseT and 100BaseT) calls for which cable and connector?

A user wants to upgrade the processor in the system from a Pentium II to a Pentium 4 processor. Which two pieces of hardware need to be upgraded as well as the CPU? (Select TWO)

A technician must enable Int13h support on a SCSI controller card in order to use which device?

A computer technician is asked to replace an old Pentium 2 motherboard with a new Pentium 4 motherboard and processor. Which of the following power supply requirements should be ex...