CompTIA 220-1201 Practice Test 29
Question 280
On a service ticket for Fountain Transport, the team observes: An organization expects to store modest data in cloud storage but regularly exports terabytes to an on-premises analytics platform. The supporting record states that the provider bills some outbound data movement as egress while inbound transfer may have different rates. The desired outcome is to account for measured usage and egress charges in cloud cost design. The customer requires a verified fix rather than a guess based on one symptom. How should the solution first be tested on an approved spare or pilot system?
- Test authorized isolation between two synthetic SaaS tenant accounts
- Compare a synthetic month of uploads and downloads using published provider rates
- Take a test snapshot then restore it while testing separate backup recovery
- Pilot a private-to-public integration in a controlled test network
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:
Compare a synthetic month of uploads and downloads using published provider rates. It tests the proposed solution safely on an approved representative system. The relevant observation is that the provider bills some outbound data movement as egress while inbound transfer may have different rates. The support goal is to account for measured usage and egress charges in cloud cost design; this pilot action specifically addresses metered cloud ingress and egress costs without confusing a different subsystem.
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A:
Test authorized isolation between two synthetic SaaS tenant accounts. This action is appropriate for multitenancy versus dedicated cloud resources, normally when an organization uses a SaaS platform shared with several customer organizations. Here the observed facts require metered cloud ingress and egress costs instead.
C:
Take a test snapshot then restore it while testing separate backup recovery. This action is appropriate for vm snapshot versus independent backup, normally when a developer calls a local VM snapshot a complete disaster recovery backup. Here the observed facts require metered cloud ingress and egress costs instead.
D:
Pilot a private-to-public integration in a controlled test network. This action is appropriate for public versus private versus hybrid cloud, normally when an enterprise must keep one legacy regulatory workload in its own datacenter while scaling an unrelated web front end in a public provider. Here the observed facts require metered cloud ingress and egress costs instead.
Question 281
During Riverlight Retail's desktop hardware service bench, the technician encounters this condition: A desktop upgrade adds a high-power GPU and the PC abruptly powers off during intensive graphics workloads. The supporting record states that the PSU wattage may be insufficient and the board uses a standard 24-pin ATX main connector. The desired outcome is to select an adequately rated power supply with correct board and GPU connectors. The customer requires a verified fix rather than a guess based on one symptom. Which planned change most directly resolves the documented issue?
- Use the new PSU's specified cables rather than assuming modular connectors are interchangeable
- Install matched redundant modules and independent approved input feeds
- Use an appropriate rated PSU supporting the 20+4-pin motherboard and GPU power requirements
- Use a supported GPU with matching PSU connectors and adequate thermal and electrical capacity
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:
Use an appropriate rated PSU supporting the 20+4-pin motherboard and GPU power requirements. It corrects the documented cause using the compatible technology and support constraints. The relevant observation is that the PSU wattage may be insufficient and the board uses a standard 24-pin ATX main connector. The support goal is to select an adequately rated power supply with correct board and GPU connectors; this design action specifically addresses psu wattage and 20+4 atx connector without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Use the new PSU's specified cables rather than assuming modular connectors are interchangeable. This action is appropriate for modular psu cable safety, normally when a builder replaces a modular PSU but wants to reuse its old detachable power leads. Here the observed facts require psu wattage and 20+4 atx connector instead.
B:
Install matched redundant modules and independent approved input feeds. This action is appropriate for redundant psu failover, normally when an office server needs to stay online when one power supply module fails. Here the observed facts require psu wattage and 20+4 atx connector instead.
D:
Use a supported GPU with matching PSU connectors and adequate thermal and electrical capacity. This action is appropriate for pcie slot and gpu power constraints, normally when a designer's PC has an available physical PCIe x16 slot but an upgraded graphics card fails under load. Here the observed facts require psu wattage and 20+4 atx connector instead.
Question 282
A support request at Evergreen Manufacturing presents this problem: A PC technician believes moving the internal disk to first boot position is the same as enabling Secure Boot. The desired outcome is to distinguish boot selection priority from cryptographic boot validation. Service work must follow power isolation, ESD, and manufacturer instructions when applicable. Which post-repair signal best detects regression or repeat exposure?
- Monitor new drive purchases for overlooked slot protocol differences
- Monitor CPU temperature excursions and fan failures after service
- Monitor BIOS updates affecting supported processor lists
- Monitor unauthorized changes to boot trust keys and firmware boot entries
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:
Monitor unauthorized changes to boot trust keys and firmware boot entries. It tracks recurrence of the specific failure mechanism over time. The relevant observation is that a PC technician believes moving the internal disk to first boot position is the same as enabling Secure Boot. The support goal is to distinguish boot selection priority from cryptographic boot validation; this monitor action specifically addresses uefi secure boot versus boot order without confusing a different subsystem.
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A:
Monitor new drive purchases for overlooked slot protocol differences. This action is appropriate for nvme pcie versus sata storage interface, normally when a technician orders an M.2 SSD for a motherboard slot that supports only SATA signaling. Here the observed facts require uefi secure boot versus boot order instead.
B:
Monitor CPU temperature excursions and fan failures after service. This action is appropriate for cpu heatsink thermal interface, normally when a workstation reaches a thermal limit seconds after a cooler was replaced. Here the observed facts require uefi secure boot versus boot order instead.
C:
Monitor BIOS updates affecting supported processor lists. This action is appropriate for cpu socket matching motherboard, normally when a gaming PC has a motherboard with an AMD processor socket but an Intel CPU was ordered. Here the observed facts require uefi secure boot versus boot order instead.
Question 283
A support request at Juniper Tech presents this problem: A video production studio needs much higher upstream bandwidth than its ageing DSL circuit provides. The desired outcome is to select an ISP connection type according to real throughput and availability. User data and business service continuity must be preserved. What should the technician verify first to establish the problem?
- Inspect channel utilization, RSSI and channel overlap in the affected room
- Inspect measured upload and download speeds, latency and local service eligibility
- Compare effective TCP 445 connectivity, SMB service state and share authorization
- Map connected endpoints, geography and link boundaries for each example
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:
Inspect measured upload and download speeds, latency and local service eligibility. It checks the likely failure boundary before altering working parts or settings. The relevant observation is that a video production studio needs much higher upstream bandwidth than its ageing DSL circuit provides. The support goal is to select an ISP connection type according to real throughput and availability; this diagnose action specifically addresses fiber wan versus dsl last-mile capacity without confusing a different subsystem.
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A:
Inspect channel utilization, RSSI and channel overlap in the affected room. This action is appropriate for wi-fi analyzer versus network tap, normally when staff complain about busy wireless channels in a meeting room. Here the observed facts require fiber wan versus dsl last-mile capacity instead.
C:
Compare effective TCP 445 connectivity, SMB service state and share authorization. This action is appropriate for smb file sharing port versus rdp, normally when a user can ping a shared Windows file server but cannot map a network share. Here the observed facts require fiber wan versus dsl last-mile capacity instead.
D:
Map connected endpoints, geography and link boundaries for each example. This action is appropriate for pan versus lan versus wan scope, normally when a technician must classify a Bluetooth watch connection, office Ethernet and multi-site leased link. Here the observed facts require fiber wan versus dsl last-mile capacity instead.
Question 284
At Crescent Operations, a technician working in small-office network service desk identifies this issue: A checkout kiosk must read a contactless badge at a few centimeters, not stream audio across a room. The supporting record states that the badge reader uses near-field communication while Bluetooth headphones require their own pairing process. The desired outcome is to match NFC and Bluetooth to their intended interaction distance and purpose. Any configuration change must be reversible and validated on a controlled test device. Which verification result supports the intended technical outcome?
- Verify only the supported client discovers and joins the 6 GHz network while the legacy SSID remains usable
- Confirm edge clients stay connected and dense clients meet throughput targets
- Confirm each device succeeds through its intended radio without conflating protocols
- Verify permitted inter-subnet traffic succeeds and disallowed networks remain isolated
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:
Confirm each device succeeds through its intended radio without conflating protocols. It proves the required function with an observable result instead of assuming the change worked. The relevant observation is that the badge reader uses near-field communication while Bluetooth headphones require their own pairing process. The support goal is to match NFC and Bluetooth to their intended interaction distance and purpose; this validate action specifically addresses nfc short-range tap versus bluetooth pairing without confusing a different subsystem.
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A:
Verify only the supported client discovers and joins the 6 GHz network while the legacy SSID remains usable. This action is appropriate for 6 ghz wi-fi client compatibility, normally when a new 6 GHz SSID is invisible to several laptops even though 5 GHz works. Here the observed facts require nfc short-range tap versus bluetooth pairing instead.
B:
Confirm edge clients stay connected and dense clients meet throughput targets. This action is appropriate for 2.4 ghz versus 5 ghz wi-fi trade-offs, normally when a warehouse needs coverage through walls at modest data rates while a crowded office needs faster nearby links. Here the observed facts require nfc short-range tap versus bluetooth pairing instead.
D:
Verify permitted inter-subnet traffic succeeds and disallowed networks remain isolated. This action is appropriate for router versus layer 2 switch forwarding, normally when two PCs on separate IPv4 subnets can communicate within their own LANs but not across subnets. Here the observed facts require nfc short-range tap versus bluetooth pairing instead.
Question 285
During Lakeside Analytics's end-user troubleshooting, the technician encounters this condition: A mobile handheld scanner disappears from Bluetooth when a coworker's phone enters the room. The desired outcome is to differentiate Bluetooth accessory power and pairing from WLAN connection quality. The technician must document observations separately from assumptions. Which planned change most directly resolves the documented issue?
- Remove safe debris using manufacturer-recommended nonconductive methods or arrange service
- Back up recoverable data promptly and replace the failing drive
- Recharge the accessory and restore its exclusive intended pairing with the supported tablet
- Enable permitted cellular data and confirm the correct subscriber plan
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:
Recharge the accessory and restore its exclusive intended pairing with the supported tablet. It corrects the documented cause using the compatible technology and support constraints. The relevant observation is that a mobile handheld scanner disappears from Bluetooth when a coworker's phone enters the room. The support goal is to differentiate Bluetooth accessory power and pairing from WLAN connection quality; this design action specifically addresses bluetooth accessory reconnect failure without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Remove safe debris using manufacturer-recommended nonconductive methods or arrange service. That action is appropriate for mobile charging port debris, normally when a phone charges intermittently only when its USB-C plug is held at an angle. Here the observed facts require bluetooth accessory reconnect failure instead.
B:
Back up recoverable data promptly and replace the failing drive. This action is appropriate for s.m.a.r.t. warning and imminent drive failure, normally when a desktop disk reports increasing reallocated sectors and read retries. Here the observed facts require bluetooth accessory reconnect failure instead.
D:
Enable permitted cellular data and confirm the correct subscriber plan. That action is appropriate for mobile data failure due to disabled cellular, normally when a smartphone can browse over Wi-Fi but cannot connect to the internet when leaving the office. Here the observed facts require bluetooth accessory reconnect failure instead.
Question 286
A support request at Seabright Supplies presents this problem: Users near a lunchroom suffer slow 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi at peak periods while wired links stay normal. The supporting record states that RF survey shows high channel utilization and overlapping neighboring APs. The desired outcome is to resolve radio interference before increasing wired internet capacity. The goal is to restore required function without creating a new security or safety problem. What should the technician recommend as the corrective approach?
- Choose less congested supported channels or move compatible clients to a cleaner 5 GHz band
- Correct the DNS server configuration and flush stale failed resolution records if appropriate
- Replace the defective patch lead and inspect the wall jack before blaming DNS
- Restore the intended voice and data VLAN configuration with appropriate scope
Explanation
Correct Answer
A:
Choose less congested supported channels or move compatible clients to a cleaner 5 GHz band. It corrects the documented cause using the compatible technology and support constraints. The relevant observation is that RF survey shows high channel utilization and overlapping neighboring APs. The support goal is to resolve radio interference before increasing wired internet capacity; this design action specifically addresses intermittent wi-fi due to channel interference without confusing a different subsystem.
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B:
Correct the DNS server configuration and flush stale failed resolution records if appropriate. This action is appropriate for dns failure with working ip connectivity, normally when a workstation opens a service directly by numeric IP but says its hostname cannot be resolved. Here the observed facts require intermittent wi-fi due to channel interference instead.
C:
Replace the defective patch lead and inspect the wall jack before blaming DNS. This action is appropriate for copper ethernet link flapping, normally when a workstation loses Ethernet connection whenever its patch lead is bent. Here the observed facts require intermittent wi-fi due to channel interference instead.
D:
Restore the intended voice and data VLAN configuration with appropriate scope. This action is appropriate for vlan mismatch causing one desk to lose access, normally when a desk phone and PC stop reaching their correct services after a switch port change. Here the observed facts require intermittent wi-fi due to channel interference instead.
Question 287
On a service ticket for Seabright Supplies, the team observes: A workstation appears dead after a cleaning crew switches off the power strip feeding it. The desired outcome is to isolate basic external power before replacing the motherboard. The technician must document observations separately from assumptions. Which safe pilot action gives the most relevant evidence?
- Boot a test configuration with supported onboard video after safely removing the add-in GPU
- Boot with one known-good compatible DIMM and vary only one module at a time
- Test one authorized phone-and-PC desk port with corrected tagged and untagged VLANs
- Power the PC from a verified test outlet and known-good cord without opening the energized PSU
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:
Power the PC from a verified test outlet and known-good cord without opening the energized PSU. It tests the proposed solution safely on an approved representative system. The relevant observation is that a workstation appears dead after a cleaning crew switches off the power strip feeding it. The support goal is to isolate basic external power before replacing the motherboard; this pilot action specifically addresses completely dead desktop power path without confusing a different subsystem.
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A:
Boot a test configuration with supported onboard video after safely removing the add-in GPU. This action is appropriate for post beep code interpretation and expansion-card isolation, normally when a newly upgraded desktop beeps at startup and shows no BIOS screen. Here the observed facts require completely dead desktop power path instead.
B:
Boot with one known-good compatible DIMM and vary only one module at a time. This action is appropriate for desktop memory fault preventing post, normally when a desktop powers on but gives a repeating memory-related beep pattern and no display. Here the observed facts require completely dead desktop power path instead.
C:
Test one authorized phone-and-PC desk port with corrected tagged and untagged VLANs. This action is appropriate for vlan mismatch causing one desk to lose access, normally when a desk phone and PC stop reaching their correct services after a switch port change. Here the observed facts require completely dead desktop power path instead.
Question 288
At Vertex Media, a technician working in IT virtualization planning identifies this issue: A team needs to package one web service and its dependencies but not another complete guest kernel. The supporting record states that its runtime supports containers sharing the host operating system kernel. The desired outcome is to identify containers versus full operating-system VMs for application packaging. The technician must document observations separately from assumptions. What should be tracked after the fix to maintain service reliability?
- Monitor old snapshots and backup restore-test failures
- Monitor VDI broker availability, logon time and display latency
- Monitor container image vulnerabilities and excessive runtime privileges
- Monitor excessive host memory consumption and stale test VMs
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:
Monitor container image vulnerabilities and excessive runtime privileges. It tracks recurrence of the specific failure mechanism over time. The relevant observation is that its runtime supports containers sharing the host operating system kernel. The support goal is to identify containers versus full operating-system VMs for application packaging; this monitor action specifically addresses container isolation versus full virtual machine without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Monitor old snapshots and backup restore-test failures. This action is appropriate for vm snapshot versus independent backup, normally when a developer calls a local VM snapshot a complete disaster recovery backup. Here the observed facts require container isolation versus full virtual machine instead.
B:
Monitor VDI broker availability, logon time and display latency. This action is appropriate for vdi versus local desktop processing, normally when a company wants centrally managed user desktops accessed from inexpensive endpoints. Here the observed facts require container isolation versus full virtual machine instead.
D:
Monitor excessive host memory consumption and stale test VMs. This action is appropriate for hosted type 2 virtualization for testing, normally when a help desk engineer needs an isolated test operating system on an existing laptop. Here the observed facts require container isolation versus full virtual machine instead.
Question 289
On a service ticket for Seabright Supplies, the team observes: A design lab orders ECC RAM for a desktop that cannot activate memory error correction. The desired outcome is to select ECC hardware only where CPU and board support its error reporting. The goal is to restore required function without creating a new security or safety problem. Which post-repair signal best detects regression or repeat exposure?
- Monitor unsupported module combinations and BIOS fallback settings
- Monitor driver updates that reset mode selection
- Monitor inventory bins for mixed laptop and desktop memory modules
- Monitor corrected memory events and growing error rates
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:
Monitor corrected memory events and growing error rates. It tracks recurrence of the specific failure mechanism over time. The relevant observation is that a design lab orders ECC RAM for a desktop that cannot activate memory error correction. The support goal is to select ECC hardware only where CPU and board support its error reporting; this monitor action specifically addresses ecc memory error correction compatibility without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Monitor unsupported module combinations and BIOS fallback settings. This action is appropriate for ddr generation electrical compatibility, normally when a replacement RAM order has the correct capacity but the wrong DDR generation. Here the observed facts require ecc memory error correction compatibility instead.
B:
Monitor driver updates that reset mode selection. This action is appropriate for refresh rate versus screen resolution, normally when a support buyer mistakes 144 Hz for a count of display pixels when comparing two monitors. Here the observed facts require ecc memory error correction compatibility instead.
C:
Monitor inventory bins for mixed laptop and desktop memory modules. This action is appropriate for sodimm versus dimm form factor, normally when a desktop repair requires replacement memory but the spare part comes from a notebook. Here the observed facts require ecc memory error correction compatibility instead.
Question 290
On a service ticket for Silverline Travel, the team observes: A builder swaps in a low-wattage supply that lacks the required eight-pin GPU feed. The desired outcome is to select an adequately rated power supply with correct board and GPU connectors. A safe non-destructive test must be used before replacing additional parts. Which configuration or repair action best addresses the stated requirement?
- Use the new PSU's specified cables rather than assuming modular connectors are interchangeable
- Select a compatible SSD rather than a spinning HDD for the specified latency and shock profile
- Install matched redundant modules and independent approved input feeds
- Use an appropriate rated PSU supporting the 20+4-pin motherboard and GPU power requirements
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:
Use an appropriate rated PSU supporting the 20+4-pin motherboard and GPU power requirements. It corrects the documented cause using the compatible technology and support constraints. The relevant observation is that a builder swaps in a low-wattage supply that lacks the required eight-pin GPU feed. The support goal is to select an adequately rated power supply with correct board and GPU connectors; this design action specifically addresses psu wattage and 20+4 atx connector without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Use the new PSU's specified cables rather than assuming modular connectors are interchangeable. That action is appropriate for modular psu cable safety, normally when a builder replaces a modular PSU but wants to reuse its old detachable power leads. Here the observed facts require psu wattage and 20+4 atx connector instead.
B:
Select a compatible SSD rather than a spinning HDD for the specified latency and shock profile. This action is appropriate for ssd versus hdd latency and interface, normally when a mobile user needs low-latency storage and shock resistance but a procurement request specifies a 5400 RPM hard disk. Here the observed facts require psu wattage and 20+4 atx connector instead.
C:
Install matched redundant modules and independent approved input feeds. That action is appropriate for redundant psu failover, normally when an office server needs to stay online when one power supply module fails. Here the observed facts require psu wattage and 20+4 atx connector instead.
