CompTIA 220-1201 Practice Test 41
Question 400
A support request at Cedar Education presents this problem: A small office needs guest Wi-Fi isolated from payroll devices but also needs secure remote employee access. The supporting record states that guest and payroll devices share a local switch while remote users traverse the public internet. The desired outcome is to separate local network segmentation requirements from remote encrypted connectivity. User data and business service continuity must be preserved. What should support monitor to catch a recurrence of the same failure?
- Monitor mail bounce reports and unauthorized TXT or MX record drift
- Monitor reservation conflicts and device MAC replacement
- Monitor VLAN trunk policy and remote VPN session errors as distinct controls
- Monitor new links for incorrect network diagrams and address planning
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:
Monitor VLAN trunk policy and remote VPN session errors as distinct controls. It tracks recurrence of the specific failure mechanism over time. The relevant observation is that guest and payroll devices share a local switch while remote users traverse the public internet. The support goal is to separate local network segmentation requirements from remote encrypted connectivity; this monitor action specifically addresses vlan segmentation versus vpn encrypted tunneling without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Monitor mail bounce reports and unauthorized TXT or MX record drift. This action is appropriate for mx and spf dns records distinct purposes, normally when a domain receives email at the wrong destination after DNS changes. Here the observed facts require vlan segmentation versus vpn encrypted tunneling instead.
B:
Monitor reservation conflicts and device MAC replacement. This action is appropriate for dhcp reservation versus exclusion, normally when a networked printer must keep the same IPv4 address while the rest of the office remains DHCP-managed. Here the observed facts require vlan segmentation versus vpn encrypted tunneling instead.
D:
Monitor new links for incorrect network diagrams and address planning. 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 vlan segmentation versus vpn encrypted tunneling instead.
Question 401
During Summit Media's cloud and desktop infrastructure review, the technician encounters this condition: A purchasing manager believes a separate SaaS login means the vendor built an exclusive physical server for each customer. The desired outcome is to distinguish logical tenant isolation from guaranteed dedicated physical hardware. Only approved service procedures and compatible replacement components may be used. What observation would verify successful service restoration?
- Verify rollback works but also confirm independent recovery after simulated host loss
- Verify one tenant cannot view the other's data without assuming the physical servers are dedicated
- Verify the stated legacy service stays private while the public component communicates only over approved paths
- Verify instances increase under load and decrease after demand subsides
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:
Verify one tenant cannot view the other's data without assuming the physical servers are dedicated. It proves the required function with an observable result instead of assuming the change worked. The relevant observation is that a purchasing manager believes a separate SaaS login means the vendor built an exclusive physical server for each customer. The support goal is to distinguish logical tenant isolation from guaranteed dedicated physical hardware; this validate action specifically addresses multitenancy versus dedicated cloud resources without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Verify rollback works but also confirm independent recovery after simulated host loss. 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 multitenancy versus dedicated cloud resources instead.
C:
Verify the stated legacy service stays private while the public component communicates only over approved paths. 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 multitenancy versus dedicated cloud resources instead.
D:
Verify instances increase under load and decrease after demand subsides. This action is appropriate for cloud elasticity versus fixed provisioning, normally when an online storefront sees traffic triple for two hours and then fall back to normal. Here the observed facts require multitenancy versus dedicated cloud resources instead.
Question 402
At Brookside Agency, a technician working in desktop hardware service bench identifies this issue: A four-disk production array must remain available during any two simultaneous drive failures. The supporting record states that RAID 5 can tolerate one disk failure, while RAID 6 uses two parity units. The desired outcome is to select a RAID level providing protection against two disk failures. A safe non-destructive test must be used before replacing additional parts. Which acceptance result best demonstrates the issue is resolved?
- Verify improved access latency and acceptable write endurance for the workload
- Verify data remains readable in degraded mode and rebuild procedures are documented
- Verify visible color variation meets the user's acceptance range with both displays calibrated
- Verify the volume remains accessible in degraded mode and rebuilds after replacement
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:
Verify data remains readable in degraded mode and rebuild procedures are documented. It proves the required function with an observable result instead of assuming the change worked. The relevant observation is that RAID 5 can tolerate one disk failure, while RAID 6 uses two parity units. The support goal is to select a RAID level providing protection against two disk failures; this validate action specifically addresses raid 5 versus raid 6 dual parity without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Verify improved access latency and acceptable write endurance for the workload. 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 raid 5 versus raid 6 dual parity instead.
C:
Verify visible color variation meets the user's acceptance range with both displays calibrated. This action is appropriate for ips versus tn versus oled displays, normally when a graphic designer prioritizes consistent viewing angles and color accuracy over lowest display price. Here the observed facts require raid 5 versus raid 6 dual parity instead.
D:
Verify the volume remains accessible in degraded mode and rebuilds after replacement. This action is appropriate for raid 1 mirror capacity and resilience, normally when a file server has two equal 2 TB disks and needs redundancy against one disk failure. Here the observed facts require raid 5 versus raid 6 dual parity instead.
Question 403
A support request at Granite Capital presents this problem: A small-business employee connects two monitors and power to a laptop through a new USB-C dock. The supporting record states that the dock provides insufficient USB-C Power Delivery and its display bandwidth supports only one monitor at the requested resolution. The desired outcome is to choose a dock meeting host charging and display requirements. Service work must follow power isolation, ESD, and manufacturer instructions when applicable. Which post-repair signal best detects regression or repeat exposure?
- Track incompatible adapter purchases and port capability labeling
- Monitor dock firmware updates, disconnected displays and charging warnings
- Monitor reconnection failures and the headset's remembered-device limit
- Track pen battery, firmware and digitizer driver issues
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:
Monitor dock firmware updates, disconnected displays and charging warnings. It tracks recurrence of the specific failure mechanism over time. The relevant observation is that the dock provides insufficient USB-C Power Delivery and its display bandwidth supports only one monitor at the requested resolution. The support goal is to choose a dock meeting host charging and display requirements; this monitor action specifically addresses docking station display and power capability without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Track incompatible adapter purchases and port capability labeling. That action is appropriate for usb-c connector versus supported protocol, normally when a user assumes every laptop USB-C port can send video to a USB-C monitor. Here the observed facts require docking station display and power capability instead.
C:
Monitor reconnection failures and the headset's remembered-device limit. This action is appropriate for bluetooth headset pairing, normally when a wireless headset pairs with a tablet but does not appear on a new laptop's device discovery list. Here the observed facts require docking station display and power capability instead.
D:
Track pen battery, firmware and digitizer driver issues. That action is appropriate for active stylus digitizer compatibility, normally when a designer needs pen pressure and palm rejection on a convertible laptop. Here the observed facts require docking station display and power capability instead.
Question 404
During Silverline Travel's branch networking support, the technician encounters this condition: A print server loses its queue target after a DHCP address change and needs a persistent assigned lease. The desired outcome is to select a stable printer address assignment without disabling office DHCP. User data and business service continuity must be preserved. How should the solution first be tested on an approved spare or pilot system?
- Change MX in a test zone and validate mail routing versus outbound SPF evaluation
- Renew the printer lease in a lab subnet after applying its reservation
- Test an intentionally miswired patch cable with a wiremap tester and trace a separate unlabeled cable
- Pilot guest-to-payroll denial and an authorized remote VPN session independently
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:
Renew the printer lease in a lab subnet after applying its reservation. It tests the proposed solution safely on an approved representative system. The relevant observation is that a print server loses its queue target after a DHCP address change and needs a persistent assigned lease. The support goal is to select a stable printer address assignment without disabling office DHCP; this pilot action specifically addresses dhcp reservation versus exclusion without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Change MX in a test zone and validate mail routing versus outbound SPF evaluation. That action is appropriate for mx and spf dns records distinct purposes, normally when a domain receives email at the wrong destination after DNS changes. Here the observed facts require dhcp reservation versus exclusion instead.
C:
Test an intentionally miswired patch cable with a wiremap tester and trace a separate unlabeled cable. This action is appropriate for cable tester versus toner and probe, normally when a technician must determine whether a terminated Ethernet run has crossed wires and split pairs. Here the observed facts require dhcp reservation versus exclusion instead.
D:
Pilot guest-to-payroll denial and an authorized remote VPN session independently. That action is appropriate for vlan segmentation versus vpn encrypted tunneling, normally when a small office needs guest Wi-Fi isolated from payroll devices but also needs secure remote employee access. Here the observed facts require dhcp reservation versus exclusion instead.
Question 405
During Horizon College's computer equipment refresh, the technician encounters this condition: A technician proposes RAID 10 on two disks and claims any two drive failures would be harmless. The desired outcome is to select combined striping and mirroring with the correct minimum disk count. User data and business service continuity must be preserved. How should the solution first be tested on an approved spare or pilot system?
- Simulate a single disk failure in an isolated RAID 1 test array
- Model two drive failures on a disposable RAID 6 lab array
- Create a small lab array of two mirrored pairs striped together
- Print a test page after inserting a compatible toner cartridge in a powered-down service state
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:
Create a small lab array of two mirrored pairs striped together. It tests the proposed solution safely on an approved representative system. The relevant observation is that a technician proposes RAID 10 on two disks and claims any two drive failures would be harmless. The support goal is to select combined striping and mirroring with the correct minimum disk count; this pilot action specifically addresses raid 10 mirrored striped array without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Simulate a single disk failure in an isolated RAID 1 test array. This action is appropriate for raid 1 mirror capacity and resilience, normally when a file server has two equal 2 TB disks and needs redundancy against one disk failure. Here the observed facts require raid 10 mirrored striped array instead.
B:
Model two drive failures on a disposable RAID 6 lab array. This action is appropriate for raid 5 versus raid 6 dual parity, normally when a four-disk production array must remain available during any two simultaneous drive failures. Here the observed facts require raid 10 mirrored striped array instead.
D:
Print a test page after inserting a compatible toner cartridge in a powered-down service state. This action is appropriate for laser printer faded output and toner, normally when a monochrome laser printer produces uniformly faint pages after many high-volume print jobs. Here the observed facts require raid 10 mirrored striped array instead.
Question 406
During Beacon Group's hardware and network incident triage, the technician encounters this condition: A business phone loses most of its battery overnight despite a healthy battery test. The supporting record states that battery usage reports show one sync application repeatedly waking the device in the background. The desired outcome is to identify energy consumption from software activity rather than immediately swapping the battery. A safe non-destructive test must be used before replacing additional parts. What should be tracked after the fix to maintain service reliability?
- Monitor brightness dropout and hinge-related display cable faults
- Monitor data caps, roaming restrictions and carrier registration changes
- Monitor abnormal background wakeups and OS update regressions
- Monitor repeat cable wear, overheating and loose plug fit
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:
Monitor abnormal background wakeups and OS update regressions. It tracks recurrence of the specific failure mechanism over time. The relevant observation is that battery usage reports show one sync application repeatedly waking the device in the background. The support goal is to identify energy consumption from software activity rather than immediately swapping the battery; this monitor action specifically addresses background app mobile battery drain without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Monitor brightness dropout and hinge-related display cable faults. This action is appropriate for backlight failure on laptop lcd, normally when a laptop screen looks black but a flashlight reveals a faint intact desktop image. Here the observed facts require background app mobile battery drain instead.
B:
Monitor data caps, roaming restrictions and carrier registration changes. 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 background app mobile battery drain instead.
D:
Monitor repeat cable wear, overheating and loose plug fit. 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 background app mobile battery drain instead.
Question 407
On a service ticket for Evergreen Manufacturing, the team observes: A customer portal slows because all traffic reaches one server while two identical servers sit idle. The desired outcome is to choose the appropriate network service for distributing application traffic. A safe non-destructive test must be used before replacing additional parts. What should the technician recommend as the corrective approach?
- Configure an approved reachable NTP source for network devices while retaining centralized syslog
- Provide a suitable router or Layer 3 routing function with permitted inter-subnet paths
- Deploy an appropriate load balancer with health probes for the supported service
- Repair the DNS server or client DNS setting rather than rebuilding the DHCP address pool
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:
Deploy an appropriate load balancer with health probes for the supported service. It corrects the documented cause using the compatible technology and support constraints. The relevant observation is that a customer portal slows because all traffic reaches one server while two identical servers sit idle. The support goal is to choose the appropriate network service for distributing application traffic; this design action specifically addresses load balancer versus proxy server functions without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Configure an approved reachable NTP source for network devices while retaining centralized syslog. This action is appropriate for ntp time service versus centralized syslog, normally when authentication logs from two branch routers show conflicting timestamps during the same event. Here the observed facts require load balancer versus proxy server functions instead.
B:
Provide a suitable router or Layer 3 routing function with permitted inter-subnet paths. 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 load balancer versus proxy server functions instead.
D:
Repair the DNS server or client DNS setting rather than rebuilding the DHCP address pool. This action is appropriate for dns resolution versus dhcp address assignment, normally when a workstation has a valid IPv4 address, gateway and lease but cannot reach services by hostname. Here the observed facts require load balancer versus proxy server functions instead.
Question 408
At Keystone Health, a technician working in desktop hardware service bench identifies this issue: A technician orders an M.2 SSD for a motherboard slot that supports only SATA signaling. The supporting record states that the purchased M.2 drive uses NVMe over PCIe even though the cards look physically similar. The desired outcome is to match storage interface protocol to motherboard slot capabilities. The technician must document observations separately from assumptions. What should the technician verify first to establish the problem?
- Inspect each RJ45 conductor color order and wiremap tester results
- Read motherboard M.2 keying and SATA or PCIe lane support alongside drive protocol
- Check fiber type, distance budget, wavelength and transceiver compatibility
- Inspect workload random I/O, storage interface, capacity and endurance
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:
Read motherboard M.2 keying and SATA or PCIe lane support alongside drive protocol. It checks the likely failure boundary before altering working parts or settings. The relevant observation is that the purchased M.2 drive uses NVMe over PCIe even though the cards look physically similar. The support goal is to match storage interface protocol to motherboard slot capabilities; this diagnose action specifically addresses nvme pcie versus sata storage interface without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Inspect each RJ45 conductor color order and wiremap tester results. This action is appropriate for t568a versus t568b rj45 terminations, normally when a newly crimped eight-wire Ethernet cable fails a wiremap test because one end follows T568A and the other T568B. Here the observed facts require nvme pcie versus sata storage interface instead.
C:
Check fiber type, distance budget, wavelength and transceiver compatibility. This action is appropriate for single-mode versus multimode fiber, normally when a campus backbone spans several kilometers between buildings and requires high throughput. Here the observed facts require nvme pcie versus sata storage interface instead.
D:
Inspect workload random I/O, storage interface, capacity and endurance. 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 nvme pcie versus sata storage interface instead.
Question 409
On a service ticket for Aster Systems, the team observes: A monitor intermittently goes black when its display cable is moved. The supporting record states that the computer remains running and a spare certified video cable is available. The desired outcome is to determine whether a physical video link is causing intermittent display loss. The technician must document observations separately from assumptions. How should the solution first be tested on an approved spare or pilot system?
- Test a compatible known-good panel with safe power isolation
- Swap only the display cable on a known-good test monitor
- Compare the same test image at native resolution and a lower nonnative mode
- Use a safe test presentation and cycle between known connected projector inputs
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:
Swap only the display cable on a known-good test monitor. It tests the proposed solution safely on an approved representative system. The relevant observation is that the computer remains running and a spare certified video cable is available. The support goal is to determine whether a physical video link is causing intermittent display loss; this pilot action specifically addresses intermittent monitor image due to video cable without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Test a compatible known-good panel with safe power isolation. This action is appropriate for backlight failure on laptop lcd, normally when a laptop screen looks black but a flashlight reveals a faint intact desktop image. Here the observed facts require intermittent monitor image due to video cable instead.
C:
Compare the same test image at native resolution and a lower nonnative mode. This action is appropriate for wrong screen resolution and scaling, normally when a user complains that desktop text is blurry after changing to a nonnative display resolution. Here the observed facts require intermittent monitor image due to video cable instead.
D:
Use a safe test presentation and cycle between known connected projector inputs. This action is appropriate for projector wrong input versus computer failure, normally when a conference room projector displays a no-signal message while the laptop works locally. Here the observed facts require intermittent monitor image due to video cable instead.
Question 410
At Evergreen Manufacturing, a technician working in end-user troubleshooting identifies this issue: A desk display flickers whenever someone nudges a damaged DisplayPort cable. The desired outcome is to determine whether a physical video link is causing intermittent display loss. Any configuration change must be reversible and validated on a controlled test device. Which acceptance result best demonstrates the issue is resolved?
- Verify internal brightness returns while external video remains unaffected
- Verify retry rate and throughput improve under comparable load
- Verify movement no longer causes signal loss at the intended resolution
- Verify the projector shows the test slide and remains stable in the selected mode
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:
Verify movement no longer causes signal loss at the intended resolution. It proves the required function with an observable result instead of assuming the change worked. The relevant observation is that a desk display flickers whenever someone nudges a damaged DisplayPort cable. The support goal is to determine whether a physical video link is causing intermittent display loss; this validate action specifically addresses intermittent monitor image due to video cable without confusing a different subsystem.
Incorrect Answers
A:
Verify internal brightness returns while external video remains unaffected. That action is appropriate for backlight failure on laptop lcd, normally when a laptop screen looks black but a flashlight reveals a faint intact desktop image. Here the observed facts require intermittent monitor image due to video cable instead.
B:
Verify retry rate and throughput improve under comparable load. This action is appropriate for intermittent wi-fi due to channel interference, normally when users near a lunchroom suffer slow 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi at peak periods while wired links stay normal. Here the observed facts require intermittent monitor image due to video cable instead.
D:
Verify the projector shows the test slide and remains stable in the selected mode. That action is appropriate for projector wrong input versus computer failure, normally when a conference room projector displays a no-signal message while the laptop works locally. Here the observed facts require intermittent monitor image due to video cable instead.
