CompTIA 220-1201 Practice Test 60
Question 590
At Granite Capital, a technician working in small-office network service desk identifies this issue: Staff complain about busy wireless channels in a meeting room. The supporting record states that the available analyzer shows neighboring SSIDs and channel occupancy, while a wired tap captures Ethernet frames. The desired outcome is to use an RF analysis tool for interference assessment rather than wired packet capture. Any configuration change must be reversible and validated on a controlled test device. Which acceptance result best demonstrates the issue is resolved?
- Verify improved wireless contention and connection reliability without assuming the wired tap measured radio noise
- Verify mapping succeeds for authorized users while unrelated users remain denied
- Verify upload and download meet agreed service performance targets
- Verify correct pin continuity and pair mapping after re-termination
Explanation
Correct Answer
A:
Verify improved wireless contention and connection reliability without assuming the wired tap measured radio noise. It proves the required function with an observable result instead of assuming the change worked. The relevant observation is that the available analyzer shows neighboring SSIDs and channel occupancy, while a wired tap captures Ethernet frames. The support goal is to use an RF analysis tool for interference assessment rather than wired packet capture; this validate action specifically addresses wi-fi analyzer versus network tap without confusing a different subsystem.
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B:
Verify mapping succeeds for authorized users while unrelated users remain denied. That 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 wi-fi analyzer versus network tap instead.
C:
Verify upload and download meet agreed service performance targets. This action is appropriate for fiber wan versus dsl last-mile capacity, normally when a remote design office regularly transfers multi-gigabyte files and can order either fiber or DSL. Here the observed facts require wi-fi analyzer versus network tap instead.
D:
Verify correct pin continuity and pair mapping after re-termination. That 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 wi-fi analyzer versus network tap instead.
Question 591
At Granite Capital, a technician working in IT virtualization planning identifies this issue: A company wants centrally managed user desktops accessed from inexpensive endpoints. The supporting record states that user sessions must run inside a hosted datacenter platform and persist per supported policy. The desired outcome is to choose Virtual Desktop Infrastructure rather than local OS installations. User data and business service continuity must be preserved. What should the technician recommend as the corrective approach?
- Deploy a supported VDI solution with centrally hosted desktop sessions
- Keep snapshots for short rollback and use separate validated backups for data resilience
- Use a container image for the application and a VM where a separate guest OS is necessary
- Enable the appropriate CPU virtualization feature in firmware under change control
Explanation
Correct Answer
A:
Deploy a supported VDI solution with centrally hosted desktop sessions. It corrects the documented cause using the compatible technology and support constraints. The relevant observation is that user sessions must run inside a hosted datacenter platform and persist per supported policy. The support goal is to choose Virtual Desktop Infrastructure rather than local OS installations; this design action specifically addresses vdi versus local desktop processing without confusing a different subsystem.
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B:
Keep snapshots for short rollback and use separate validated backups for data resilience. 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 vdi versus local desktop processing instead.
C:
Use a container image for the application and a VM where a separate guest OS is necessary. This action is appropriate for container isolation versus full virtual machine, normally when a team needs to package one web service and its dependencies but not another complete guest kernel. Here the observed facts require vdi versus local desktop processing instead.
D:
Enable the appropriate CPU virtualization feature in firmware under change control. This action is appropriate for virtualization cpu extensions, normally when a new virtual machine cannot start a 64-bit guest even though the host processor supports virtualization. Here the observed facts require vdi versus local desktop processing instead.
Question 592
On a service ticket for Falcon Transit, the team observes: An enterprise must keep one legacy regulatory workload in its own datacenter while scaling an unrelated web front end in a public provider. The supporting record states that the architecture intentionally integrates private infrastructure with public cloud services. The desired outcome is to classify a hybrid-cloud deployment based on integrated private and public environments. 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 cross-environment data flow and newly unauthorized public exposure
- Monitor cross-tenant access alerts and changes to service tenancy configuration
- Monitor egress spikes and unexpected synchronization jobs
- Monitor service patch announcements and customer-managed database access settings
Explanation
Correct Answer
A:
Monitor cross-environment data flow and newly unauthorized public exposure. It tracks recurrence of the specific failure mechanism over time. The relevant observation is that the architecture intentionally integrates private infrastructure with public cloud services. The support goal is to classify a hybrid-cloud deployment based on integrated private and public environments; this monitor action specifically addresses public versus private versus hybrid cloud without confusing a different subsystem.
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B:
Monitor cross-tenant access alerts and changes to service tenancy configuration. 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 public versus private versus hybrid cloud instead.
C:
Monitor egress spikes and unexpected synchronization jobs. This action is appropriate for metered cloud ingress and egress costs, normally when an organization expects to store modest data in cloud storage but regularly exports terabytes to an on-premises analytics platform. Here the observed facts require public versus private versus hybrid cloud instead.
D:
Monitor service patch announcements and customer-managed database access settings. This action is appropriate for iaas versus paas versus saas ownership, normally when a small business wants a hosted database platform but not responsibility for patching the underlying database server OS. Here the observed facts require public versus private versus hybrid cloud instead.
Question 593
A support request at Maplebank Ltd presents this problem: A university plans a 6 km building interconnect using a short-reach multimode transceiver. The desired outcome is to choose optical media and transceivers matched to distance and wavelength. User data and business service continuity must be preserved. Which inspection most directly confirms the likely cause before changing components?
- Check the device's Thunderbolt markings, controller support and cable type
- Inspect UEFI Secure Boot state, key database and boot entries separately
- Check fiber type, distance budget, wavelength and transceiver compatibility
- Read motherboard M.2 keying and SATA or PCIe lane support alongside drive protocol
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:
Check fiber type, distance budget, wavelength and transceiver compatibility. It checks the likely failure boundary before altering working parts or settings. The relevant observation is that a university plans a 6 km building interconnect using a short-reach multimode transceiver. The support goal is to choose optical media and transceivers matched to distance and wavelength; this diagnose action specifically addresses single-mode versus multimode fiber without confusing a different subsystem.
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A:
Check the device's Thunderbolt markings, controller support and cable type. That action is appropriate for usb-c versus thunderbolt port capability, normally when an external high-bandwidth storage enclosure only negotiates low speed on a laptop USB-C connector. Here the observed facts require single-mode versus multimode fiber instead.
B:
Inspect UEFI Secure Boot state, key database and boot entries separately. This action is appropriate for uefi secure boot versus boot order, normally when a laptop can start a trusted OS but prompts when an unsigned bootloader is inserted. Here the observed facts require single-mode versus multimode fiber instead.
D:
Read motherboard M.2 keying and SATA or PCIe lane support alongside drive protocol. That 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 single-mode versus multimode fiber instead.
Question 594
At Evergreen Manufacturing, a technician working in desktop hardware service bench identifies this issue: An external high-bandwidth storage enclosure only negotiates low speed on a laptop USB-C connector. The supporting record states that the storage case requires a Thunderbolt-capable host and a compatible certified cable. The desired outcome is to determine host and cable protocol support rather than assuming a USB-C shape is sufficient. User data and business service continuity must be preserved. What should the technician recommend as the corrective approach?
- Connect through a supported Thunderbolt or USB4 port and rated cable meeting the enclosure requirements
- Order a compatible SATA M.2 model or install into a supported NVMe PCIe slot
- Use supported single-mode fiber and matched long-reach optics for the kilometer-scale link
- Select an IPS-class monitor meeting the required color gamut rather than choosing TN solely for speed
Explanation
Correct Answer
A:
Connect through a supported Thunderbolt or USB4 port and rated cable meeting the enclosure requirements. It corrects the documented cause using the compatible technology and support constraints. The relevant observation is that the storage case requires a Thunderbolt-capable host and a compatible certified cable. The support goal is to determine host and cable protocol support rather than assuming a USB-C shape is sufficient; this design action specifically addresses usb-c versus thunderbolt port capability without confusing a different subsystem.
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B:
Order a compatible SATA M.2 model or install into a supported NVMe PCIe slot. That 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 usb-c versus thunderbolt port capability instead.
C:
Use supported single-mode fiber and matched long-reach optics for the kilometer-scale link. That 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 usb-c versus thunderbolt port capability instead.
D:
Select an IPS-class monitor meeting the required color gamut rather than choosing TN solely for speed. 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 usb-c versus thunderbolt port capability instead.
Question 595
During Evergreen Manufacturing's end-user troubleshooting, the technician encounters this condition: 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 post-repair signal best detects regression or repeat exposure?
- Monitor frequently changed input selections and broken AV cables
- Monitor busy-channel duration and newly deployed neighboring radios
- Monitor recurring connector issues and dock port strain
- Monitor brightness dropout and hinge-related display cable faults
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:
Monitor recurring connector issues and dock port strain. It tracks recurrence of the specific failure mechanism over time. 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 monitor action specifically addresses intermittent monitor image due to video cable without confusing a different subsystem.
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A:
Monitor frequently changed input selections and broken AV cables. 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.
B:
Monitor busy-channel duration and newly deployed neighboring radios. 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:
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 intermittent monitor image due to video cable instead.
Question 596
During Brookside Agency's computer equipment refresh, the technician encounters this condition: An office wants automatic two-sided printing from the legal-size tray but jobs pull A4 from the default bin. The desired outcome is to correct printer job configuration rather than replacing hardware. Any configuration change must be reversible and validated on a controlled test device. Which post-repair signal best detects regression or repeat exposure?
- Monitor driver policy changes and media mismatch errors
- Monitor abandoned queued jobs and failed badge-release events
- Monitor toner warnings and repetitive cartridge defects
- Monitor power and GPU temperature after the upgrade
Explanation
Correct Answer
A:
Monitor driver policy changes and media mismatch errors. It tracks recurrence of the specific failure mechanism over time. The relevant observation is that an office wants automatic two-sided printing from the legal-size tray but jobs pull A4 from the default bin. The support goal is to correct printer job configuration rather than replacing hardware; this monitor action specifically addresses printer duplex and tray settings without confusing a different subsystem.
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B:
Monitor abandoned queued jobs and failed badge-release events. That action is appropriate for secure pull-print and release authentication, normally when confidential reports regularly sit unclaimed in a shared hallway printer's output tray. Here the observed facts require printer duplex and tray settings instead.
C:
Monitor toner warnings and repetitive cartridge defects. That 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 printer duplex and tray settings instead.
D:
Monitor power and GPU temperature after the upgrade. 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 printer duplex and tray settings instead.
Question 597
A support request at Juniper Tech presents this problem: Authentication logs from two branch routers show conflicting timestamps during the same event. The supporting record states that their clocks drift because NTP synchronization is disabled; syslog collection itself is functioning. The desired outcome is to identify the role of network time synchronization separate from log transport. Service work must follow power isolation, ESD, and manufacturer instructions when applicable. What should the technician verify first to establish the problem?
- Compare device time zones, NTP peers, drift, and syslog timestamps
- Inspect cable labels, both jack ends and tester wiremap indications
- Inspect application health checks, backend pool membership and where client requests enter
- Compare DHCP lease options, configured DNS server, and forward lookup results
Explanation
Correct Answer
A:
Compare device time zones, NTP peers, drift, and syslog timestamps. It checks the likely failure boundary before altering working parts or settings. The relevant observation is that their clocks drift because NTP synchronization is disabled; syslog collection itself is functioning. The support goal is to identify the role of network time synchronization separate from log transport; this diagnose action specifically addresses ntp time service versus centralized syslog without confusing a different subsystem.
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B:
Inspect cable labels, both jack ends and tester wiremap indications. 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 ntp time service versus centralized syslog instead.
C:
Inspect application health checks, backend pool membership and where client requests enter. That action is appropriate for load balancer versus proxy server functions, normally when a web service needs requests distributed across three application servers with failed nodes removed automatically. Here the observed facts require ntp time service versus centralized syslog instead.
D:
Compare DHCP lease options, configured DNS server, and forward lookup results. That 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 ntp time service versus centralized syslog instead.
Question 598
On a service ticket for Aster Systems, the team observes: A customer asks how to block a built-in webcam without uninstalling conferencing software. The desired outcome is to distinguish physical camera privacy control from software meeting settings. The goal is to restore required function without creating a new security or safety problem. What should support monitor to catch a recurrence of the same failure?
- Monitor sync errors, account duplication and mobile data restrictions
- Monitor memory diagnostic errors and firmware reporting after upgrades
- Monitor repeat weak-signal reports associated with lid movement
- Monitor camera permission changes and physical privacy control damage
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:
Monitor camera permission changes and physical privacy control damage. It tracks recurrence of the specific failure mechanism over time. The relevant observation is that a customer asks how to block a built-in webcam without uninstalling conferencing software. The support goal is to distinguish physical camera privacy control from software meeting settings; this monitor action specifically addresses physical webcam privacy hardware without confusing a different subsystem.
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A:
Monitor sync errors, account duplication and mobile data restrictions. This action is appropriate for mobile calendar and contact synchronization, normally when a user's phone receives mail but calendar edits never appear on the company laptop. Here the observed facts require physical webcam privacy hardware instead.
B:
Monitor memory diagnostic errors and firmware reporting after upgrades. That action is appropriate for laptop sodimm compatibility, normally when a field technician wants to add RAM to a serviceable laptop that currently uses DDR4 SODIMMs. Here the observed facts require physical webcam privacy hardware instead.
C:
Monitor repeat weak-signal reports associated with lid movement. That action is appropriate for laptop wi-fi antenna reconnection, normally when after a laptop display assembly replacement, Bluetooth works but Wi-Fi signal is very weak. Here the observed facts require physical webcam privacy hardware instead.
Question 599
At Cedar Education, a technician working in desktop hardware service bench identifies this issue: A builder replaces a modular PSU but wants to reuse its old detachable power leads. The supporting record states that modular power supply connectors are not necessarily pinned identically between models. The desired outcome is to avoid unsafe cross-vendor modular PSU cable substitution. A safe non-destructive test must be used before replacing additional parts. Which verification result supports the intended technical outcome?
- Verify the negotiated link and measured transfer rate match the supported mode
- Verify the machine remains stable under expected combined CPU and GPU draw
- Verify stable component power without damaged devices or hot connectors
- Verify the server remains online and generates the expected module failure alert
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:
Verify stable component power without damaged devices or hot connectors. It proves the required function with an observable result instead of assuming the change worked. The relevant observation is that modular power supply connectors are not necessarily pinned identically between models. The support goal is to avoid unsafe cross-vendor modular PSU cable substitution; this validate action specifically addresses modular psu cable safety without confusing a different subsystem.
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A:
Verify the negotiated link and measured transfer rate match the supported mode. This action is appropriate for usb-c versus thunderbolt port capability, normally when an external high-bandwidth storage enclosure only negotiates low speed on a laptop USB-C connector. Here the observed facts require modular psu cable safety instead.
B:
Verify the machine remains stable under expected combined CPU and GPU draw. This action is appropriate for psu wattage and 20+4 atx connector, normally when a desktop upgrade adds a high-power GPU and the PC abruptly powers off during intensive graphics workloads. Here the observed facts require modular psu cable safety instead.
D:
Verify the server remains online and generates the expected module failure alert. 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 modular psu cable safety instead.
Question 600
A support request at Cedar Education presents this problem: A builder replaces a modular PSU but wants to reuse its old detachable power leads. The supporting record states that modular power supply connectors are not necessarily pinned identically between models. The desired outcome is to avoid unsafe cross-vendor modular PSU cable substitution. A safe non-destructive test must be used before replacing additional parts. How should the solution first be tested on an approved spare or pilot system?
- Bench-test with a known-good compatible PSU before sustained load testing
- Fit approved cables on a disconnected spare PSU and compare the stated pinout
- Remove one module during a controlled failover test with adequate remaining capacity
- Run a non-destructive throughput test using known files on a certified host/cable pair
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:
Fit approved cables on a disconnected spare PSU and compare the stated pinout. It tests the proposed solution safely on an approved representative system. The relevant observation is that modular power supply connectors are not necessarily pinned identically between models. The support goal is to avoid unsafe cross-vendor modular PSU cable substitution; this pilot action specifically addresses modular psu cable safety without confusing a different subsystem.
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A:
Bench-test with a known-good compatible PSU before sustained load testing. That action is appropriate for psu wattage and 20+4 atx connector, normally when a desktop upgrade adds a high-power GPU and the PC abruptly powers off during intensive graphics workloads. Here the observed facts require modular psu cable safety instead.
C:
Remove one module during a controlled failover test with adequate remaining capacity. 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 modular psu cable safety instead.
D:
Run a non-destructive throughput test using known files on a certified host/cable pair. This action is appropriate for usb-c versus thunderbolt port capability, normally when an external high-bandwidth storage enclosure only negotiates low speed on a laptop USB-C connector. Here the observed facts require modular psu cable safety instead.
