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CompTIA 220-1201 Practice Test 83

Question 820

On a service ticket for Vertex Media, the team observes: 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. Which controlled service test best evaluates the planned approach?

  1. Take a test snapshot then restore it while testing separate backup recovery
  2. Create a disposable VM and verify host and guest can run concurrently
  3. Start a harmless container on a lab host and inspect the shared kernel version
  4. Open a test virtual desktop session from a thin client over a controlled network

Explanation

Correct Answer

C:

Start a harmless container on a lab host and inspect the shared kernel version. It tests the proposed solution safely on an approved representative system. 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 pilot action specifically addresses container isolation versus full virtual machine without confusing a different subsystem.

Incorrect Answers

A:

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 container isolation versus full virtual machine instead.

B:

Create a disposable VM and verify host and guest can run concurrently. That 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.

D:

Open a test virtual desktop session from a thin client over a controlled network. That 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.

Question 821

During Monarch Pharmacy's computer equipment refresh, the technician encounters this condition: A laptop replacement M.2 disk fits its bay but is invisible because firmware supports only SATA M.2. The desired outcome is to match storage interface protocol to motherboard slot capabilities. Any configuration change must be reversible and validated on a controlled test device. What should support monitor to catch a recurrence of the same failure?

  1. Monitor optical attenuation and connector contamination
  2. Monitor touch dead zones and accidental touch events after repairs
  3. Watch technician rework rates and damaged connector latches
  4. Monitor new drive purchases for overlooked slot protocol differences

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

Monitor new drive purchases for overlooked slot protocol differences. It tracks recurrence of the specific failure mechanism over time. The relevant observation is that a laptop replacement M.2 disk fits its bay but is invisible because firmware supports only SATA M.2. The support goal is to match storage interface protocol to motherboard slot capabilities; this monitor action specifically addresses nvme pcie versus sata storage interface without confusing a different subsystem.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Monitor optical attenuation and connector contamination. 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 nvme pcie versus sata storage interface instead.

B:

Monitor touch dead zones and accidental touch events after repairs. This action is appropriate for digitizer input versus backlight inverter, normally when a convertible LCD image is visible but finger touches no longer register at a specific region. Here the observed facts require nvme pcie versus sata storage interface instead.

C:

Watch technician rework rates and damaged connector latches. That 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.

Question 822

During Brookside Agency's desktop hardware service bench, the technician encounters this condition: 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 post-repair signal best detects regression or repeat exposure?

  1. Monitor new panel substitutions and reported off-axis color changes
  2. Monitor remaining SSD health and firmware updates
  3. Monitor patrol reads, failed drives and rebuild exposure
  4. Monitor mirror health and successful independent backups

Explanation

Correct Answer

C:

Monitor patrol reads, failed drives and rebuild exposure. It tracks recurrence of the specific failure mechanism over time. 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 monitor action specifically addresses raid 5 versus raid 6 dual parity without confusing a different subsystem.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Monitor new panel substitutions and reported off-axis color changes. 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.

B:

Monitor remaining SSD health and firmware updates. 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.

D:

Monitor mirror health and successful independent backups. 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 823

At Orchard Services, a technician working in small-office network service desk identifies this issue: A technician must classify a Bluetooth watch connection, office Ethernet and multi-site leased link. The supporting record states that the links cover personal-device distance, building network and geographically separated offices respectively. The desired outcome is to identify network categories from distance and administrative scope. User data and business service continuity must be preserved. Which planned change most directly resolves the documented issue?

  1. Create a scoped DHCP reservation for the printer MAC instead of relying on an exclusion as an assignment
  2. Label short-range personal devices PAN, building networking LAN and multi-site WAN appropriately
  3. Choose the suitable provisioned fiber plan when bidirectional transfer capacity is the dominant requirement
  4. Provide a suitable router or Layer 3 routing function with permitted inter-subnet paths

Explanation

Correct Answer

B:

Label short-range personal devices PAN, building networking LAN and multi-site WAN appropriately. It corrects the documented cause using the compatible technology and support constraints. The relevant observation is that the links cover personal-device distance, building network and geographically separated offices respectively. The support goal is to identify network categories from distance and administrative scope; this design action specifically addresses pan versus lan versus wan scope without confusing a different subsystem.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Create a scoped DHCP reservation for the printer MAC instead of relying on an exclusion as an assignment. 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 pan versus lan versus wan scope instead.

C:

Choose the suitable provisioned fiber plan when bidirectional transfer capacity is the dominant requirement. That 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 pan versus lan versus wan scope instead.

D:

Provide a suitable router or Layer 3 routing function with permitted inter-subnet paths. That 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 pan versus lan versus wan scope instead.

Question 824

A support request at Aster Systems presents this problem: 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. Which configuration or repair action best addresses the stated requirement?

  1. Specify a supported DDR4 SODIMM of the correct capacity instead of desktop or different-generation modules
  2. Reconnect the correct antenna lead and route cables away from hinge pinch points
  3. Configure both clients to use the approved corporate calendar and contacts service
  4. Use the device's physical privacy shutter or supported hardware camera switch for guaranteed local blocking

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

Use the device's physical privacy shutter or supported hardware camera switch for guaranteed local blocking. It corrects the documented cause using the compatible technology and support constraints. 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 design action specifically addresses physical webcam privacy hardware without confusing a different subsystem.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Specify a supported DDR4 SODIMM of the correct capacity instead of desktop or different-generation modules. 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.

B:

Reconnect the correct antenna lead and route cables away from hinge pinch points. 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.

C:

Configure both clients to use the approved corporate calendar and contacts service. 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.

Question 825

A support request at Northland Labs presents this problem: A laptop SSD is failing SMART health checks and holds company data protected with full-disk encryption. The supporting record states that the replacement is a compatible internal SSD but the recovery key has not been escrowed or verified. The desired outcome is to replace storage without losing required user data or encryption recovery access. The goal is to restore required function without creating a new security or safety problem. Which configuration or repair action best addresses the stated requirement?

  1. Stop charging and arrange an approved model-matched battery replacement with proper hazardous battery disposal
  2. Back up and verify recoverability before replacing with a compatible SSD and re-enabling supported encryption
  3. Reconnect the correct antenna lead and route cables away from hinge pinch points
  4. Select a compatible dock and power adapter with adequate charging wattage and video transport

Explanation

Correct Answer

B:

Back up and verify recoverability before replacing with a compatible SSD and re-enabling supported encryption. It corrects the documented cause using the compatible technology and support constraints. The relevant observation is that the replacement is a compatible internal SSD but the recovery key has not been escrowed or verified. The support goal is to replace storage without losing required user data or encryption recovery access; this design action specifically addresses laptop ssd replacement and encryption without confusing a different subsystem.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Stop charging and arrange an approved model-matched battery replacement with proper hazardous battery disposal. That action is appropriate for swollen laptop battery replacement, normally when a business laptop has a lifted trackpad and a visibly swollen internal lithium-ion battery. Here the observed facts require laptop ssd replacement and encryption instead.

C:

Reconnect the correct antenna lead and route cables away from hinge pinch points. 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 laptop ssd replacement and encryption instead.

D:

Select a compatible dock and power adapter with adequate charging wattage and video transport. This action is appropriate for docking station display and power capability, normally when a small-business employee connects two monitors and power to a laptop through a new USB-C dock. Here the observed facts require laptop ssd replacement and encryption instead.

Question 826

On a service ticket for Beacon Group, the team observes: New IP cameras power off when all connected access points and phones start at once. The supporting record states that the PoE switch ports support devices individually but the aggregate supplied wattage is below total load. The desired outcome is to select power-delivery capacity based on per-port and overall PoE requirements. Any configuration change must be reversible and validated on a controlled test device. Which planned change most directly resolves the documented issue?

  1. Provide a suitable router or Layer 3 routing function with permitted inter-subnet paths
  2. Use the provider-approved ONT for fiber access and connect a router to its supported handoff
  3. Allow approved SMB 445 between specified clients and the file server without opening remote desktop
  4. Use a switch or injector capacity that satisfies the combined supported PoE draw

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

Use a switch or injector capacity that satisfies the combined supported PoE draw. It corrects the documented cause using the compatible technology and support constraints. The relevant observation is that the PoE switch ports support devices individually but the aggregate supplied wattage is below total load. The support goal is to select power-delivery capacity based on per-port and overall PoE requirements; this design action specifically addresses poe switch power budget without confusing a different subsystem.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Provide a suitable router or Layer 3 routing function with permitted inter-subnet paths. That 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 poe switch power budget instead.

B:

Use the provider-approved ONT for fiber access and connect a router to its supported handoff. That action is appropriate for ont versus cable modem access equipment, normally when a customer receives a fiber-to-the-premises service but attempts to connect the optical fiber directly to a DOCSIS cable modem. Here the observed facts require poe switch power budget instead.

C:

Allow approved SMB 445 between specified clients and the file server without opening remote desktop. 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 poe switch power budget instead.

Question 827

A support request at Granite Capital presents this problem: An old router is accessible via Telnet but security policy requires encrypted remote CLI administration. The desired outcome is to choose encrypted terminal management over a cleartext terminal protocol. User data and business service continuity must be preserved. Which post-repair signal best detects regression or repeat exposure?

  1. Monitor DNS truncation, TCP retries and firewall denial logs
  2. Monitor lease pool depletion and DHCP relay failures
  3. Monitor failed SSH logins and unexpected re-enablement of Telnet
  4. Monitor mail bounce reports and unauthorized TXT or MX record drift

Explanation

Correct Answer

C:

Monitor failed SSH logins and unexpected re-enablement of Telnet. It tracks recurrence of the specific failure mechanism over time. The relevant observation is that an old router is accessible via Telnet but security policy requires encrypted remote CLI administration. The support goal is to choose encrypted terminal management over a cleartext terminal protocol; this monitor action specifically addresses ssh encrypted administration instead of telnet without confusing a different subsystem.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Monitor DNS truncation, TCP retries and firewall denial logs. That action is appropriate for dns service transport and port 53, normally when a branch resolver answers ordinary UDP name queries but large signed responses fail. Here the observed facts require ssh encrypted administration instead of telnet instead.

B:

Monitor lease pool depletion and DHCP relay failures. That action is appropriate for dhcp client and server port roles, normally when a new PC never receives an IPv4 lease on its office VLAN. Here the observed facts require ssh encrypted administration instead of telnet instead.

D:

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 ssh encrypted administration instead of telnet instead.

Question 828

On a service ticket for Monarch Pharmacy, the team observes: A laptop replacement M.2 disk fits its bay but is invisible because firmware supports only SATA M.2. The desired outcome is to match storage interface protocol to motherboard slot capabilities. Any configuration change must be reversible and validated on a controlled test device. Which configuration or repair action best addresses the stated requirement?

  1. Service or recalibrate the compatible digitizer assembly after confirming driver and physical damage
  2. Use supported single-mode fiber and matched long-reach optics for the kilometer-scale link
  3. Terminate both cable ends to the same approved T568A or T568B scheme for a straight-through lead
  4. Order a compatible SATA M.2 model or install into a supported NVMe PCIe slot

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

Order a compatible SATA M.2 model or install into a supported NVMe PCIe slot. It corrects the documented cause using the compatible technology and support constraints. The relevant observation is that a laptop replacement M.2 disk fits its bay but is invisible because firmware supports only SATA M.2. The support goal is to match storage interface protocol to motherboard slot capabilities; this design action specifically addresses nvme pcie versus sata storage interface without confusing a different subsystem.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Service or recalibrate the compatible digitizer assembly after confirming driver and physical damage. This action is appropriate for digitizer input versus backlight inverter, normally when a convertible LCD image is visible but finger touches no longer register at a specific region. Here the observed facts require nvme pcie versus sata storage interface instead.

B:

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 nvme pcie versus sata storage interface instead.

C:

Terminate both cable ends to the same approved T568A or T568B scheme for a straight-through lead. That 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.

Question 829

At Harborworks, a technician working in computer equipment refresh identifies this issue: A hospital wants medical schedules printed only when a badge holder is physically at the device. The desired outcome is to protect printed documents at a shared device. The technician must document observations separately from assumptions. What should support monitor to catch a recurrence of the same failure?

  1. Monitor abandoned queued jobs and failed badge-release events
  2. Monitor toner warnings and repetitive cartridge defects
  3. Monitor mirror health and successful independent backups
  4. Monitor driver policy changes and media mismatch errors

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

Monitor abandoned queued jobs and failed badge-release events. It tracks recurrence of the specific failure mechanism over time. The relevant observation is that a hospital wants medical schedules printed only when a badge holder is physically at the device. The support goal is to protect printed documents at a shared device; this monitor action specifically addresses secure pull-print and release authentication without confusing a different subsystem.

Incorrect Answers

B:

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 secure pull-print and release authentication instead.

C:

Monitor mirror health and successful independent backups. 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 secure pull-print and release authentication instead.

D:

Monitor driver policy changes and media mismatch errors. That action is appropriate for printer duplex and tray settings, normally when a network printer puts letter-size forms on the wrong paper and uses one-sided output. Here the observed facts require secure pull-print and release authentication instead.

Question 830

On a service ticket for Seabright Supplies, the team observes: A remote design office regularly transfers multi-gigabyte files and can order either fiber or DSL. The supporting record states that the existing copper DSL has far lower upload performance than the offered symmetric fiber plan. The desired outcome is to select an ISP connection type according to real throughput and availability. Only approved service procedures and compatible replacement components may be used. Which inspection most directly confirms the likely cause before changing components?

  1. Confirm provider handoff, optical or coaxial medium and customer Ethernet demarcation
  2. Map connected endpoints, geography and link boundaries for each example
  3. Inspect measured upload and download speeds, latency and local service eligibility
  4. Inspect channel utilization, RSSI and channel overlap in the affected room

Explanation

Correct Answer

C:

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 the existing copper DSL has far lower upload performance than the offered symmetric fiber plan. 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.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Confirm provider handoff, optical or coaxial medium and customer Ethernet demarcation. This action is appropriate for ont versus cable modem access equipment, normally when a customer receives a fiber-to-the-premises service but attempts to connect the optical fiber directly to a DOCSIS cable modem. Here the observed facts require fiber wan versus dsl last-mile capacity instead.

B:

Map connected endpoints, geography and link boundaries for each example. That 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.

D:

Inspect channel utilization, RSSI and channel overlap in the affected room. That 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.

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