CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1 (220-1101) is a core-level CompTIA certification exam. The blueprint splits the exam across 5 domains, starting with Mobile Devices, Networking, Hardware. On exam day you face around 90 questions in 90 minutes, in formats such as multiple-choice and performance-based. The 20 questions below are free samples written to match that style: answer each one first, then reveal the correct answer and note which topics you miss. The 220-1101 is rated beginner in difficulty, and most candidates prepare with at least 12 months of hands-on experience. Because every answer is revealed in place, you can work through the whole set without leaving this page. Work through all 20 samples before deciding whether to buy the full 554+ question PDF.
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Using the output below: IPv4 Address: 172.25.1.39 - Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 - Router: 172.25.1.252 - Name Server: 172.25.1.4 - Which of the following is the default gateway?
A user tries to turn on a computer but gets the following error message: Bootable device not found. The computer had no issues yesterday. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this error?
Which of the following virtualization technologies allows Linux and Windows operating systems to run concurrently?
A network administrator was notified that laptop users are unable to access or ping any network resources on the corporate network. Which of the following should the network administrator check FIRST?
A user reports that printed receipts have black smudges over the entire image. The text is still present but is very dark and sometimes illegible. Which of the following are the MOST likely cause and solution for the printer issue?
A user purchased a new smartphone and headset and is trying to connect them. Which of the following is the best way to connect the devices?
A technician is attempting to connect the wired LANs at two nearby buildings by installing a wireless point-to-point connection. Which of the following should the technician consider?
A help desk technician is tasked with moving a user's computer to a makeshift office for renovations. Upon moving the computer, the technician notices the network card will not utilize anything beyond 10Mbps half duplex. Which of the following is the most likely issue?
An IT manager discovered that hundreds of pages of printed materials are being recycled each day because the materials are left on the printer tray instead of being picked up by users. Which of the following would BEST prevent this waste?
A company has a dot matrix printer that uses carbon paper. The company reports that the first page is printing too light, although the following pages are still legible. Which of the following MOST likely needs to be fixed?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrate a need for VDI? (Choose two.)
A field technician for an airport receives a support ticket that states customers are having issues viewing a screen that displays information about departing flights. While checking the case history, the technician sees that all fight information screens were recently moved when the terminal gates were remodeled. Which of the following actions should the technician perform after verifying the screen has power?
A startup company is outgrowing its current office space and is requiring employees to work remotely. The company must comply with government-enforced requirements to safeguard all aspects of data, so the IT department plans to maintain complete control over users' operating systems. Which of the following should the IT department implement?
A desktop PC was recently moved to a new area and needs internet access RJ45 connections are not available, but access can be provided through 802.11n connections. Which of the following will need to be installed?
An insurance company wants to implement cloud computing and would like a cloud solution in which the infrastructure is shared with businesses in the same industry. Which of the following cloud models BEST addresses the company's need?
Which of the following network devices operates as a bridge function?
A technician has noticed that a monitored server is receiving a disk failure notice during startup. When the technician clicks to continue, the machine still seems to startup into Windows but at a much slower speed. The technician looks at the BIOS information and sees the machine utilizes a RAID 5 configuration. Which of the following does the technician MOST likely need to perform?
A technician is configuring a new CAD workstation that has four large hard drives. The workstation will be used to edit large, critical files, so the storage configuration should be both fast and redundant. Which of the following RAID levels BEST meets these requirements?
A printer technician receives a support request for a laser printer that sometimes cuts off the bottom of the print job. During troubleshooting, the technician notices that affected jobs are set for 8.5in x 14in (216mm x 356mm) paper and only print from a particular paper tray. Which of the following actions should the technician perform NEXT?
A user's laptop is running out of disk space and requires a new hard drive. The user wants to replace the existing hard drive with the fastest possible 1TB HDD. A technician assesses the user's hardware and determines the connections that are available. Which of the following drive types should the technician recommend as the BEST choice?
No. They are original practice questions written to match the format and topic mix of the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1 exam, which contains around 90 questions. Treat them as representative practice, not leaked exam content.
This page includes 20 questions, each with its correct answer you can reveal in place. The full study PDF expands that to 554+ questions.
Yes. Open the answer panel under each question to see which option is correct. Answer first, then reveal, so the set works as a self-check rather than a reading exercise.
Not on its own. Use the samples to find weak topics, revise them against the official domains, then work through the full 554+ question set under timed conditions before booking the exam.
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