Free 220-1201 Sample Questions — CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1

CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1 (220-1201) is a core-level CompTIA certification exam. The questions are drawn from the official exam topics and change in focus depending on the current blueprint. 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 220-1201 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 175+ question PDF.

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Question 1

Which of the following should a company use to implement automatic time synchronization?

  • A. DHCP
  • B. UTM
  • C. NTP
  • D. AAA
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Correct Answer:
C. NTP
Question 2

A user prints a job from a laser printer. The user wipes the page, and the words and images come off of it. The technician replaces the toner cartridge, but the issue persists. Which of the following components should the technician replace next?

  • A. Fuser
  • B. Drum
  • C. Developer roller
  • D. Discharge lamp
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Correct Answer:
A. Fuser
Question 3

A company has a main office and 20 branch offices. The company wants to have a backup network connection to allow connectivity if the main fiber connection goes down. The company does not want to create new infrastructure. Which of the following should the company use?

  • A. Cable
  • B. Cellular
  • C. DSL
  • D. SAN
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Correct Answer:
B. Cellular
Question 4

A small business owner purchases a building and wants to set up an internet connection. A technician examines the target network room and discovers a coaxial wall jack. Which of the following internet types would the technician most likely recommend for the new business?

  • A. Fiber
  • B. Satellite
  • C. DSL
  • D. Cable
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Correct Answer:
D. Cable
Question 5

A technician wants to evaluate several desktop Linux OSs simultaneously. Which of the following is the best way to accomplish this task?

  • A. Container
  • B. Sandbox
  • C. Hypervisor
  • D. VDI
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Correct Answer:
C. Hypervisor
Question 6

A technician sets up secure print and configures an NFC device that will authenticate users for access. Which of the following will the NFC device most likely use to authenticate?

  • A. Badging
  • B. Password
  • C. Passcode
  • D. Biometrics
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Correct Answer:
A. Badging
Question 7

Which of the following connector types is associated with coaxial terminations serving cable internet deployments?

  • A. DB9
  • B. ST
  • C. F-type
  • D. RJ45
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Correct Answer:
C. F-type
Question 8

A user's wireless headset shows a "connected" status when turned on, but the Bluetooth list on the user's phone shows that the headset is "not connected." Which of the following should the technician do?

  • A. Enter the PIN
  • B. Turn off Wi-Fi
  • C. Re-pair the devices
  • D. Enable Bluetooth
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Correct Answer:
C. Re-pair the devices
Question 9

A technician sets up a conference room projector that begins to intermittently flicker. The projector is connected to a laptop via an HDMI cable. When the technician connects the laptop to a monitor using the same cable, the issue persists. Which of the following steps should the technician take to troubleshoot the display issue?

  • A. Adjust the resolution settings on the laptop
  • B. Swap the HDMI cable with a new one
  • C. Replace the projector
  • D. Check and configure the refresh rate settings
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Correct Answer:
B. Swap the HDMI cable with a new one
Question 10

While using a computer, a user reports that the system fan begins running loudly and the display starts to distort. Which of the following is occurring?

  • A. Overheating
  • B. Sluggish performance
  • C. Overclocking CPU
  • D. Crashing applications
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Correct Answer:
A. Overheating
Question 11

Which of the following utilizes specialized ports on a laptop to expand the local connection options?

  • A. NFC adapter
  • B. Docking station
  • C. Port replicator
  • D. USB dongle
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Correct Answer:
B. Docking station
Question 12

A network operations analyst receives an automated alert regarding a server with an array. The analyst walks over to the server and sees a blinking orange light at the hard disk bay. The server is configured for RAID 1. Which of the following should the analyst do to resolve this issue?

  • A. Change the array to RAID 0
  • B. Undo the array and create a new one
  • C. Update RAID card firmware
  • D. Replace the hard disk and rebuild the array
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Correct Answer:
D. Replace the hard disk and rebuild the array
Question 13

A user reports that a laptop runs very slowly when documents are opened and saved. The user got the laptop within the past year. A technician finds the following specifications for the laptop: Intel Core i5-1235U - Windows 11 Home - Intel Iris Xe Graphics - 1TB 7200RPM 16GB: 2 x 8GB DDR4 2666 The technician thinks a minor upgrade should solve the slow performance issue. Which of the following components should the technician install?

  • A. Gaming GPU
  • B. i7 CPU
  • C. 64GB RAM
  • D. 2.5 SATA SSD
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Correct Answer:
B. i7 CPU
Question 14

Which of the following port numbers is used for a file transfer?

  • A. 21
  • B. 53
  • C. 68
  • D. 389
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Correct Answer:
A. 21
Question 15

Which of the following is an advantage of using a hybrid cloud instead of a public cloud?

  • A. Ability to reduce management overhead
  • B. Ability to use cross-platform virtualization
  • C. Ability to meet data residency requirements
  • D. Ability to leverage IaaS and PaaS
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Correct Answer:
C. Ability to meet data residency requirements
Question 16

An end user's domain password expires while they are working from home. The end user tries to reset the password using Ctrl+Alt+Delete and then receives the following message: Configuration information could not be read from the domain controller, either because the machine is unavailable or because access denied. Which of the following will resolve this issue?

  • A. Restart the computer
  • B. Connect to the VPN
  • C. Reset the account in Active Directory
  • D. Join the Wi-Fi network
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Correct Answer:
B. Connect to the VPN
Question 17

A user reports that a phone’s integration features consistently stop and restart when charging the phone in a car. A technician checks the phone and finds no malicious applications. Which of the following should the technician do to fix the issue?

  • A. Clean the connection port
  • B. Replace the cable with a longer cable
  • C. Reinstall MDM software on the phone
  • D. Discharge the battery
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Correct Answer:
A. Clean the connection port
Question 18

A technician is troubleshooting a connectivity issue on a network computer. The technician runs ipconfig in a command prompt and receives the following IP address: 169.254.0.6. Which of the following is most likely the type of IP address being assigned?

  • A. DHCP reservation assignment
  • B. Dynamic assignment
  • C. Self assignment
  • D. Static assignment
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Correct Answer:
C. Self assignment
Question 19

A technician is troubleshooting a laptop's connectivity via its USB-C port to a projector. The same laptop works well when it is connected to a USB-C docking station. The projector is configured as expected, and the USB-C cable was tested on a charging port. Which of the following could be the issue?

  • A. The USB-C cable requires a power injector
  • B. The USB-C cable is not compatible with Thunderbolt technology
  • C. The USB-C cable needs an adapter to work with the laptop
  • D. The USB-C cable does not support enough power
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Correct Answer:
B. The USB-C cable is not compatible with Thunderbolt technology
Question 20

Which of the following is an advantage of using VDI?

  • A. Authentication is not required on a domain
  • B. Licensing costs are minimized
  • C. Less manual configuration is needed for each workstation
  • D. virus is automatically contained locally
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Correct Answer:
C. Less manual configuration is needed for each workstation

220-1201 sample questions FAQ

Are these 220-1201 sample questions from the real exam?

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.

How many free 220-1201 sample questions do I get?

This page includes 20 questions, each with its correct answer you can reveal in place. The full study PDF expands that to 175+ questions.

Do the sample questions include the correct answers?

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.

Is 20 sample questions enough to pass the 220-1201?

Not on its own. Use the samples to find weak topics, revise them against the official domains, then work through the full 175+ question set under timed conditions before booking the exam.

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