CompTIA A+ Core 1 Practice Test 6

Strengthen your knowledge of CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam content with this free practice test. You’ll review key areas such as hardware components, networking basics, mobile device support, virtualization, and troubleshooting techniques. Each question comes with a clear explanation to help you connect concepts and prepare more effectively for exam day.

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CompTIA A+ Core 1 Practice Test 6

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1. Question

You are looking to play the original version of the game Doom on a modern Windows 11 system. However, the game will not run natively on your system. What is the easiest way to get this game running on your system?

2. Question

Your manager has instructed you to install Oracle Linux on a Windows server machine. You are required to copy/paste database entries from the Windows server machine to the database inside Oracle Linux installed on a virtual machine. Which hypervisor is most suitable for this scenario?

3. Question

Which troubleshooting step entails conducting internal and external research based on symptoms?

4. Question

Which important step is often overlooked after verifying full system functionality according to the CompTIA A+ troubleshooting methodology?

5. Question

While fixing a printer problem, you prepared a detailed report outlining the necessary printer drivers, the steps for their installation, and the testing of the printers and associated systems. Which step did your methodical approach include?

6. Question

You turned on a Dell computer. During startup, you hear POST beep codes, indicating a problem with the video card. What are some possible solutions to this problem? (Choose two.)

7. Question

One of the Windows systems experienced the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Following the CompTIA A+ troubleshooting methodology, you are looking for a possible cause. Where can you find more information about the BSoD error once the system starts successfully?

8. Question

What are some reasons for a CPU overheating frequently, causing intermittent system shutdowns? (Choose two.)

9. Question

After installing a new application from the Microsoft Store and utilizing it for several weeks, the application began to crash unexpectedly without any prior warnings or error messages. What could potentially be the solution for this issue?

10. Question

A loud grinding noise has suddenly started coming from the system case. After turning off and unplugging the system, which components should you check to identify and isolate the issue? (Choose two.)

11. Question

In your network, you have observed that the date and time settings on one of your primary servers continue to be inconsistent despite manual corrections. Which of the following can be the potential cause of this irregularity, and what could be the solution to prevent this issue from recurring?

12. Question

You notice that the USB and HDMI ports are not working correctly. The USB doesn’t recognize a flash drive immediately after it is plugged in. You check the power supply voltages using a multimeter and find that they are out of spec. What should be done to address this issue?

13. Question

You hear clicking sounds from a hard drive during disk defrag operation, indicating that the drive failure is imminent due to bad sectors. What should be done first before shutting down the system?

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15. Question

An old spreadsheet file refuses to open when you double-click it. The system shows an unrecognized file error. It worked fine a while ago. What is the first step in resolving this issue?

16. Question

In the event of a drive failure within a RAID 0 array, once the defective drive has been replaced, what measures should be implemented to rectify this anomaly?

17. Question

Match the extended read/write failures on the left to their possible solutions on the right.

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18. Question

You have added a new disk to the system. However, it doesn’t show up in Windows 10. You checked the BIOS/UEFI settings and hardware connections and formatted the drive. What else could be done to rectify this issue?

19. Question

In which scenario does using a file converter to reformat the data become necessary to play the video file?

20. Question

Upon powering on your LED monitor, you observe that some pixels in the bottom right corner remain unlit, appearing to be ‘stuck’ in the off mode. What measures can be taken to restore these pixels to their normal functioning state?

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