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Question 1 of 20

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?
- A. OS emulator
- B. Virtual machine with Windows 95 installed
- C. Install Windows 95 on the same machine using dual boot
- D. Buy a legacy computer with Windows 95 installed
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Question 2 of 20

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?
- A. Type 1 hypervisor
- B. Type 2 hypervisor
- C. Third-party OS emulator
- D. Database emulation box
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question
Which troubleshooting step entails conducting internal and external research based on symptoms?
- A. Establishing a theory of probable cause
- B. Identifying a problem
- C. Testing the theory to determine the cause
- D. Documenting the findings, actions and outcomes
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Question 4 of 20

4. Question
Which important step is often overlooked after verifying full system functionality according to the CompTIA A+ troubleshooting methodology?
- A. Documenting the actions and the outcomes
- B. Establishing a plan of action to implement the solution
- C. Implementing preventive measures
- D. Creating a list of possible causes
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Question 5 of 20

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?
- A. Logging results
- B. Pinpointing possible causes
- C. Verifying system functionality
- D. Testing hypotheses
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Question 6 of 20

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.)
- A. Reconnect the power supply unit connector.
- B. Power down the system and reseat the video card
- C. Reconnect the system fan connector on the motherboard
- D. If the problem persists, replace the video card
- E. If the problem persists, perform a BIOS reset
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Question 7 of 20

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?
- A. Microsoft error code repository
- B. Scour the Windows error forums
- C. Windows registry – intermittent shutdowns
- D. Stop error codes – intermittent shutdowns
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Question 8 of 20

8. Question
What are some reasons for a CPU overheating frequently, causing intermittent system shutdowns? (Choose two.)
- A. Clogged air intakes on the case
- B. Windows registry is corrupted
- C. Windows updating BIOS
- D. Bad CPU switch
- E. The power supply fan has failed
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Question 9 of 20

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?
- A. Update device drivers
- B. Run the System File Checker (DISM.exe) tool
- C. Close unnecessary applications running in the background
- D. Enable Microsoft Store auto-update
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Question 10 of 20

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.)
- A. Random access memory (RAM) modules
- B. The CPU fan
- C. Power supply unit (PSU)
- D. Motherboard
- E. SSD drives
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Question 11 of 20

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?
- A. Bad CMOS battery
- B. Corrupted system BIOS
- C. System BIOS needs an update
- D. Too much debris stuck in the PSU fan
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Question 12 of 20

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?
- A. Replace the PSU motherboard.
- B. Install a new high-rated PSU.
- C. Replace the system motherboard.
- D. Replace the power connectors and cables.
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Question 13 of 20

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?
- A. Back up the drive
- B. Restore the drive from a backup
- C. Replace the drive immediately
- D. Stop and start the defrag operation again
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Question 14 of 20

14. Question
You’ve prepared a startup USB disk intending to install Ubuntu Linux in a dual boot configuration alongside Windows 10. However, upon inserting the drive, you find that the machine does not recognize it and instead proceeds to boot into Windows 10. Which system setting should be altered to resolve this issue?
- A. Update BIOS configuration
- B. Restart the system and try again
- C. Change the boot to UEFI
- D. Change the boot order to a USB disk drive
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Question 15 of 20

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?
- A. Restore the file from a backup.
- B. Use a different spreadsheet application to access the file
- C. Run a file or disk repair utility
- D. Delete the file and restore it from the Recycle Bin
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Question 16 of 20

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?
- A. Initiate a reconstruction of the array utilizing the functioning drive.
- B. Reinstate the array by restoring it with the most up-to-date backups.
- C. Employ Disk Management to facilitate a reconstruction of the array.
- D. Proactively replace both drives in anticipation of a potential imminent failure of the remaining drive.
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question
Match the extended read/write failures on the left to their possible solutions on the right.
Sort elements
- Shut down the system, reattach the data cable and power up the system.
- Shut down the system, replace the data cable and power up the system.
- Back up the drive, replace the drive and restore from the backup
- Loose data cable
- Bad data cable
- Drive failure
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Question 18 of 20

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?
- A. Access Disk Management in Windows and select Initialize.
- B. Discard the disk and attach a new one.
- C. Reformat the drive one more time.
- D. Check the PSU connector attached to the hard disk.
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question
In which scenario does using a file converter to reformat the data become necessary to play the video file?
- A. Corrupted video file
- B. Incompatible video player
- C. Missing codecs
- D. Data content not compatible with file extension
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Question 20 of 20

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?
- A. Gently massage the pixels with a soft, damp cloth to see if it turns on.
- B. Strike the area where the pixels are unlit with a soft finger tap.
- C. Shake the monitor vigorously to help the pixels turn back on.
- D. Tap the unlit pixel area from the back of the monitor to see if it turns on.
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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?

14. Question

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.

Sort elements

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?