What is the format? These ten original multiple-choice questions introduce CompTIA A+ Practice — 220-1201 Core 1 and 220-1202 Core 2 study topics. They are practice material, not actual exam items. Official assessments may use different formats; check the current candidate guide for your credential.
What does this prepare me for? A+ V15 Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202) multiple-choice practice. No PBQ simulation or verified exhaustive objective coverage.
What should I study? Start with core 1: mobile devices, core 1: networking, core 1: hardware. This bank uses CompTIA A+ 220-1201 / 220-1202 objectives; not an official scaled-score simulation. Check the current exam objectives, adopted editions, and permitted references before planning your study.
How should I practice? Choose an answer before opening the explanation. Read the cited reference and revisit unfamiliar topics. These samples are general preparation, not jurisdiction-specific advice.
1 / Core 1: Mobile devices
Which memory form factor is commonly used in laptops with replaceable RAM rather than full-size desktop DIMMs?
- SO-DIMM
- LGA
- ATX
- PCIe x16
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SO-DIMM
SO-DIMMs are shorter memory modules designed for compact systems. Some laptops instead have soldered memory, so verify the service manual before purchasing an upgrade.
A+ 220-1201 Obj 1.0 (Mobile devices)
2 / Core 1: Networking
Which default TCP port is associated with HTTPS web traffic?
- 3389
- 80
- 22
- 443
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443
HTTPS commonly uses TCP 443 for HTTP protected by TLS. HTTP without TLS commonly uses TCP 80; HTTP/3 uses QUIC over UDP rather than TCP.
A+ 220-1201 Obj 2.0 (Networking)
3 / Core 1: Networking
A technician must identify an unlabeled copper network cable in a wiring closet. Which tool combination is most appropriate?
- Optical power meter and light source
- Wi-Fi analyzer and browser
- Tone generator and probe
- Loopback plug and thermal camera
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Tone generator and probe
A tone generator places a traceable signal on a suitable cable, and the probe identifies it. Follow tool guidance about energized circuits and connected network equipment.
A+ 220-1201 Obj 2.0 (Networking)
4 / Core 1: Hardware
A technician is upgrading a DDR4 desktop motherboard. Which memory compatibility rule is correct?
- Use DDR5 because it has the same pin count
- Use any SO-DIMM without an adapter
- Use a supported DDR4 module; DDR5 is not interchangeable
- Choose RAM solely by heat spreader color
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Use a supported DDR4 module; DDR5 is not interchangeable
DDR4 and DDR5 desktop DIMMs both have 288 pins but differ in keying and electrical design. The motherboard and CPU determine supported memory generations and configurations.
A+ 220-1201 Obj 3.0 (Hardware)
5 / Core 1: Hardware
A user requests a 10 Gb/s copper Ethernet channel up to 100 meters. Which cable category is the appropriate standard choice?
- Cat 3
- Cat 5e
- Cat 6A
- Cat 5
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Cat 6A
Cat 6A is specified for 10GBASE-T over a 100-meter channel under the standard installation requirements. Lower categories do not provide the same guaranteed reach at 10 Gb/s.
A+ 220-1201 Obj 3.0 (Hardware)
6 / Core 1: Hardware and network troubleshooting
A Windows computer assigns itself 169.254.12.8 after failing to receive a DHCP lease. What kind of address is this?
- IPv4 link-local address
- Public IPv4 address
- IPv6 global unicast address
- Loopback address
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IPv4 link-local address
169.254.0.0/16 is IPv4 link-local space. It can enable limited local communication but does not supply the normal gateway configuration obtained through DHCP.
A+ 220-1201 Obj 5.0 (Hardware and network troubleshooting)
7 / Core 1: Hardware and network troubleshooting
A computer becomes unstable after dust buildup blocks its intake vents. What is the appropriate corrective approach?
- Clean the system safely and restore unobstructed airflow
- Disable thermal shutdown protections
- Raise the CPU voltage immediately
- Cover the exhaust to increase pressure
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Clean the system safely and restore unobstructed airflow
Blocked airflow can cause overheating and instability. Power down and follow safe cleaning instructions; defeating thermal protection risks component damage.
A+ 220-1201 Obj 5.0 (Hardware and network troubleshooting)
8 / Core 2: Operating systems
A technician needs to inspect a device's driver status and roll back a recent driver when available. Which tool should be used?
- WordPad
- Snipping Tool
- Disk Cleanup
- Device Manager
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Device Manager
Device Manager exposes device status and driver management options. Roll Back Driver depends on a prior driver being available, so it is not guaranteed to be enabled.
A+ 220-1202 Obj 1.0 (Operating systems)
9 / Core 2: Security
An email asks a technician to enter credentials at a look-alike company login domain. What is the likely attack?
- Disk fragmentation
- Load balancing
- Phishing
- Memory training
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Phishing
Phishing uses deceptive messages or sites to obtain sensitive information or trigger unsafe actions. Verify requests through a trusted channel instead of using the supplied login link.
A+ 220-1202 Obj 2.0 (Security)
10 / Core 2: Software troubleshooting
A Windows application stops responding, but the rest of the desktop works. Which tool can identify and end that process if necessary?
- Disk Management
- Credential Manager
- Task Manager
- Local Users and Groups
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Task Manager
Task Manager can inspect and end an unresponsive application. Ending a process can discard unsaved work, so allow safe recovery or saving when possible.
A+ 220-1202 Obj 3.0 (Software troubleshooting)