- (Topic 4)
A company wants to add virtual servers to handle unusually high web traffic usage. Which of the following is the most efficient way?
Correct Answer:
C
Rapid elasticity is the ability of a cloud service to scale up or down the resources (such as virtual servers, storage, bandwidth, etc.) according to the demand of the users. This is an efficient way to handle unusually high web traffic usage, as it allows the company to provision more virtual servers when needed and release them when not needed, without wasting resources or paying for unused capacity. Rapid elasticity also improves the performance and availability of the web service, as it can adjust to the fluctuations in traffic and avoid overloading or downtime.
References
Rapid Elasticity in Cloud Computing: On-Demand Scaling for Business Chapter 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- (Topic 2)
Which of the following is used to implement network security polices for an environment?
Correct Answer:
C
It is designed to protect an organization's network infrastructure and data from unauthorized access, while allowing legitimate traffic to pass through. Firewalls can be configured to enforce security policies that block certain types of traffic, limit access to specific network resources, and prevent attacks such as malware and phishing.
A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. It establishes a barrier between a trusted internal network and an untrusted external network, such as the Internet. Firewalls are used to implement network security policies for an environment by controlling access to the network and protecting it from unauthorized access.
A firewall is used to implement network security policies. It monitors incoming and outgoing traffic based on predetermined security rules and can block traffic that does not meet the defined criteria. References: CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Tenth Edition by Mike Meyers (Chapter 6, page 243)
- (Topic 3)
A user reports that all print jobs sent to a laser printer have random and incorrect characters throughout the pages. Which of the fallowing actions should the technician do to resolve this issue?
Correct Answer:
C
One of the possible causes of random and incorrect characters appearing on print jobs sent to a laser printer is an outdated or corrupted driver. The driver is a software component that communicates between the operating system and the printer, and converts data into a format that the printer can understand. If the driver is outdated or corrupted, it may send incorrect or garbled data to the printer, resulting in poor print quality or errors. The technician should update the driver to the latest version from the manufacturer’s website, or uninstall and reinstall it if necessary. Reference:
https://www.comptia.org/training/books/a-core-1-220-1101-study-guide (page 47)
- (Topic 2)
A technician is adding one more line at the demarcation point. Which of the following tools would be MOST useful to accomplish this task?
Correct Answer:
B
Punchdown tools are used to connect wires to keystone jacks, patch panels and other communication hardware. When adding a new line at the demarcation point, a technician would use a punchdown tool to punch the wire into the keystone jack or patch panel, completing the connection.
- (Topic 4)
A technician is attempting to log in to a local company portal. When the technician types the URL into the address bar, the browser is unable to resolve and display the web page. The technician tries at another workstation, and the result is the same. Other web pages are not having any issues. Which of the following should the technician check first?
Correct Answer:
D
The technician is unable to access the company portal website, but other websites work fine. This suggests an issue with resolving the specific URL of the company portal, which is a function of DNS.
Here's why other options are not the most likely cause:
DHCP reservations: This is not relevant as the issue persists even when the technician tries a different workstation, indicating a problem beyond individual device configuration. Static IP addresses: Similar to DHCP reservations, static IPs are not likely the cause as both affected workstations are experiencing the issue.
Default gateway: While the default gateway is necessary for internet access, other websites are working, making it less likely to be the root cause.
References:
CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 220-1101 Study Guide, Chapter 4: Networking, Section 4.2 Addressing and Naming