CompTIA A+ Practice Test 3

CompTIA A+ Core 1 Quizzes

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A user reports that their laptop's battery drains quickly. What should they check first?

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A technician is troubleshooting a desktop that intermittently powers off. Which component is the most likely cause?

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A technician needs to install Windows 11 on a PC but the installer says "This PC does not meet requirements." What is the most likely cause?

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A user wants to set up a dual-boot system with Windows 11 and Linux. What disk format should they use?

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A technician needs to replace the cooling solution in a high-performance gaming PC. Which option provides the best cooling efficiency?

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A user reports that their monitor displays an "Out of Range" error after changing display settings. What should the technician do first?

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A technician is troubleshooting a laptop that only charges when the AC adapter is held at a certain angle. What is the most likely cause?

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A technician is troubleshooting a computer that produces a series of beeps on startup but does not display anything. What does this indicate?

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A technician is replacing a faulty power supply in a desktop computer. What specification must they match to ensure compatibility?

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A company wants to ensure that all employees' devices have the latest security patches installed. What should they implement?

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A user complains of slow network speeds on a wired connection, but Wi-Fi works fine. What is the most likely cause?

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A user complains that their laptop battery drains quickly and the device overheats. What is the most likely cause?

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A technician replaces a failed RAID 5 drive. What is the next step?

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A user reports that their desktop computer powers on, but no display appears. The monitor and cables are confirmed to be working. What is the most likely issue?

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A user wants to connect their desktop to a Wi-Fi network but does not see any available networks. What is the most likely cause?

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A user reports that their laptop’s battery drains extremely fast, even when fully charged. What is the most likely cause?

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A user reports that their laptop’s display is dim even at full brightness. The issue persists in BIOS. What is the most likely cause?

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A technician is troubleshooting a laptop that will not turn on. The battery and charger have been tested and are working. What should they check next?

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A technician is troubleshooting a slow-performing PC. Task Manager shows 100% disk usage. What should they check first?

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A user reports that they cannot receive emails but can send them without issue. Which protocol is most likely misconfigured?

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A technician is troubleshooting slow Wi-Fi speeds in an apartment building. What is a likely cause?

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A user reports distorted colors on their external monitor. What should be checked first?

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A user is experiencing slow performance while multitasking. What upgrade would provide the most improvement?

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A user’s desktop computer fails to boot, displaying a "No Boot Device Found" error. What is the most likely cause?

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A user reports that their Wi-Fi signal is weak in certain parts of their house. What is the best solution?

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