CompTIA A+ Core 1 Practice Test 8

CompTIA A+ Core 1 Quizzes

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A user reports that their external USB drive is not working after plugging it into a new USB hub. Other devices work fine in the same hub. What should they check first?

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A user reports that their wired network connection is slow. Other users on the same network do not have issues. What is the most likely cause?

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A technician installs a new GPU in a desktop PC, but the system does not recognize it. What should they check first?

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A technician is troubleshooting a computer that fails to boot and shows a "No Boot Device Found" error. What is the most likely cause?

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A laptop’s display is very dim even at full brightness. External monitors work fine. What should the technician check?

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A user reports that their external hard drive is not showing up in Windows File Explorer, but it is listed in Device Manager. What is the best next step?

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A laptop’s touchpad is unresponsive. The external mouse works fine. What should the technician do first?

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A technician replaces a power supply, but now the PC does not turn on. What is the first thing they should check?

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A user’s keyboard is typing incorrect characters. Caps Lock is off, and the keyboard is clean. What should the technician check next?

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A user complains that their smartphone is charging very slowly. They are using an original charger. What should they check first?

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A desktop computer shuts down randomly after 10-15 minutes of use. The technician notices that the internal fans are spinning loudly. What is the most likely cause?

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A user reports that their printer is printing gibberish instead of readable text. What is the most likely cause?

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A user connects a new external monitor, but it only displays a blank screen. The monitor is powered on, and the cable is securely connected. What should the technician do next?

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A laptop’s battery is draining quickly and not holding a charge. The user states that the laptop is less than a year old. What should the technician check first?

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A technician hears loud clicking noises from a user’s hard drive. The computer is still running, but files are loading very slowly. What is the best course of action?

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A user reports that they cannot access the internet, but other devices on the same network work fine. The Ethernet cable is plugged in. What should the technician check next?

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A technician replaces a user’s RAM module, but after installation, the PC will not boot and gives a series of beeps. What should they check first?

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A user complains that their Wi-Fi connection frequently drops when using a microwave. What is the likely cause?

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A laptop is running significantly slower than usual. The task manager shows high CPU usage, but no applications are open. What is the most likely cause?

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A user reports that their desktop computer is powering on but there is no display on the monitor. The monitor is plugged in and powered on. What should the technician check first?

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