Free CompTIA A+ practice test (Core 1 & Core 2)

1.A technician is configuring firewall rules and needs to allow outbound POP3 traffic for email retrieval. Which port must be permitted?

2.A user complains that their LCD monitor shows persistent images of previously displayed content even when the screen content changes. What is this display defect called?

3.A workstation's storage LED is continuously lit without any user activity. What does this indicate?

4.A database server requires storage with the lowest possible random read latency for transaction processing. Which storage solution is best?

5.A user needs to print a confidential document and wants to ensure it is not printed until they authenticate at the printer. Which feature provides this capability?

6.What is the purpose of configuring alternate IP settings on a Windows 10 laptop's network adapter?

7.A user purchases a software application on a USB drive at a retail store. This is an example of which application distribution method?

8.A user receives a Windows Security Alert pop-up urging them to call a phone number to remove a detected virus. The alert cannot be closed. What type of threat is this?

9.A technician has identified malware on a networked workstation. After identifying the malware, what should the technician do NEXT according to best practice?

10.A healthcare company must protect patient medical records under which regulatory framework?