CompTIA A+ Core 1 · 220-1101
Objective 1.1: Install and configure laptop hardware and components
Practice questions for A+ Core 1 objective 1.1, “Install and configure laptop hardware and components.” Every question is original, written to the 220-1101 exam objectives, and comes with a full explanation — answer them below to see instant grading.
This objective sits in Domain 1.0: Mobile Devices, which is about 15% of the exam — so mastering it moves your readiness score meaningfully.
1.Which laptop storage form factor uses a keyed edge connector and is available in 2242, 2260, and 2280 lengths?
2.A privacy screen protector is being applied to a laptop used in a shared office space. What is the primary security benefit of this accessory?
3.When replacing a laptop keyboard, a technician notices a thin ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the motherboard. What type of connector typically secures this ribbon cable?
4.After replacing a laptop HDD with an SSD, the technician notices the SSD is significantly faster for reads but the OS takes the same time to shut down. What step was most likely skipped?
5.A technician is migrating a user's data from an old laptop HDD to a new SSD. Which method allows the new SSD to be an exact bootable clone of the existing drive without reinstalling the OS?
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