220-1201 Free Practice Questions — Page 6 (2026)

Question 26

A technician receives a notification after a network outage that indicates the printer is not reachable. Which of the following printer settings should the technician implement to prevent this issue in the future?

A. Gateway

B. Static IP

C. APIPA

D. DHCP

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Assigning a static IP ensures the printer’s address does not change after outages or DHCP lease renewals, keeping it consistently reachable on the network.

Question 26

A technician needs to provide equipment for an international contractor. Which of the following cables would most likely change depending on the equipment's destination?

A. Power

B. Ethernet

C. FireWire

D. USB

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Power cables vary by country due to different plug types, voltages, and electrical standards. Ethernet, FireWire, and USB use international standards and are generally the same regardless of destination.

Question 27

A company policy change requires all computers to be encrypted. Which of the following technologies should a technician configure to meet this new requirement?

A. NVMe

B. RISC

C. ARM

D. TPM

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Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) provides hardware-based security used to store encryption keys and enable full-disk encryption solutions (such as BitLocker). The other options (NVMe, RISC, ARM) describe storage interfaces or processor architectures, not encryption enforcement technologies.

Question 27

Which of the following systems most likely contains ECC memory?

A. A high-end gaming console

B. A file server

C. A smartphone

D. A laptop

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory is most commonly used in systems where data integrity and uptime are critical. File servers handle important data and often run continuously, so they typically use ECC memory to detect and correct memory errors. Gaming consoles, smartphones, and most laptops prioritize cost, power efficiency, and performance over error correction and therefore usually do not include ECC memory.

Question 28

An IT specialist is setting up a new. custom computer. The specialist wants to minimize the number of power cables to keep the internal components organized and uncluttered. Which of the following power supply types should the specialist use?

A. Modular

B. Redundant

C. Linear

D. External

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
A modular power supply allows only the necessary power cables to be connected, reducing excess cabling inside the case and keeping the build organized and uncluttered. The other options do not address cable management for internal components.

Question 28

Which of the following can be used by a mobile device to access a secure building?

A. Hotspot

B. Near-field communication

C. Infrared scanner

D. Geolocation

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Near-field communication (NFC) allows a mobile device to authenticate and communicate securely at very short range, commonly used for access control systems (e.g., badges, door readers). Hotspots, infrared scanners, and geolocation are not standard mechanisms for secure building access.

Question 29

A technician is troubleshooting a workstation that repeatedly shuts down within ten minutes of being turned on. The technician notices a loud clicking sound coming from inside the case. Which of the following components should the technician check first?

A. Exhaust fan

B. Capacitors

C. CPU fan

D. Intake fan

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
A loud clicking noise combined with repeated shutdowns within minutes strongly indicates a cooling failure leading to CPU overheating and thermal shutdown. A failing fan often produces clicking sounds, and the CPU fan is the most critical cooling component; if it malfunctions, the system will quickly power off to protect the processor.

Question 29

Which of the following cable types must be used when running copper network cable through a suspended ceiling that is used for air ventilation?

A. Plenum

B. Multimode

C. Coaxial

D. Twisted pair

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Suspended ceilings used for air circulation are plenum spaces. Building and fire codes require plenum‑rated cable in these areas because it has low smoke and low toxicity insulation when burned. The other options describe transmission types or media, not the required fire‑safety rating.

Question 30

Which of the following is related to the creation of a secured communication channel between workstations in different locations and is supported by credentials for authentication?

A. DHCP

B. CNAME

C. VLAN

D. VPN

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Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates a secure, encrypted communication channel between workstations in different locations and uses credentials for authentication. DHCP assigns IP addresses, CNAME is a DNS record type, and VLAN segments networks locally but does not create secure inter-site channels.

Question 30

A user has issues selecting objects on their tablet. The user tries to select an object, and the object that opens is to the right of the object that the user selects. Which of the following should a technician do to troubleshoot the issue?

A. Change the stylus.

B. Calibrate the digitizer.

C. Check for malware.

D. Clean the screen.

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The touch input is registering at an offset from where the user touches, indicating the tablet’s touch coordinates are misaligned. Calibrating the digitizer realigns touch input with on-screen objects. Other options would not correct a consistent positional offset.