A network printer does not release a user's final print job from the queue, but the user's other print jobs successfully printed a few moments before. Other users can print without issues. Which of the following should the user check first to solve the issue?
A. If the print job is configured to a tray or manual feed
B. If the computer and printer are connected to the same network
C. If the print queue is full and will not allow additional jobs
D. If the printer has stopped due to empty trays
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The printer and network are functioning because the same user printed successfully moments before and other users can print. This isolates the problem to the specific job. A common cause is that the job is set to a specific tray or manual feed that is empty or waiting for input, preventing release from the queue.
Question 31
A technician needs to replace a laptop's display assembly. Which of the following should the technician do to complete this task?
A. Reattach the heat sinks.
B. Reconnect the wireless antennas.
C. Install a new CPU fan.
D. Reset the BIOS to default settings.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: When replacing a laptop display assembly, the wireless (Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth) antennas that run through the display bezel must be reconnected to restore wireless functionality. The other options relate to cooling, CPU components, or firmware settings and are not required for a display assembly replacement.
Question 32
A technician is setting up a workstation. Which of the following settings should the technician configure to ensure that users can connect to the network? (Choose three.)
A. APIРА
B. Gateway
C. IP address
D. Subnet mask
E. Static routes
F. UPnP settings
G. NAT rules
H. MAC filters
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Correct Answer: B, C, D
Explanation: A workstation needs basic TCP/IP configuration to communicate on a network: an IP address to identify the host, a subnet mask to determine the local network, and a default gateway to reach other networks. The other options are advanced or optional and not required for basic connectivity.
Question 32
A company plans to decommission a legacy application in one year. The company wants to decommission the current environment. Which of the following is the best migration method?
A. Relocating the physical server to a colocated data center
B. Performing a physical-to-virtual conversion and host on IaaS
C. Deploying all components using PaaS
D. Taking a backup and shutting down the server
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Because the application must remain available for another year, the company needs a low-effort, short-term hosting option. Performing a physical-to-virtual (P2V) conversion and running it on IaaS allows a quick lift-and-shift with minimal changes and cost. Relocating hardware adds unnecessary expense, PaaS requires refactoring, and shutting down after backup would make the application unavailable.
Question 33
A technician installs an upgraded wireless access point. The technician then notices the activity light comes on briefly and turns off. The access point continues to exhibit this behavior repeatedly and does not come online. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this issue?
A. High latency
B. Port flapping
C. External interference
D. Channel conflict
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The access point’s activity light repeatedly turning on and off indicates the network connection is continually going up and down. This behavior is characteristic of port flapping, where a switch port or network interface rapidly cycles between active and inactive states, preventing the device from fully coming online. High latency, external interference, or channel conflicts would not typically cause the physical link/activity light to repeatedly drop.
Question 33
A technician needs to deploy a router at a home office to provide internet access. The WAN port is required to connect to a static, public IP address assigned by the ISP. Which of the following should the ISP assign?
A. 10.1.1.1
B. 172.16.0.1
C. 192.30.0.1
D. 192.168.10.1
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The WAN interface requires a static public IP address. Addresses in the ranges 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0–172.31.255.255, and 192.168.0.0/16 are private and not routable on the public internet. Options A, B, and D all fall within private IP ranges. 192.30.0.1 is a public IP address, making option C the correct choice.
Question 34
A technician needs to update a web server’s IPv4 address in a DNS server. Which of the following records should the technician update?
A. AAAA
B. MX
C. CNAME
D. A
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: An A (Address) record maps a hostname to an IPv4 address. To update a web server’s IPv4 address in DNS, the technician must modify the A record. AAAA is for IPv6, MX is for mail servers, and CNAME creates an alias.
Question 34
A user's smartphone battery drains faster than usual even when not in use. The smartphone also feels unusually hot. Which of the following should be done first to troubleshoot the issue?
A. Check for applications that are using excessive background resources.
B. Replace the smartphone’s battery with a new one.
C. Create a backup and perform a factory reset on the smartphone.
D. Disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The first troubleshooting step should be to identify any apps consuming excessive background CPU, network, or location resources, as these commonly cause rapid battery drain and device overheating. Checking resource usage is non-invasive and can quickly resolve the issue without drastic actions like replacing hardware or resetting the device.
Question 35
Which of the following connector types is associated with coaxial terminations serving cable internet deployments?
A. DB9
B. ST
C. F-type
D. RJ45
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Cable internet deployments use coaxial cable terminated with F-type connectors, the threaded coax connectors commonly found on cable modems and CATV equipment. The other options correspond to serial (DB9), fiber (ST), and Ethernet twisted-pair (RJ45).
Question 35
A customer uses multipart forms in a dot matrix printer. They report that nothing prints on the top page of the multipart form, but the bottom pages print fine. Which of the following should a technician do to resolve the issue?
A. Clean the printhead.
B. Install a maintenance kit.
C. Replace the ribbon.
D. Check for broken pins.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: In a dot matrix printer, multipart forms rely on the ink ribbon to transfer ink through multiple layers. When the ribbon is worn or dried out, the print becomes faint or may not appear on the top sheet while pressure still transfers some ink to lower copies. Broken pins would cause missing dots on all layers, not just the top page. Therefore, replacing the ribbon resolves the issue.
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