220-1201 Free Practice Questions — Page 8 (2026)

Question 36

A user can connect their laptop to the internet in the main office. However, when the user places the laptop on top of a motor on the factory floor, there is no internet connectivity. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this issue?

A. Jitter

B. Insufficient power levels

C. External interference

D. High latency

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The laptop works in the main office but loses connectivity when placed on top of a motor on the factory floor. Electric motors generate strong electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference that can disrupt wireless signals. This environmental change best explains the issue, making external interference the most likely cause. Jitter and latency affect performance quality, not total loss of connectivity, and insufficient power levels would not be location-dependent.

Question 36

An organization uses a vendor-hosted database server. Which of the following best describes this solution?

A. Hybrid cloud

B. PaaS

C. IaaS

D. SaaS

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
A vendor-hosted database server typically means the provider manages the underlying infrastructure and database platform, while the customer manages the data and schemas. This aligns with Platform as a Service (PaaS), not IaaS (customer manages the OS/database) or SaaS (complete application).

Question 37

Which of the following is a characteristic of an NVMe drive?

A. M.2 interface

B. 3.5in (8.9cm) external

C. 7,200rpm

D. Molex connector

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
NVMe drives use the NVMe protocol over PCIe, and the most common consumer form factor/interface for NVMe SSDs is M.2. The other options describe characteristics of traditional hard drives or power connectors, not NVMe.

Question 37

Which of the following characteristics differentiates DDR4 RAM from DDR3 RAM?

A. Lower operating voltage

B. Higher latency

C. Increased DIMM width

D. Single-sided modules

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
DDR4 RAM operates at a lower standard voltage (typically 1.2V) compared to DDR3 (typically 1.5V), which reduces power consumption and heat. The other options are incorrect: DDR4 does not inherently have higher latency, DIMM width remains the same, and both DDR3 and DDR4 can be single- or double-sided.

Question 38

A user is having trouble with the location services on their smartphone. Location-based applications show incorrect positions when the user is traveling. This issue affects the user's ability to navigate and use location-dependent applications. Which of the following is the best way to resolve this issue?

A. Downloading a third-party mapping application

B. Resetting the network settings

C. Enabling Wi-Fi to assist GPS

D. Restarting the smartphone

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Incorrect location while traveling is commonly due to relying on GPS alone, which can be less accurate or slow to update in certain environments. Enabling Wi‑Fi–assisted GPS (often called High Accuracy or Improve Location Accuracy) allows the phone to combine GPS satellite data with Wi‑Fi networks and cellular towers, significantly improving location accuracy and responsiveness for navigation and location-based apps.

Question 38

Which of the following uses a small and portable private network to allow multiple wireless devices to share an internet connection?

A. Bluetooth

B. Hotspot

C. Tethering

D. NFC

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
A hotspot creates a small, portable private Wi‑Fi network that allows multiple wireless devices to share a single internet connection. Bluetooth and NFC are short‑range communication technologies, and tethering often refers to a direct connection to a single device.

Question 39

Which of the following tools is best to track where an Ethernet cable is patched?

A. Crimper

B. Punchdown tool

C. Cable stripper

D. Toner probe

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Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
A toner probe (tone generator and probe) is specifically designed to trace and identify where an Ethernet cable is routed and patched by sending a signal through the cable that can be detected at patch panels or outlets. The other tools are for terminating or preparing cables, not tracing them.

Question 39

A technician needs to configure a scan-to-folder capability on a multifunction device. Which of the following services does the technician need to enable this capability?

A. SMB

B. FTP

C. SSH

D. SMTP

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Scan-to-folder on multifunction devices typically saves scanned files to a shared network folder. This requires a file-sharing service such as SMB (Server Message Block), which is commonly used by Windows and network file shares. FTP is for file transfers, SSH for secure remote access, and SMTP is for sending email, none of which are standard for scan-to-folder functionality.

Question 40

Which of the following virtualization technologies is best suited for running microservices?

A. Containers

B. VDI

C. Type 2 hypervisors

D. Type 1 hypervisors

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Containers are best suited for microservices because they are lightweight, start quickly, share the host OS kernel, and package applications with their dependencies, enabling scalable, portable, and independently deployable services.

Question 40

The output from a dot matrix printer has become lighter over time. Which of the following should a technician do to fix the issue?

A. Clean the printhead.

B. Replace the ribbon.

C. Install a maintenance kit.

D. Calibrate the alignment.

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Dot matrix printers rely on an inked ribbon. Over time the ribbon dries out or wears, causing faded or light print output. Replacing the ribbon restores proper print darkness, whereas alignment, maintenance kits, or printhead cleaning would not address uniformly light output.