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Free CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) PBQ practice

6 PBQs below are free to play right now — graded instantly, no account needed. The other 108 in the 220-1201 library, including the Windows desktop and PC bench simulations, unlock with a free account.

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P1Hardware

  1. Motherboard IdentificationLabeling · Section 2Play free →
  2. Motherboards - Smallest to LargestSequence · Section 2Free account
  3. Match the Connector to Its PurposeMatching · Section 2Play free →
  4. Read the Front-Panel PinoutLabeling · Section 2Free account
  5. Build a PC from PartsPC bench · Section 2Free account
  6. Finish and Verify a WorkstationPC bench · Section 2Free account
  7. Wire the Front PanelPC bench · Section 2Free account
  8. Configure the Correct Boot OrderSimulation · Section 3Free account
  9. Fix the Boot Order SabotagePC bench · Section 3Free account
  10. Troubleshoot the Missing NVMe DriveSimulation · Section 3Play free →
  11. Verify TPM Status in PowerShellCommand line · Section 3Free account
  12. Harden the Workstation FirmwarePC bench · Section 3Free account
  13. Configure Virtual Memory in WindowsDesktop sim · Section 4Free account
  14. Enable the XMP Memory ProfileSimulation · Section 4Free account
  15. No Boot After a RAM Upgrade: Order the StepsSequence · Section 4Free account
  16. Upgrade and boot the office towerPC bench · Section 4Free account
  17. Add a Second Drive to a Working PCPC bench · Section 5Free account
  18. Identify the Storage Form FactorIdentification · Section 5Free account
  19. Add a Backup Volume with Disk ManagementDesktop sim · Section 5Free account
  20. Build the File Server's RAID ArrayDesktop sim · Section 5Free account
  21. Choose the Right RAID LevelMatching · Section 5Free account
  22. Diagnose the Failing RAID MemberDesktop sim · Section 5Free account
  23. Prepare the Workstation for RAID 1Simulation · Section 5Free account
  24. Cure the Overheating TowerPC bench · Section 6Free account
  25. PSU IdentificationLabeling · Section 6Free account
  26. Replace the Failing Power SupplyPC bench · Section 6Free account
  27. Cable the Workstation Back UpPC bench · Section 7Free account
  28. Plug In the WorkstationLabeling · Section 7Free account
  29. Set Up a Desktop ComputerPC bench · Section 7Free account
  30. Name That ConnectorIdentification · Section 7Free account
  31. Pick the Right Cable for Every JobPC bench · Section 7Free account
  32. Connect the Second MonitorPC bench · Section 8Free account
  33. Match Display Terms to Their MeaningMatching · Section 8Free account
  34. Troubleshoot a Dim Laptop DisplaySequence · Section 8Free account
  35. Tune the DisplayDesktop sim · Section 8Free account

P2Networking

  1. Client-Server or Peer-to-Peer?Desktop sim · Section 9Free account
  2. Correlate issues to the OSI ModelMatching · Section 9Free account
  3. Find Where the Network BreaksDesktop sim · Section 9Free account
  4. Match the Cable to the JobMatching · Section 10Free account
  5. Make a Crossover CableCable wiring · Section 10Free account
  6. Terminate a T568B Patch CableSequence · Section 10Free account
  7. Wire Both Ends to T568BCable wiring · Section 10Play free →
  8. Match the Device to Its FunctionMatching · Section 11Free account
  9. Pick the Right Device for the JobMatching · Section 11Free account
  10. Set Up the SOHO RouterDesktop sim · Section 11Free account
  11. Lock Down the RouterDesktop sim · Section 11Free account
  12. Give the Front Desk PC a Static IPDesktop sim · Section 12Free account
  13. DHCP Server Turned OffDesktop sim · Section 12Free account
  14. Diagnose the 169.254 AddressDesktop sim · Section 12Free account
  15. Restore the Wireless ConnectionDesktop sim · Section 13Free account
  16. Get On the Right BandDesktop sim · Section 13Free account
  17. Firewall Rules by the NumbersDesktop sim · Section 14Free account
  18. Match Ports to ProtocolsMatching · Section 14Play free →
  19. Open the Port for the AppDesktop sim · Section 14Free account
  20. Fix the DNS Server AssignmentDesktop sim · Section 15Free account
  21. Match the DNS Record TypeMatching · Section 15Free account
  22. Configure the Office DHCP Scope and DNSSimulation · Section 15Free account
  23. Reserve the Printer's AddressDesktop sim · Section 15Free account
  24. Set Up the Guest VLANSimulation · Section 15Free account
  25. Connect to the File ShareDesktop sim · Section 16Free account
  26. Cable the New RouterPC bench · Section 17Free account
  27. Choose the Best Connection for Each CustomerMatching · Section 17Free account
  28. Match the Connection Type to Its CharacteristicsMatching · Section 17Free account
  29. No Internet — ISP SidePC bench · Section 17Free account
  30. Diagnose the Dead Network DropDesktop sim · Section 18Free account
  31. Match the Tool to the TaskMatching · Section 18Free account
  32. Software Toolkit TriageDesktop sim · Section 18Free account

P3Mobile Devices

  1. Replace the Laptop Battery SafelySequence · Section 19Free account
  2. Match the Display and Input TechnologyMatching · Section 19Free account
  3. Match the Mobile Connector and AccessoryMatching · Section 20Free account
  4. Pair the Bluetooth AccessoriesDesktop sim · Section 20Free account
  5. Pair the Wireless EarbudsSimulation · Section 20Free account
  6. Connect the Phone to Office Wi-Fi and VPNSimulation · Section 21Free account
  7. Set Up Hotspot and TetheringDesktop sim · Section 21Free account
  8. Set Up the Hotspot for the Field TechSimulation · Section 21Free account
  9. Match the Mobile Sync and Management ConceptMatching · Section 21Free account

P4Printers

  1. Order the Laser Imaging ProcessSequence · Section 22Free account
  2. Set Up and Share the Office PrinterDesktop sim · Section 22Free account
  3. Match the Printer to Its MaintenanceMatching · Section 23Free account
  4. Service the Paused PrinterDesktop sim · Section 23Free account
  5. Service the Laser PrinterDesktop sim · Section 23Free account

P5Virtualization & Cloud

  1. Match the Virtualization ConceptMatching · Section 24Free account
  2. Label the Hypervisor StackLabeling · Section 24Free account
  3. Hyper-V Won't InstallPC bench · Section 24Free account
  4. Provision the Cloud EnvironmentPC bench · Section 25Free account
  5. Spot the Cloud CharacteristicMatching · Section 25Free account
  6. Label the Hybrid CloudLabeling · Section 25Free account
  7. Match the Cloud Deployment Model and CharacteristicMatching · Section 25Free account
  8. Match the Cloud Service ModelMatching · Section 25Free account

P6Troubleshooting

  1. Order the Troubleshooting StepsSequence · Section 26Free account
  2. Diagnose a POST beep code: keyboard controller failurePC bench · Section 26Free account
  3. Diagnose a POST beep code: parity errorPC bench · Section 26Free account
  4. Diagnose a POST beep code: processor failurePC bench · Section 26Free account
  5. Diagnose a POST beep code: timer failurePC bench · Section 26Free account
  6. Diagnose a POST beep code: virtual mode exceptionPC bench · Section 26Free account
  7. Troubleshoot: PC won't boot (no POST)PC bench · Section 26Free account
  8. Walk the Ticket: No POST After the RAM UpgradeSequence · Section 26Free account
  9. Walk the Ticket: Wi-Fi After the Password ChangeSequence · Section 26Free account
  10. The Disappearing DrivePC bench · Section 27Free account
  11. Enable RAID and Build the MirrorPC bench · Section 27Free account
  12. Rebuild the Degraded ArrayDesktop sim · Section 27Free account
  13. Dead Graphics Card: Fall Back to OnboardPC bench · Section 28Free account
  14. No Display Output: Order the Troubleshooting StepsSequence · Section 28Play free →
  15. No Display: Isolate ItPC bench · Section 28Free account
  16. Name the Display FaultIdentification · Section 28Free account
  17. Match the Mobile Symptom to the FixMatching · Section 29Free account
  18. Phone Won't Get OnlineSimulation · Section 29Free account
  19. Read the ipconfigIdentification · Section 30Free account
  20. No Default Gateway: Can't Reach the ServerDesktop sim · Section 30Free account
  21. No Internet: Work the StackDesktop sim · Section 30Free account
  22. Nothing Will PrintDesktop sim · Section 31Free account
  23. Locate the Failing Printer PartLabeling · Section 31Free account
  24. Match the Print Defect to Its CauseMatching · Section 31Free account
  25. Locate the Failing Printer Part IILabeling · Section 31Free account
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