CompTIA Updated 220-1101 Exam Questions and Answers by sabrina

A public cloud is a cloud computing model that provides services and resources to anyone over the internet. The service that the user uploads a file to is an example of a public cloud service, as it is accessible via a web browser and a client application, allows multiple users to access the file, and is provided by a third party for a monthly fee. A hybrid cloud is a combination of public and private cloud services that share data and resources. Infrastructure as a service is a cloud computing model that provides servers, storage, networking, and software over the internet. Private cloud is a cloud computing model that provides services and resources to a specific organization or group over a private network

The most appropriate way for the technician to receive the latest official drivers for a USB Wi-Fi card is to download them from the vendor’s website. This ensures that the drivers are compatible, updated, and secure. Allowing the OS to install the drivers automatically may not provide the latest or best drivers for the device. Utilizing a third-party, non-OEM driver could cause compatibility or security issues. Running the autoinstall CD could install outdated or unnecessary software along with the drivers

A hotspot is a wireless access point that provides internet access to devices that are connected to it. The technician can use a hotspot to check if the laptop's wireless NIC is functional by connecting the laptop to the hotspot and then trying to browse the internet. If the laptop is able to browse the internet, then the wireless NIC is functional.

Near-field communication (NFC) is a wireless technology that allows two devices to communicate with each other when they are in close proximity. NFC is not typically used to check if a wireless NIC is functional.

An Ethernet tap is a device that is used to monitor network traffic. An Ethernet tap is not typically used to check if a wireless NIC is functional.

A spectrum analyzer is a device that is used to measure the frequency spectrum of a signal. A spectrum analyzer is not typically used to check if a wireless NIC is functional.

Therefore, the correct answer is A. Hotspot.

This is because HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital video cable that can also carry audio signals1. HDMI cables are commonly used to connect devices like Blu-ray players, game consoles, and streaming boxes to HDTVs and monitors. The other options are not capable of carrying audio signals. VGA (Video Graphics Array) is an analog video cable that only carries RGBHV signals12. S-Video (Super Video) is another analog video cable that carries separate luminance and chrominance signals1. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a digital video cable that can carry either analog or digital signals, but not audio1.