CompTIA Updated 220-1101 Exam Questions and Answers by ralphie

A storage area network (SAN) is the type of network that the technician will be working with when adding more space to resolve the issue of all VMs being down due to the network being out of space. A SAN is a network that provides access to consolidated and block-level data storage, which can be used for virtualization and backup purposes. SCSI is a type of interface that connects devices such as hard drives and optical drives to a computer. NAC is a type of security solution that controls access to a network based on policies and device compliance. WISP is a type of internet service provider that delivers wireless broadband access over long distances. 

Thunderbolt 3 is a USB-C port, so any device with a USB-C connector can be plugged into it. MiniUSB, microUSB and USB-A are not compatible with Thunderbolt 3.

A scratch on the scanning bed of a copier can cause a solid black line to appear on all copies, as the scanner cannot read the original document properly through the scratch. The scratch can also reflect light and create noise in the scanned image. The printing function is unaffected by the scratch, as it does not use the scanning bed. The technician should inspect and clean the scanning bed, and replace it if necessary. Reference: https://partners.comptia.org/docs/default-source/resources/a-core-1-content-guide (page 16)

Optical fiber is the type of cable that should be used to terminate ST connectors on each end. ST connectors are commonly used for fiber optic cables, which transmit data using light pulses. Coaxial, shielded twisted pair, and HDMI are not types of cables that use ST connectors, but different types of connectors and transmission methods.