CompTIA Updated 220-1101 Exam Questions and Answers by zak

To resolve the issue of new memory modules not being recognized, the systems administrator should configure appropriate settings within the BIOS. This can include enabling memory mapping or setting memory speed and timings. References: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Objectives, 220-1001 Section 1.8

Configure appropriate settings within the BIOS. If new memory modules were installed in several Windows desktops but some users are still reporting performance issues and the desktop has not recognized the new memory modules, the systems administrator should configure appropriate settings within the BIOS to help resolve this issue.

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. 

Asking the user about the symptoms the computer is experiencing is the first step the technician should take when a user reports that a computer has a virus on it. This step helps the technician to gather information and identify the problem before determining a plan of action to resolve it. Running antivirus software, making a backup of the user’s data, or determining a plan of action are not the first steps, but possible actions that can be taken after identifying the problem. 

When installing RAM into a server that will be used as a VM host, it is recommended to install ECC (Error-Correcting Code) RAM to help prevent errors that can cause virtual machines to crash. References: https://www.servermonkey.com/blog/ecc-vs-non-ecc-ram-what-are-the-differences.html

When installing RAM into a rackmount server that will be used as a VM host, it would be best to install ECC (Error Correcting Code) RAM which can detect and correct common types of data corruption.