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4 November 2025

CompTIA A+ Core 1: Troubleshooting Displays and Peripherals

 

Question:

What is a benefit of proper ventilation and airflow?

Prevent overheating

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What are some best practices for preventing peripheral issues?

Regular updating of drivers
Routine system maintenance
Proper handling and storage

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What are common symptoms of outdated drivers?

Applications crashing or slow performance in games
Screen flickering or black screens
Artifacts, stuttering, or poor resolution

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What type of testing is recommended for repaired input devices?

Functional

Cross-device


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What are some steps a technician can take when diagnosing display hardware issues?

Test with another monitor

Check external connections

Perform built-in display tests


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What are display artifacts?

Visual anomalies


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Wireless projection issues are what kind of problem?

No signal or connectivity


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What are some requirements for multiple monitors?

Cable and port types

Monitor compatibility

Supported graphics cards


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What are common symptoms of poor calibration?

Washed-out or overly dark images

Flickering or inconsistent brightness

Inaccurate color representation


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What are some steps a technician can take to troubleshoot software and drivers?

Test in safe mode

Update or roll back drivers

Reset GPU settings



Answer A.Applications crashing or slow performance in games