A user reports that the keyboard is typing incorrect characters. For example, pressing the 'A' key produces 'B'. What is the most likely cause?

The keyboard driver is outdated

The keyboard is not plugged in properly

The keyboard layout is set to a different language

A user reports that their USB keyboard and mouse stop working intermittently. The devices are plugged into a USB hub that is connected to the front panel of the desktop. The issue occurs more often when the user is typing quickly. What is the most likely cause?

The keyboard and mouse drivers are outdated.

The USB ports on the front panel are damaged.

The USB hub is not providing enough power to the devices.

A user wants to connect a new external SSD to their laptop for fast file transfers. The laptop has USB-A, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 3 ports. The SSD comes with a USB-C cable. Which port should the user connect to for the fastest possible transfer speed?

Any port, as they all provide the same speed

A user complains that their external monitor is too bright and causes eye strain. The monitor is connected via HDMI and is detected correctly. What should the user do to reduce eye strain?

Adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast settings using the on-screen display (OSD) menu.

Change the display resolution to a lower setting.

Update the graphics driver to the latest version.

Replace the HDMI cable with a DisplayPort cable.

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Peripheral Setup FC0-U71 Practice Questions (Page 2)

Part of the Infrastructure domain, which accounts for 24% of the FC0-U71 exam. CompTIA does not publish an official question count, but from its 60-minute exam (~25–40 total, ~6–10 in this domain), expect 1–1 from this objective — we provide 23 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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Questions 6–10

6foundation · easy
A user reports that the keyboard is typing incorrect characters. For example, pressing the 'A' key produces 'B'. What is the most likely cause?
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7application · medium
A user reports that their USB keyboard and mouse stop working intermittently. The devices are plugged into a USB hub that is connected to the front panel of the desktop. The issue occurs more often when the user is typing quickly. What is the most likely cause?
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8application · medium
A user wants to connect a legacy printer that uses a parallel port to a modern laptop that only has USB ports. Which adapter should the user purchase?
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9application · medium
A user wants to connect a new external SSD to their laptop for fast file transfers. The laptop has USB-A, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 3 ports. The SSD comes with a USB-C cable. Which port should the user connect to for the fastest possible transfer speed?
Select an answer first
10application · medium
A user complains that their external monitor is too bright and causes eye strain. The monitor is connected via HDMI and is detected correctly. What should the user do to reduce eye strain?
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