CompTIA 220-1201 Exam - Topic 4 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's 220-1201 exam

Question #: 2
Topic #: 4

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SIMULATION

A third-party contractor recently installed a new switch, router, and cabling for a small

corporate office. After the installation, users started experiencing issues connecting to

resources over the network.

INSTRUCTIONS

Click on each PC and server to review outputs. From the remediation section on

the right, select an issue and solution for each device.

ASee the Explanation and detailed steps below

Show Suggested Answer

Suggested Answer: A

Looking at the network configurations and outputs from both PCs and servers, here are the possible issues and solutions:

1. PC 1

Issue: The IP address for PC1 is 192.168.1.1, which conflicts with Server 1 (which also uses 192.168.1.1).

Solution: Change the IP address on PC1 to a unique one within the range, like 192.168.1.3.

2. PC 2

Issue: PC 2 is configured with 192.168.1.2, which conflicts with Server 2 that has the same IP address.

Solution: Update the IP address on PC 2 to something unique, like 192.168.1.4.

3. Server 1

Issue: The IP address for Server 1 is 192.168.1.1, which conflicts with PC1.

Solution: Since Server 1 and PC1 are using the same IP address, change one of them. For Server 1, you could change the IP address to 192.168.1.5.

4. Server 2

Issue: Server 2 is using the IP address 192.168.1.2, which conflicts with PC2.

Solution: Update Server 2 to use a different IP address, such as 192.168.1.6.

General Remediation:

The primary problem here is overlapping IP addresses, leading to connectivity issues. Each device on the network must have a unique IP address. After making these changes, ensure that all devices can communicate properly by testing the connection between devices and verifying they can access shared resources.

by Benedict at Jun 11, 2025, 12:34 PM

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Chi

2 months ago

I agree, could be a simple fix if we check the settings.

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Leonida

2 months ago

I thought everything was supposed to work perfectly after installation?

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Merilyn

2 months ago

Definitely sounds like a configuration issue.

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Robt

3 months ago

New switch and router installed last week.

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Micaela

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure the cabling was done right?

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Sol

3 months ago

I think we should check the switch settings as well. I vaguely recall something about port configurations affecting network access.

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Adell

3 months ago

I feel like I might be missing something about VLAN configurations. Could that be causing the users' connectivity problems?

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Laurene

4 months ago

This reminds me of a similar practice question where we had to check IP settings first. I think that could be a good starting point here too.

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Mirta

4 months ago

I remember we practiced troubleshooting connectivity issues, but I'm not sure if it's a cabling problem or a configuration issue with the router.

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Cecil

4 months ago

I feel confident I can handle this. I've dealt with similar network issues before, so I know what to look for. I'll just need to stay focused and make sure I select the correct solutions.

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Lou

4 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a lot of devices to check, and I want to make sure I don't miss anything important. I'll take my time and try to be thorough.

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Danica

4 months ago

This seems like a good opportunity to apply my troubleshooting skills. I'll methodically work through the devices, isolating the problems and choosing the right remediation steps.

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Oliva

5 months ago

Okay, let me start by clicking on each PC and server to see what's going on. I'll need to pay close attention to the error messages and network status indicators.

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Elin

5 months ago

Hmm, this looks like a tricky network troubleshooting scenario. I'll need to carefully review the outputs for each device to identify the issues and select the appropriate solutions.

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