CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 362

A user has a red X in the taskbar on a VM where Internet connectivity is usually located. Which of the following should be checked FIRST if all other operations are working normally on the VM?

Answer options

• A. Patch level of the host
• B. Proxy server
• C. Virtual switch
• D. BIOS

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as the virtual switch is crucial for network connectivity in a VM environment. If the virtual switch is not configured correctly or is disconnected, it will prevent the VM from accessing the Internet, regardless of other functional aspects like the host or BIOS settings.