CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 566

A hardware technician is configuring a laptop, and the network administrator requires the network settings to be static. The technician successfully pings the servers by IP address but cannot ping the UNC path. Which of the following is the cause of this issue?

Answer options

• A. Domain Name System
• B. Gateway
• C. Subnet
• D. IP address

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as the inability to ping a UNC path typically indicates that the Domain Name System (DNS) is not resolving the hostname to an IP address. The other options, such as Gateway, Subnet, and IP address, are not directly related to resolving hostnames, which is essential for accessing resources via UNC paths.