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CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Review: Power

Review power for this CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) question with the key prompt clue, correct-answer reasoning, distractor checks, and sources to verify next.

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What this question is testing

Objective: Power

Prompt focus: What does the 80 Plus certification on a power supply indicate?

Why the correct answer works

The PSU has at least 80% efficiency at certain loads

80 Plus certifies at least 80% efficiency at rated loads.

Why the tempting wrong answer fails

The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.

Plain-language takeaway

80 Plus and its tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium) certify a PSU achieves at least 80% efficiency at specified loads, reducing waste heat and energy use.

Simple analogy

Think of power like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.

How to review it before a retake

  • Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
  • Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
  • Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.

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