The correct answers are C. Rollers and E. Heating element.
A 3in (2.5cm) point-of-sale printer is a type of thermal printer that uses heat to print receipts on special thermal paper. The printer has a heating element that heats up the paper as it passes through the rollers, creating black marks on the paper where the heat is applied. The heating element and the rollers are two critical components of the thermal printer that can affect the quality of the printout.
If the printer is only printing fully black receipts, it means that the heating element is overheating or malfunctioning, causing the entire paper to turn black. The heating element may need to be replaced or repaired by a technician. Alternatively, the rollers may be dirty or damaged, causing the paper to stick to the heating element and get burned. The rollers may need to be cleaned or replaced by a technician.
The other options are not likely to cause the printer to print fully black receipts. The power supply may affect the printer's performance, but it would not cause the heating element to overheat or the rollers to malfunction.
The humidity and room temperature may affect the quality of the thermal paper, but they would not cause the entire paper to turn black. The fuser is a component of a laser printer, not a thermal printer, and it has no effect on the point-of-sale printer.
References:
Basic Printer Troubleshooting - Individual Point of Sale
5 Common Issues With Any POS System and How To Fix Them
Printer Troubleshooting | Square Support Center - US
Resolve receipt printer issues and cash drawer will not open - QuickBooks

An F-type connector is a coaxial RF connector that is commonly used for cable television, satellite television, and cable modems. An internet service provider (ISP) may use an F-type connector to connect the coaxial cable from the wall outlet to the cable modem or the set-top box. The F-type connector has a threaded interface that provides a secure and reliable connection. The F-type connector can also support high- frequency signals up to several GHz, which can deliver high-speed internet and high-definition television.
Other scenarios, such as making a serial connection to a hardware device, purchasing a charging cable for a laptop, or upgrading the service on an electrical panel, are not likely to use an F-type connector. A serial connection to a hardware device may use a DB-9 or a DB-25 connector, which are D-shaped connectors with pins. A charging cable for a laptop may use a USB or a barrel connector, which are flat or cylindrical connectors with contacts. An electrical panel may use a twist-lock or a pin-and-sleeve connector, which are round connectors with locking mechanisms.
References:
* F connector - Wikipedia1
* F-Type Connectors - RF Connectors | Amphenol RF2
* How to Install F Connectors on Coaxial Cable - The Spruce3

To prevent unauthorized access to printed sensitive data on a shared printer in a high-traffic area, the best solution is to require user authentication via a PIN. This ensures that print jobs are only released when the authorized user is present at the printer, protecting sensitive information from being exposed.
* A. Set up a PIN for user authentication at the printer: This allows users to securely release their print jobs only when they are physically at the printer, preventing unauthorized access.
Why the other options are incorrect:
* B. Relocate the printer to an unused office space: While this may reduce traffic, it doesn't ensure that sensitive data is protected from unauthorized access.
* C. Configure printing of sensitive data through a specific tray: This wouldn't solve the issue of unauthorized users accessing sensitive prints.
* D. Schedule print jobs to be released at certain times: This doesn't address the security concern of preventing unauthorized access to sensitive documents.
This falls under the Hardware and Security domain of the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam.

A failing power supply can cause random system crashes and degraded performance as it struggles to maintain a consistent voltage, especially as the system demands increase over time. The CMOS battery only affects system time and settings, while the video card typically causes display issues rather than system-wide crashes. System memory issues often result in specific errors or performance issues rather than gradual slowdowns. CompTIA A+ Core 1 objectives highlight troubleshooting power supply issues as part of hardware and system maintenance.