FC0-U71 Infrastructure Practice Question
A user wants to sync their contacts and calendar between their Android phone and tablet. Which method is most commonly used?
⚠ Common exam trap
FC0-U71 often tests ecosystem confusion — candidates pick iCloud because it is a well-known sync service, forgetting that iCloud is Apple-only and Android relies on Google account sync.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Google account sync
Android devices natively integrate with Google accounts, which sync contacts, calendar, Gmail, and other Google services across devices when the same account is signed in. This is the default and most common method for syncing an Android phone and tablet. No third-party tools or pairing are required — signing into the same Google account on both devices enables automatic sync.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Google account sync
Why this is correct
A Google account stores contacts and calendar in the cloud, and Android devices signed into the same account sync that data automatically. This satisfies the stem's requirement to sync between phone and tablet without cables or manual transfer.
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iCloud sync
Why it's wrong here
iCloud syncs contacts and calendars only for Apple IDs across Apple devices, so it cannot sync an Android phone with an Android tablet. It is tempting because iCloud is a genuine cloud sync service, and it would be the correct choice for syncing an iPhone with an iPad or Mac.
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Bluetooth pairing
Why it's wrong here
Bluetooth pairing links devices for short-range transfers such as files or audio, but it does not continuously replicate contacts and calendar data across Android devices. It is tempting because Bluetooth is a familiar wireless pairing method, and it would be correct for sharing a file or connecting a headset, not account-level sync.
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NFC
Why it's wrong here
NFC transfers only within a few centimetres and carries small payloads, so it cannot continuously replicate contacts and calendar entries between devices. It is tempting because NFC handles quick pairing and tap-to-share tasks, and it would be the right choice for beaming a single small item or initiating a Bluetooth handshake.
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Variation 1. A user wants to synchronize files, contacts, and calendar between their smartphone and tablet. Which THREE of the following methods can accomplish this?
medium- ✓ A.iCloud sync
- B.NFC
- C.Bluetooth pairing
- ✓ D.Google account sync
- ✓ E.USB cable connection
Why A: iCloud sync (A) is correct because Apple's iCloud service synchronizes files via iCloud Drive, contacts, and calendars across iOS/iPadOS devices signed into the same Apple ID. Google account sync (D) is correct because signing into the same Google account on both devices syncs Gmail contacts, Google Calendar, and Drive files across Android or iOS devices. A USB cable connection (E) is correct because connecting a smartphone to a tablet via USB (e.g., MTP/PTP or vendor sync software) allows manual transfer and synchronization of files, contacts, and calendar data. NFC (B) is not designed for bulk data synchronization; it only supports short-range pairing or small data exchanges like Android Beam. Bluetooth pairing (C) can transfer individual files but does not provide full synchronization of contacts and calendars between devices.
Variation 2. A user wants to synchronize contacts and calendar events between their Android smartphone and tablet. Which service is MOST likely used for this synchronization?
medium- A.Bluetooth pairing
- B.Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
- C.iCloud
- ✓ D.Google account sync
Why D: Google account sync is the native synchronization service for Android devices. When a user signs into a Google account on an Android smartphone and tablet, contacts and calendar events are automatically synced via Google's cloud services (Google Contacts and Google Calendar). This is the default and most seamless method for keeping data consistent across multiple Android devices.
Variation 3. A user wants to synchronize contacts, calendars, and photos between their Android smartphone and tablet. Which of the following methods would best accomplish this?
medium- ✓ A.Configure Google account sync
- B.Pair via Bluetooth
- C.Use a USB cable to transfer files
- D.Use an SD card
Why A: Configuring a Google account sync on both Android devices automatically synchronizes contacts, calendars, and photos via the cloud. This is the most efficient method for keeping data consistent across multiple devices. Thus, A is correct.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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