ITF Module 1 - Review

Why isn't a smartphone a good tool for writing a report?

If you are following CompTIA's troubleshooting model, what piece of advice should you give?

When setting up a desktop computer, what factor should you consider when deciding on the location of the system case?

You have asked a senior manager to authorize your plan of action, what name is given to the process you are following?

What type(s) of IoT appliance are less likely to be controlled via a home automation hub?

The Task Scheduler allows you to run a process automatically in Windows. What is a widely-used Linux equivalent?

What key combination can you use to force the browser to ignore any locally cached files when refreshing a page?

What factors should you consider when positioning input and output devices?

You have to sign into Windows—it does not matter if the CAPS LOCK light on the keyboard is activated?

You have to open a file located on a network server. What should be your first step?

You have to open a word processing application but you cannot see an icon on the desktop. What should you do?

What is a Command Line Interface (CLI)?

What should you do before attempting to set up a new computer system?

Why might you use the Services snap-in to manage background processes rather than Task Manager?

What protection feature in Windows is designed to prevent a software from making unauthorized changes to the OS?

What term is used to describe terminating a process that is not responding to user input?

What type of computer is most likely to need peripheral devices?

What two things are configured on a disk to make storage space on the disk available to the Windows OS?

What is the registry and how does it distinguish Windows and Linux?

What piece of information do you need when trying to find support information on the manufacture's website?

What type of computing device(s) is macOS designed for installation on?

If you do not have a support contract, what is the best option for obtaining advice about a problem with an application?

What method should you use when switching between multiple applications?

Which of these statements is FALSE regarding the Windows 10 versions available?

Instead of clicking through a document, what could you use instead?

What type of computer is best suited for using in a job where you have to make notes and be able to move around easily?

Which of these statements is true regarding a standard user and their password?

Which method does a technician use to configure and improve a system's memory usage?

Why don't laptops make good servers?

What function of an operating system is performed by the "shell"?

True or False? All types of computers use CPU and system memory.

Your computer locks up (freezes) periodically and feels hot to the touch. Could these things be related?

What is the technical term for a web address?

You want to find something on a website, the site does not have a search tool. Could you use a general search engine?

What is an example of open source operating systems?

What type of file in an OS is the main means of providing coordination of hardware components?

You are setting up a new computer, but it isn't working. Should you check anything or contact the manufacturer?

Which option includes two methods that you could use to get better search results?