While poking around in his setup, Troy notices a setting for PXE. What is a PXE used for?

Enables your system to boot from a networked system.

How do you run a command at the windows command prompt with administrative privileges?

Right-click a command-prompt shortcut and then select Run as administrator.

Which of the following would be most appropriate for the workplace? (Select 2)

Clean, Wrinkle-free polo shirt, Clean, Pressed khaki trousers

How can you effectively expand the capacity of an NTFS Drive?

Install a 2nd drive & mount to a folder on the original smaller NTFS drive.

You get a call from a user who says she has a blank screen. What would be a useful followup question? (select 2)

Is the Monitor turned on?, Is the computer turned on?

a video shared by friend, you hear sound but get no picture from 'holiday.avi'. What is the most likely solution?

Computer lacks proper video codec. Update codecs on computer.

What function does the external data bus have?

Provides a channel for the flow of data and commands between CPU and RAM

A brand new laptop's display is flickering. What could be the issue?

Laptop display drivers are outdated.

Which of the following about the expansion bus is true?

The expansion bus crystal sets the speed for the expansion bus

What is the primary reason that DDR4 RAM is faster than DDR3 RAM?

Input/Output Speed of DDR4 RAM is faster.

Error message: "Hub power exceeded" when plugging thumb drive into USB keyboard external port. What is the problem?

Plugged one too many devices into USB hub.

What is the maximum number of SATA drives you can have on a system?

No Maximum other than limitations of motherboard/host card

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Questions pulled from 11th Edition of Exam Guide by Mike Meyers, Series Editor for CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+. There are technically 280 Questions, but Quiz only allows 200 questions, so i've removed some to fit this in one quiz. CompTIA requires about a 68% score to pass.

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1
What kind of hypervisor is installed and run from within a full operating system?
Virtual-metal
Type-2
Bare-metal
Type-1
2
Which of the following is an NTFS Permission that enables an account to seize control of a file or folder?
Take Away
Take Ownership
Take Charge
Seize and Desist
3
Of the following, which internet connection option is most likely to have the highest latency?
Satellite
Fiber Optic
Cable
DSL
4
Which of the following is a serial expansion bus?
PCI-X
AGP
PCIe
PCI
5
While poking around in his setup, Troy notices a setting for PXE. What is a PXE used for?
Enables your system to boot into a UEFI Shell
Enables your system to boot from a networked system.
Enables your system to boot from a disk drive.
Enables you to boot system from removable media
6
Which hardware firewall feature enables incoming traffic on a specific port to reach an IP address on the LAN?
Multifactor Authentication
Port Forwarding
Screened subnet
NAT
7
A standalone printer prints a test page just fine, but makes a mess of your term paper. What is probably wrong?
Out of toner
Faulty Software configuration
Printer Interface
Fuser error
8
What port does POP3 use?
42
256
22
110
9
How do you run a command at the windows command prompt with administrative privileges?
Enter an elevated username and password at the command prompt.
The cmd command only runs with administrator privileges.
Right-click a command-prompt shortcut and then select Run as PowerUser.
Right-click a command-prompt shortcut and then select Run as administrator.
10
Which of the following would be most appropriate for the workplace? (Select 2)
Clean, Wrinkle-free T-shirt
Clean, Wrinkle-free polo shirt
Clean, Pressed jeans
Clean, Pressed khaki trousers
11
How can you effectively expand the capacity of an NTFS Drive?
Create an extended partition to extend the capacity.
Convert drive to a dynamic disk and create a mirrored set.
Install a 2nd drive & mount to a folder on the original smaller NTFS drive.
Format the drive with the Quick Format option.
12
What does an IT dept. use for a departing employee to ensure all equipment has been returned, access removed, etc..
New-user setup Checklist
Network Topology Diagram
End-User termination Checklist
Acceptable Use policy
13
Which command would you use to view the path taken by an Ethernet packet?
ipconfig
ping
nslookup
tracert
14
Depending on version, Thunderbolt ports manifest as one of which two connector formats?
Mini DisplayPort & USB Type-C
Mini HDMI & USB Type-C
DisplayPort & Mini DisplayPort
DisplayPort & Mini HDMI
15
I am looking for the quickest way to take frequent backups of an important database. Which would be best?
Magnetic Tapes
Cloud Storage
Magnetic Hard Drives
Solid-State Drives
16
What do we call the time it takes for all the sub-pixels on the panel to change from one state to another?
Transfer RAte
Redraw Rate
Response Rate
Refresh Rate
17
Which of the following is used in mobile devices to convert analog video and sound to digital video and sound?
SDK
Calibrator
Digitizer
Virtual Assistant
18
You get a call from a user who says she has a blank screen. What would be a useful followup question? (select 2)
What did you do?
Did you Reboot?
Is the Monitor turned on?
Is the computer turned on?
19
a video shared by friend, you hear sound but get no picture from 'holiday.avi'. What is the most likely solution?
Media player doesnt support .avi. Install new media player.
Video is corrupt, have friend share it again.
Computer lacks proper video codec. Update codecs on computer.
Play the file on a Windows system instead of a Mac.
20
Jamie wishes to check her hard drive for errors. What tool should she use in Windows 11?
Format
Error Checking
FDISK
Disk Management
21
What function does the external data bus have?
Provides a channel for the flow of data and commands between CPU and RAM
Determines clock speed for the CPU
CPU uses external data bus to access registers
CPU uses external data bus to address RAM
22
Which type of memory are you most likely to find in a recent high-end dedicated graphics card for a desktop computer?
LP-DDR
HBM
DDR
GDDR
23
Which of the following enables you to schedule maintenance tasks on macOS & Linux
cron
systemd
Task Scheduler
launchd
24
Which standard options supports magnetic SATA drives most efficiently?
SATA 3.2
SATA-IO
ACHI
CMOS
25
Which of the follow is an advantage of an NVMe SSD?
Ability to hot-swap the drive
Higher potential storage capacity
Lower Cost
Faster read/write speeds
26
How do SSDs avoid the need to use moving mechanical parts?
Being placed in an external enclosure
Using magnetic platters
Using SATA connectors
Using flash memory
27
Your friend notices you holding a cable and says "That's a cool F-type connector you've got." What are you holding?
UTP
Fiber Optic
Coaxial
STP
28
Which of the following is an example of a hybrid topology?
Star
Star bus
Ring
Bus
29
A brand new laptop's display is flickering. What could be the issue?
Laptop display is faulty and needs to be replaced.
Laptop uses plasma display.
Laptop uses CRT display.
Laptop display drivers are outdated.
30
Which of the following remote access technologies should be avoided due to security issues?
Telnet
RDP
SSH
Virtual Network Computing
31
Henry wants to change the boot order on his system. Which BIOS/UEFI feature must he use to do this?
Power-on self-test
Flash ROM
Disk Management
System Setup Utility
32
Which SATA version offers the least overhead (and thus, best performance)?
ACHI
PATA 3.0
SATA 2.0
SATAe
33
Which of the following about the expansion bus is true?
The frontside bus is another name for the expansion bus.
The CPU communicates with RAM via the expansion bus.
The expansion bus crystal sets the speed for the expansion bus
The expansion bus runs at the speed of the system clock.
34
Which protocol can you use to receive email? (Select two)
POP3
SMTP
IMAP
PPP
35
computer starts up, but crashed when Windows starts to load. He upgraded RAM over the weekend & it hasn't worked since.
Disconnected CPU fan
Thermal paste degradation
Bad CPU Cache
Nothing wrong; takes a few days for RAM to acclimate.
36
Which types of groups cannot edit Registry or access system files? They can create groups but only manage those.
Power User Group
User Group
Standard User Group
Admin group
37
What is the primary reason that DDR4 RAM is faster than DDR3 RAM?
DDR3 RAM uses 240-pin DIMMS and DDR4 uses 288-pin DIMMs
DDR3 RAM is dual-channel and DDR4 RAM is quad-channel.
Core Speed of DDR4 RAM chips is faster.
Input/Output Speed of DDR4 RAM is faster.
38
Which command do you use to determine what directory your prompt is focusing on in Linux?
prompt
path
pwd
dir
39
What feature of macOS is the equivalent of the command-line interface in Windows?
Dock
Spaces
Unity
Terminal
40
The process that defines what an authenticated user may access and what they can do with the resources is called..
Restriction
Authorization
Authentication
Administration
41
Error message: "Hub power exceeded" when plugging thumb drive into USB keyboard external port. What is the problem?
Plugged a hi-speed device into a full-speed port.
Defective Thumb Drive.
Plugged one too many devices into USB hub.
USB port defective.
42
What does NTFS use to provide security for individual files and folders?
MFT
Access Control List
Dynamic Disks
ECC
43
What is the maximum number of SATA drives you can have on a system?
Eight
One
No Maximum other than limitations of motherboard/host card
Two
44
What broad term describes enabling organizations to implement changes to IT infrastructure in a safe manner?
Change Documentation
Management Documentation
Change Management
Network Documentation
45
What is the name for the common omni-directional antennas found on wireless access points?
RF antennas
omni antennas
Bipole antennas
Dipole antennas
46
Which of the following is an advantage of a virtual machine over a physical machine?
No backups needed
Hardware consolidation
Increased performance
Operating systems included
47
Which of the following root keys contains the data for a system's non-user-specific configurations?
HKEY_USERS
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
48
What service would help keep Janelle from playing system admin.?
Network as a Service
Infrastructure as a Service
Software as a Service
Platform as a Service
49
User (Mike) has downloaded files with his web browser. Where will they be stored by default?
C:/Users/Mike/Desktop/Downloads
C:/Downloads
C:/Users/Mike/Downloads
C:/Mike/Desktop/Downloads
50
Which of the following display types will you commonly find in a laptop today?
LCD
CCFL
CRT
Plasma
51
You need a dedicated server system in order to set up a Windows _____ computer
10 Enterprise
10 Home
10 Pro
Domain
52
Which of the following might offer good hardware authentication?
NTFS
Strong Passwords
Smart cards
Encrypted Passwords
53
What voltages do ATX12V PI Connector provide for the motherboard?
3.3V, 12V
3.3V , 5V, 12V
3.3 V, 5V
5V, 12V
54
To replace a wireless antenna in a laptop, what must you do?
This cannot be done.
Remove the expansion slot cover on the bottom of the laptop
Remove the screen
Remove keyboard
55
What advantage does WISP have over fiber optic?
WISP has no advantages over fiber optic.
WISP is faster than fiber optic.
WISP is cheaper to deploy, so it's more likely to be available.
Fiber optic is more likely to be disrupted during rainstorms.
56
What is the oldest Version of Windows covered on CompTIA A+ 220-1102
Windows 10
Windows 11
Windows 8 Enterprise
Windows Server 2016
57
Which is the correct net syntax for discovering which network shares on a particular server are mapped on your computer?
net \\fileserver
net view \\fileserver
net share \\fileserver
net map \\fileserver
58
What broad term describes creating a roadmap for current & future techs to make changes/repairs over time for an org..?
Change Management
Management Documentation
Change documentation
Network Documentation
59
Which of the following is an example of an environmental control?
Temperature and Humidity
Fire Extinguisher
HVAC system
Surge Protector
60
Which mobile device technology uses no backlight?
OLED
LCD
LED
BYOD
61
Which of the following can cause a user profile to load slowly?
A desktop background image that is too large.
Too many user accounts created on one system.
A corrupt profile.
Large amounts of data saved to the desktop
62
After installing a 3rd RAM into i7 system, PC random lockups and reboots - especially during memory intensive tasks.
They installed RAM that exceeded speed of RAM in system.
They installed a DDR3 RAM into a DDR4 System.
They installed a DDR2 RAM into a DDR3 System
They installed RAM that didnt match speed or quality of RAM in system.
63
What tool enables you to run a maintenance script based on specific conditions on Windows?
Task Scheduler
msconfig
Task Manager
System Configuration
64
Which of these choices would provide better security for my wi-fi router?
WPA2
Secure DNS
WPA3
WEP
65
Which commands pause after displaying a screen's worth of directory content? (Select Two)
dir | less
dir /p
dir p
ls | more
66
Which of the following TWO partitioning schemes enable creation of more than 4 partitions on a single hard drive?
MBR
GPT
Dynamic Disk
MFT
67
Good practice after completing a troubleshooting call at someone's office?
Document potentially important people you met for future reference.
Make copies of password you used
Do nothing. Your work is finished.
Follow up with call to ensure everything is going well.
68
What is the proper voltage for a U.S. Electrical Outlet?
120 V
60 V
0 V
-120 V
69
You pay for a comic book using the stored credit card info on your smartphone. What technology was used?
NFC
Swipe Lock
BitLocker To Go
Wi-fi Calling
70
Amanda's old system uses DDR5 RAM but doesn't support the latest speeds. What should she consider?
Update motherboard flash ROM.
Replace the motherboard.
Replace the flash ROM.
Reset the flash ROM.
71
The process of identifying and giving access to users is known as which of the following..
Acceptance
Administration
Authentication
Authorization
72
When you play W.o.W., you log in & then the game asks for a code generated by authenticator app. This is an example of..
Factor Authorization
Multifactor Authentication
Multifactor Authorization
Factor Authentication
73
You require several reboots of the customer's computer. What should you do about the password of the user's acct?
Ask the user to change her password temporarily
Call your supervisor.
Require customer to sit so they can type the password
Ask user to write down password for you to use
74
John returned from vacation and got a bill from his cell phone that was over $1000. What could have happened?
Bills after intl. trips are reported in currency of country visited.
used his phone to do some internet gambling and was charged accordingly.
John connected to the internet using cruise ship wifi
Connected to the internet via a cell phone provider that wasn't his.
75
Once you have ascertained a computer's problem and backed up data...
Question users more to find out how they caused the problem
Start fixing the machines
Document.
Establish a theory of probably cause
76
When you install an OS along an existing operating system, it is called..
Network Installation
Clean install
Multiboot Installation
Upgrade installation
77
Which type of wireless network hardware automatically works with its peers to forward traffic?
Mesh
Access Point
Wireless Extender
Wireless Repeater
78
Which Storage option in Windows 10/11 offers best mix of resilience and performance with 2 drives?
Parity Space
Two-way Mirror Space
Simple Space
Three-way Mirror Space
79
What do you type before a macOS command to access help for that command?
/?
?
man
Get-Help
80
What is the Windows Utility that displays a graph w/ several categories including App/Windows/Misc Failures, Warnings..
Reliability Monitor
Time Drift
POST
System File Checker
81
Every time Jill boots her system, it goes through POST, beeps once and then loads Windows normally. This beep code means
Missing Keyboard
Bad CPU.
Bad RAM.
Everything is okay.
82
What mechanism is used by most inkjet printers to push ink onto the paper?
Gravity
Electroconductive Plates
Air Pressure
Electrostatic Discharge
83
To dress up in a fake security guard uniform, and walk into headquarters behind some employees is ...
Spoofing
Administrative Access
Data Destruction
Tailgating
84
Which of the following UNIX commands will show detailed information about the contents of a folder?
ls -k
ls -h
ls -l
ls -e
85
How many speakers are in a 5.1 Setup?
Five speakers plus a subwoofer.
Eight speakers plus a subwoofer.
Six speakers plus a subwoofer.
Seven speakers plus a subwoofer.
86
Which command can be used to display the cached NetBIOS names for a Windows System?
nslookup
dig --cache
nbtstat -A
nbtstat -c
87
What do I need to connect my laptop (with a pair of Thunderbolt Ports) to a monitor, a USB mouse & a USB keyboard?
A monitor with at least two built-in USB ports & a USB type C upstream port
A Keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) switch.
Three Thunderbolt-to-USB adapters.
One Thunderbolt-to-DisplayPort adapter and two Thunderbolt-to-USB Adapters.
88
What do app scanners do?
Analyze the traffic into and out of an application for suspicious behavior
Analyze Wi-fi signals to identify evil-twin WAPs.
Scan QR Codes and barcodes for hidden codes
Analyze permissions used by installed apps to highlight security risks.
89
Select Two settings defined to track resource usage while using Performance Monitor.
Processes
Counters
Values
Objects
90
After five minutes of struggling with a slow device, you manage to close the offending app. What is your next step?
Perform a soft reset and see if app runs smoothly afterwards.
Uninstall the application and look for a replacement.
Close all apps and attempt to reopen the app to see if it freezes again.
Reopen the application and hope it doesn't freeze again.
91
Which of the following Control Panel applets will display the amt of RAM in your PC?
Device Manager
System
Devices and Printers
Action Center
92
On a Dot-matrix printer, what physically strikes the ribbon to form an image?
Printwires
Character Wheel
Print Hammers
Electromagnets
93
Which of the following defines exactly what any particular account can or cannot do to a file or folder?
Group Permissions
Admin Permissions
NTFS Permissions
User Permissions
94
user installed new CPU fan, nothing happens when power button pressed. LED on motherboard lights up so there is power...
He forgot to apply thermal paste between CPU and heak-sink fan assembly
He forgot to disconnect CPU fan.
He used an AMD CPU in an Intel Motherboard
He used an Intel CPU in an AMD Motherboard
95
Which of the following is a detailed assessment of possible problems that could result from change?
New-user setup checklist
Regulatory Requirements
Risk Analysis
Acceptible use policy
96
Which form factor connects directly to a dedicated motherboard socket?
3.5" SSD
M.2 SSD
2.5" SSD
eSATA SSD
97
What do registers provide for the CPU?
Registers enable CPU to address RAM
The CPU uses registers for temporary store of internal commands and data
Registers enable the CPU to control address bus.
Registers determine the clock speed
98
What tool enables you to select the programs and services that load when Windows starts?
msconfig
Task Scheduler
Task Manager
System Configuration
99
What sort of power connector do better video cards require?
SATA
PCIe
Molex
Mini
100
Which of the following is a common spindle speed for an HDD?
Not applicable, HDD's have no moving parts
7200
9200
5200
101
What does "nonvolatile" mean when discussing memory?
The memory saves the code to mass storage during reboot
The stored information is not backed up to mass storage.
The memory erases itself every time the system is rebooted
The stored information isn't erased when the computer is turned off
102
Which of these is not a light emitting technology?
CCFL
LCD
LED
OLED
103
Which one of the following port types do most printers support?
RS-232
Infrared
PS/2
USB
104
What is the term for the delay in the RAM's response to a request from the MCC? (Memory Controller Chip)
Latency
Variance
Fetch Interval
MCC Gap
105
Which is the most complete list of file systems Windows can use?
NTFS
FAT32
FAT32, NTFS
FAT32, exFAT, NTFS
106
What happens to bus speed and power usage when you plug multiple devices into a USB hub?
Bus speed increases bc each device brings a little burst; power increases
Bus speed decreases bc all devices share total bandwidth; power increases
Bus speed stays constant, but power usage increases
Bus speed decreases bc all devices share total bandwidth; power decreases
107
Into which socket could you place an Intel Core i5 (Alder Lake)?
Socket LGA 2066
Socket LGA 1700
Socket AM4
Socket C
108
Which term describes process of getting latest version of OS?
Update
Hot Pack
Hot fix
Service Release
109
Jane displayed her new motherboard; the Sr. Tech asked "What kind of northbridge does it have?". What could he mean?
The chipset
The PCI Slot
The PCIe Slot
The USB Controller
110
Which of the following WinRE options is least disruptive method to repair a damaged Master Boot Record in a Windows PC?
Startup Repair
System Image Recovery
System Restore
Reset this PC
111
Your aging Windows laptop isn't snappy enough, even after upgrading the RAM. What might improve performance?
Replace the HDD with an SSD
Replace the battery.
Add More RAM.
Replace the power supply.
112
What is Audit Success?
Keyword used to indicate successful actions in the security log.
Option to ensure a registry change wont render system unbootable.
High level of login security in Updates & Security settings
Utility to visualize what fraction of updates are installed within one week
113
Which of the following is a unique combination of a username & an associated password stored in a database?
User Account
Power Users
User Information
Group
114
What is the advantage of A2 cards over A1 cards?
A2 offers much faster sustained write speeds than A1.
A2 sustain faster IOPS than A1
A2 offer much greater capacity than A1.
A2 costs a lot less than A1 and offer similar performance.
115
What tool should be in every technician's toolkit?
Pliers
Phillips-head Screwdriver
Flathead Screwdriver
Hammer
116
You install a wireless network , the WAP in the kitchen. Wi-fi works fine in living room , but not bedroom. Why?
Use of default SSID
Interference with some metal object
SSID overlapping with neighbor's SSID
Improper antenna setup
117
What part of a laser printer must be vacuumed or replaced periodically to prevent damage caused by action of the corona?
The transfer filter
The cleaning blade
The ozone filter
The rubber rollers
118
Which Windows utility uses points in time that allow you to return your system to a previous date and state?
System Restore
System Configuration Utility
Snapshot Manager
Restart Services
119
Errors in BIOS , a faulty hard drive or damaged Master Boot Record can cause which type of error?
Verify Requirements
System Instability
Low Memory
OS not found
120
Which optical disc type offers the most capacity writing and rewriting data files?
BD-RW
DVD-R
BD-RE
DVD+RW DL
121
What feature lets you save a VM's state so you can quickly restore to that point? (Choose two)
Checkpoint
Zip
Save
Snapshot
122
When a Virtual Machine is not running, how is it stored?
RAM Drive
Files
Optical Disc
Firmware
123
Computer is taking longer to boot up than it did when first got it. Which is the easiest option to speed up boot time?
Disable unneccesary startup programs.
Do a System Restore.
Upgrade the Fans.
Rebuild the Master Boot Record.
124
My laptop's wireless is slow compared to modern laptops. It runs 802.11n. What can be done to improve connection speed?
Replace the 802.11n card with an 802.11ac card.
Get a new laptop, this one can't be upgraded.
Add more RAM.
Replace display with one that has a better antenna.
125
Which of these items are considered to be dot-matrix printer consumables? (Select all that apply)
Fly Wheel
Paper
Ribbon
Drive Motor
126
What command-line utility would you run to show a list of network computers?
show net_servers
net view
net send
net use
127
What is fastest speed that Hi-Speed USB 2.0 can go?
480 Mbps
12 Mbps
400 Mbps
120 Mbps
128
How do you open the Registry Editor from the command prompt?
reg
regeditor
regedit
rgstry
129
A typical Cat 6 Cable uses which connector?
PVC
RJ45
RJ11
Plenum
130
Bluetooth is most often used to link computers into what sort of network?
Local Area Network
Personal Area Network
Wide Area Network
Bluetooth Area Network
131
If Windows recognizes a device, where will it appear?
Device Manager
Downloads
C:\Windows\System32\Devices
Desktop
132
Which tool used for large-scale Windows OS deployments ran in a Windows Server Active Dir. & need to migrate many users?
User State Migration Tool
PXE
RDP
BitLocker
133
What tool enables you to track resource usage by PID, rather than a text string, for easier problem diagnosis.
Task Manager
Performance Monitor
PID Monitor
Resource Monitor
134
Which mobile OS enables device manufacturers to customize it to better suit their specific devices?
iPadOS
iOS
Blackberry
Android
135
I wants to start a new photo-sharing service for pictures, but I don't own any servers. How can I create one?
Community Cloud
Public Cloud
Private Cloud
Hybrid Cloud
136
If a user has never used Task Manager before, which tab will be selected when it opens?
Details
Processes
None of the Above
More Details
137
After replacing a laptop's display , you notice the wireless isn't working. What could the problem be?
You inadvertently disconnected the antenna from the 802.11 card.
You failed to reconnect the antenna in the new display.
You replaced the display with one without an internal antenna
Problems are unrelated.
138
a user's keyboard is not working. This seems familiar. Where should you look to find info on the problem?
Incident Reports
Risk management documentation
Asset management document
Change documentation
139
How to test a motherboard from a buggy computer that locks up randomly and reboots at odd moments?
Replace the motherboard first to see if problems disappear.
Check settings and verify good components.
Verify good components and document all testing.
Check settings, verify good components, replace components & document test.
140
If Windows locks up during installation, what should you do?
Press esc to cancel installation
Press ctrl-alt-del to restart installation
Push reset to restart installation.
Unplug computer and restart installation process.
141
A PC's Power supply provides DC power in what standard configuration?
One primary DC Volate rail for 12V, 5V, 3.3V connectors
Two primary voltage rails, 12 V and 5V and an auxiliary 3,3V connector.
A Voltage w 12V connector for MB, a 2nd 12V for CPU and a 3rd for 5V & 3.3V
Three primary voltage rails, one each for 12V, 5V and 3.3V
142
What do you need to install a legal copy of Windows 10 into a virtual machine using VirtualBox?
Valid Windows 10 Installation Media
A second NIC
Valid ESXi Key
A valid Windows 10 License
143
Which printing process ends with the physical and electrical cleaning of the imaging drum?
Laser
Impact
Inkjet
Thermal
144
What is a brand name of toner or tone generator?
TDR
UDP
Fox and Hound
UTP
145
I installed a game off the internet but as soon as I started to play, I got the BSoD. My documents folder is erased!
I broke the Local Security Policy
I broke the Group Policy
I installed Spyware
I installed a Trojan
146
Which feature enables a single-core CPU to function like two CPUs?
Virtualization
x64
Hyperthreading
SpeedStep
147
Which configuration requires three same-sized volumes?
Mirrored Set
Striped Volume
RAID 5
Spanned Volume
148
You've lost your iPhone. What would you use to try to find it?
iTunes
Location Services
iFind
iCloud
149
Almost as powerful as members of the Admins Group, which group cannot install new devices or access other users files?
Standard Users Group
User Group
Power Users Group
Administration Group
150
Which of the following form factors dominates the PC industry?
AT
ITX
ATX
BTX
151
Jailbreaking your iPhone gives you access to ..
The administrator account
The root account
The /bin folder
The system BIOS
152
What Windows feature enables you to backup your important files and folders regularly?
Backup and Restore
System Snapshot
File History
Time Machine
153
What technology enables 802.11n networks to make several simultaneous connections, improving speed?
WPA2
Use of 5 GHz
Use of 2.4 GHz
WAP
154
What tool enables you to correct a corrupted Windows OS by reverting your computer to a previous state?
Time Machine
Restore State Manager
Windows Restore
System Restore
155
What is the best way to determine the total capacity and type of RAM your system can handle?
Check Device Manager
Check the motherboard book.
Open the case and inspect the RAM
Check System Utility in Control Panel
156
How do you measure brightness of a projector?
Lumens
Pixels
LEDs
CCFL
157
What is the process for using or manipulating people to gain access to network resources?
Hacking
Cracking
Social engineering
Networking engineering
158
Windows PC cant connect to Internet, you figure its a DHCP issue - what program will troubleshoot this from client side?
ifconfig
config
ipconfig
dhcp /review
159
Which of the following 802.11 Standards functions ONLY on the 5-GHz band?
802.11ac
802.11g
802.11i
802.11n
160
After driving on a hot day , you open your laptop to check your email. It shuts down shortly after powering up. Why?
Laptop's fans are dusty.
Laptop's display is faulty.
Laptop's hard drive is faulty.
Laptop is hot from sitting in the car and needs to cool off.
161
Which tool would help you determine why a print job didn't print?
Printer Driver
System Setup
Printer Setup
Print Spooler
162
What should you do after repairing a machine?
Admonish the user for causing so much work for IT department.
Lock it down so the user can't cause the same problem again.
Document your findings.
Do nothing; your job is done.
163
What benefit does full-duplex offer?
It enables NICs to send data twice as fast
It enables NICs to receive data twice as fast
It enables a switch to connect to both coaxial and fiber optic cables.
It enables NICs to send and recieve signals at the same time
164
Which Windows command is functionally equivalent to the Linux "ls" command?
dd
command
copy
dir
165
How many bits are in a MAC Address?
36
24
64
48
166
A disgruntled employee put a password in CMOS to stop computer from booting. How to resolve this?
Boot computer while holding left shift. This will clear CMOS info.
Find CLRTC jumper on motherboard, boot with shunt on jumper to clear CMOS.
Try various combinations of employee's name for CMOS password.
Find a replacement motherboard, unless you know the CMOS password.
167
What kind of frame gets received by all NICs in a LAN?
Cat 7
WAN
SC, ST, or LC
Broadcast
168
What tool enables installing Windows over a network?
NetBoot
PXE
Windows can't be installed over network
Windows DVD
169
What option often enables you to diagnose TCP/IP errors such as connection problems?
FTP
QoS
APIPA
ping
170
How many pins does a SATA power connector have?
6
15
9
12
171
Which of the following can cause a computer to lock up or unexpectedly shut down? (Select Two)
Bad RAM
Poorly Written Applications
Windows Remote Shutdown
Windows Installer
172
What is Data Execution Prevention (DEP)?
prevents viruses from taking over programs loaded in system memory.
enables you to set permissions for different users on your computer.
prevents files from being written to your hard drive.
prevents programs from being installed on your computer.
173
What is the utility used to download apps in Windows?
Apple Spaces
Play Store
Windows Store
Microsoft Store
174
Which of the following are organized inside the Registry's root keys? (Select two)
Objects
Subkeys
Subfolders
Values
175
Which of the following Windows utilities is replacing "Windows Control Panel"
Device Manager
Administrative Tools
Terminal
Settings
176
What voltages should the two traditionally colored hot wires on a Molex connector read?
Red = 5V ; Yellow = 3.3V
Red = 5V ; Yellow = 12V
Red = 3.3V ; Yellow = 5V
Red = 12V ; Yellow = 5V
177
Which of the following would be a legitimate reason a mobile device is running slowly?
Incorrect version of application
RAM too slow
Incorrect calibration
Lack of storage space
178
After buying a motherboard, the tech tells you to "Check your standoffs!". What does he mean?
The headers that enable a motherboard to support more than 4 USB ports.
The connectors on the motherboard for the front panel buttons
The metal edges on some cases that aren't rolled.
The metal connectors that attach the motherboard to the case.
179
How does an NMI manifest on a macOS system?
NMI's only happen on Window's Systems
Spinning Pinwheel of Death
Interrupt of Death
Blue Screen of Death
180
Erin is purchasing cable for the horizontal runs in a new office. What type of UTP cable should she order?
Plenum/solid-core
Non-Plenum/solid-core
Plenum/stranded-core
Non-plenum/stranded core
181
What information do you need to connect an Android based tablet to an IMAP account?
Exchange server name, username and password.
Username and Password
POP3 Server DNS name
Username, Password, Sending and receiving server addresses.
182
Both Apple and Android have a utility called..
Command Center
Settings
Control
Control Center
183
Which protocol can you use to send e-mail?
IMAP
SMTP
POP3
PPP
184
To Track several macbooks everytime they leave and enter the building, use..
a barcode sticker on each laptop
It can't be done, the laptops run MacOS.
an RFID tag on each laptop
submit a change to the change board
185
Linux OS comes in hundreds of different versions, known as ...
Distros
Dispersions
Domiciles
Desktops
186
Which of the following connectors is Apple proprietary?
USB-A
USB-C
Molex
Lightning
187
After installing 2nd DDR4 RAM into i5 system, PC shows blue screens of death. What could the problem be?
Motherboard could not handle RAM capacity
They installed faulty RAM
There is no problem, Windows does this initially but gets better eventually
Motherboard needed dual-channel RAM.
188
Which of the following represent invalid port-to-protocol matchups? (Select two)
3398 = RDP
80 = HTTPS
22 = SSH
137, 138, 139 445 = SMB
189
What is the top speed for data transfers using 802.11ac technology?
1+ Gbps
1+ Mbps
11+ Gbps
11+ Mbps
190
What function does the address bus have?
Enables memory controller chip to communicate with RAM
Enables CPU to access register
Enables CPU to communicate with memory controller chip
Provides a channel for flow of data and commands between CPU and RAM
191
My hard drive is causing an installation lockup. What should I check to view specific installation steps & track errors?
Service Pack
Recover Partition
Log files
Patch
192
What does BIOS/UEFI provide for the computer?
Memory Space for applications to load into from the hard drive.
Memory space for applications to load into from the main system RAM.
The programming that enables the CPU to communicate with other hardware.
The Physical Interface for various devices such as USB and Thunderbolt
193
Which UNIX Command enables you to see a continually updating list of active processes?
kill
top
zsh
ps
194
What should you keep in mind when testing DC connectors?
DC has polarity. Red should touch hot wire; black should touch ground wire.
DC has polarity. Red should touch ground wire; black should touch hot wire.
DC has no polarity so you can touch black to hot or neutral, not ground.
DC has no polarity, you can touch red lead to hot or ground.
195
As part of the change-management process, educating users on new systems is an important component in...
Accessibility Training
Risk Analysis
End-User Acceptance
Rollback plan
196
Your GPS map app gives the error "GPS Coordinates not available". What do you try first?
Stop and Start GPS on mobile device.
Update the mobile device's firmware.
Move to a place where you can get good GPS signal.
Run another GPS app.
197
What is the minimum Cat level cable required for a 1000BASE-T network?
Cat 5e
Cat 6
Cat 1
Cat 5

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1
What kind of hypervisor is installed and run from within a full operating system?
Virtual-metal
Type-2
Bare-metal
Type-1
2
Which of the following is an NTFS Permission that enables an account to seize control of a file or folder?
Take Away
Take Ownership
Take Charge
Seize and Desist
3
Of the following, which internet connection option is most likely to have the highest latency?
Satellite
Fiber Optic
Cable
DSL
4
Which of the following is a serial expansion bus?
PCI-X
AGP
PCIe
PCI
5
While poking around in his setup, Troy notices a setting for PXE. What is a PXE used for?
Enables your system to boot into a UEFI Shell
Enables your system to boot from a networked system.
Enables your system to boot from a disk drive.
Enables you to boot system from removable media
6
Which hardware firewall feature enables incoming traffic on a specific port to reach an IP address on the LAN?
Multifactor Authentication
Port Forwarding
Screened subnet
NAT
7
A standalone printer prints a test page just fine, but makes a mess of your term paper. What is probably wrong?
Out of toner
Faulty Software configuration
Printer Interface
Fuser error
8
What port does POP3 use?
42
256
22
110
9
How do you run a command at the windows command prompt with administrative privileges?
Enter an elevated username and password at the command prompt.
The cmd command only runs with administrator privileges.
Right-click a command-prompt shortcut and then select Run as PowerUser.
Right-click a command-prompt shortcut and then select Run as administrator.
10
Which of the following would be most appropriate for the workplace? (Select 2)
Clean, Wrinkle-free T-shirt
Clean, Wrinkle-free polo shirt
Clean, Pressed jeans
Clean, Pressed khaki trousers
11
How can you effectively expand the capacity of an NTFS Drive?
Create an extended partition to extend the capacity.
Convert drive to a dynamic disk and create a mirrored set.
Install a 2nd drive & mount to a folder on the original smaller NTFS drive.
Format the drive with the Quick Format option.
12
What does an IT dept. use for a departing employee to ensure all equipment has been returned, access removed, etc..
New-user setup Checklist
Network Topology Diagram
End-User termination Checklist
Acceptable Use policy
13
Which command would you use to view the path taken by an Ethernet packet?
ipconfig
ping
nslookup
tracert
14
Depending on version, Thunderbolt ports manifest as one of which two connector formats?
Mini DisplayPort & USB Type-C
Mini HDMI & USB Type-C
DisplayPort & Mini DisplayPort
DisplayPort & Mini HDMI
15
I am looking for the quickest way to take frequent backups of an important database. Which would be best?
Magnetic Tapes
Cloud Storage
Magnetic Hard Drives
Solid-State Drives
16
What do we call the time it takes for all the sub-pixels on the panel to change from one state to another?
Transfer RAte
Redraw Rate
Response Rate
Refresh Rate
17
Which of the following is used in mobile devices to convert analog video and sound to digital video and sound?
SDK
Calibrator
Digitizer
Virtual Assistant
18
You get a call from a user who says she has a blank screen. What would be a useful followup question? (select 2)
What did you do?
Did you Reboot?
Is the Monitor turned on?
Is the computer turned on?
19
a video shared by friend, you hear sound but get no picture from 'holiday.avi'. What is the most likely solution?
Media player doesnt support .avi. Install new media player.
Video is corrupt, have friend share it again.
Computer lacks proper video codec. Update codecs on computer.
Play the file on a Windows system instead of a Mac.
20
Jamie wishes to check her hard drive for errors. What tool should she use in Windows 11?
Format
Error Checking
FDISK
Disk Management
21
What function does the external data bus have?
Provides a channel for the flow of data and commands between CPU and RAM
Determines clock speed for the CPU
CPU uses external data bus to access registers
CPU uses external data bus to address RAM
22
Which type of memory are you most likely to find in a recent high-end dedicated graphics card for a desktop computer?
LP-DDR
HBM
DDR
GDDR
23
Which of the following enables you to schedule maintenance tasks on macOS & Linux
cron
systemd
Task Scheduler
launchd
24
Which standard options supports magnetic SATA drives most efficiently?
SATA 3.2
SATA-IO
ACHI
CMOS
25
Which of the follow is an advantage of an NVMe SSD?
Ability to hot-swap the drive
Higher potential storage capacity
Lower Cost
Faster read/write speeds
26
How do SSDs avoid the need to use moving mechanical parts?
Being placed in an external enclosure
Using magnetic platters
Using SATA connectors
Using flash memory
27
Your friend notices you holding a cable and says "That's a cool F-type connector you've got." What are you holding?
UTP
Fiber Optic
Coaxial
STP
28
Which of the following is an example of a hybrid topology?
Star
Star bus
Ring
Bus
29
A brand new laptop's display is flickering. What could be the issue?
Laptop display is faulty and needs to be replaced.
Laptop uses plasma display.
Laptop uses CRT display.
Laptop display drivers are outdated.
30
Which of the following remote access technologies should be avoided due to security issues?
Telnet
RDP
SSH
Virtual Network Computing
31
Henry wants to change the boot order on his system. Which BIOS/UEFI feature must he use to do this?
Power-on self-test
Flash ROM
Disk Management
System Setup Utility
32
Which SATA version offers the least overhead (and thus, best performance)?
ACHI
PATA 3.0
SATA 2.0
SATAe
33
Which of the following about the expansion bus is true?
The frontside bus is another name for the expansion bus.
The CPU communicates with RAM via the expansion bus.
The expansion bus crystal sets the speed for the expansion bus
The expansion bus runs at the speed of the system clock.
34
Which protocol can you use to receive email? (Select two)
POP3
SMTP
IMAP
PPP
35
computer starts up, but crashed when Windows starts to load. He upgraded RAM over the weekend & it hasn't worked since.
Disconnected CPU fan
Thermal paste degradation
Bad CPU Cache
Nothing wrong; takes a few days for RAM to acclimate.
36
Which types of groups cannot edit Registry or access system files? They can create groups but only manage those.
Power User Group
User Group
Standard User Group
Admin group
37
What is the primary reason that DDR4 RAM is faster than DDR3 RAM?
DDR3 RAM uses 240-pin DIMMS and DDR4 uses 288-pin DIMMs
DDR3 RAM is dual-channel and DDR4 RAM is quad-channel.
Core Speed of DDR4 RAM chips is faster.
Input/Output Speed of DDR4 RAM is faster.
38
Which command do you use to determine what directory your prompt is focusing on in Linux?
prompt
path
pwd
dir
39
What feature of macOS is the equivalent of the command-line interface in Windows?
Dock
Spaces
Unity
Terminal
40
The process that defines what an authenticated user may access and what they can do with the resources is called..
Restriction
Authorization
Authentication
Administration
41
Error message: "Hub power exceeded" when plugging thumb drive into USB keyboard external port. What is the problem?
Plugged a hi-speed device into a full-speed port.
Defective Thumb Drive.
Plugged one too many devices into USB hub.
USB port defective.
42
What does NTFS use to provide security for individual files and folders?
MFT
Access Control List
Dynamic Disks
ECC
43
What is the maximum number of SATA drives you can have on a system?
Eight
One
No Maximum other than limitations of motherboard/host card
Two
44
What broad term describes enabling organizations to implement changes to IT infrastructure in a safe manner?
Change Documentation
Management Documentation
Change Management
Network Documentation
45
What is the name for the common omni-directional antennas found on wireless access points?
RF antennas
omni antennas
Bipole antennas
Dipole antennas
46
Which of the following is an advantage of a virtual machine over a physical machine?
No backups needed
Hardware consolidation
Increased performance
Operating systems included
47
Which of the following root keys contains the data for a system's non-user-specific configurations?
HKEY_USERS
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
48
What service would help keep Janelle from playing system admin.?
Network as a Service
Infrastructure as a Service
Software as a Service
Platform as a Service
49
User (Mike) has downloaded files with his web browser. Where will they be stored by default?
C:/Users/Mike/Desktop/Downloads
C:/Downloads
C:/Users/Mike/Downloads
C:/Mike/Desktop/Downloads
50
Which of the following display types will you commonly find in a laptop today?
LCD
CCFL
CRT
Plasma
51
You need a dedicated server system in order to set up a Windows _____ computer
10 Enterprise
10 Home
10 Pro
Domain
52
Which of the following might offer good hardware authentication?
NTFS
Strong Passwords
Smart cards
Encrypted Passwords
53
What voltages do ATX12V PI Connector provide for the motherboard?
3.3V, 12V
3.3V , 5V, 12V
3.3 V, 5V
5V, 12V
54
To replace a wireless antenna in a laptop, what must you do?
This cannot be done.
Remove the expansion slot cover on the bottom of the laptop
Remove the screen
Remove keyboard
55
What advantage does WISP have over fiber optic?
WISP has no advantages over fiber optic.
WISP is faster than fiber optic.
WISP is cheaper to deploy, so it's more likely to be available.
Fiber optic is more likely to be disrupted during rainstorms.
56
What is the oldest Version of Windows covered on CompTIA A+ 220-1102
Windows 10
Windows 11
Windows 8 Enterprise
Windows Server 2016
57
Which is the correct net syntax for discovering which network shares on a particular server are mapped on your computer?
net \\fileserver
net view \\fileserver
net share \\fileserver
net map \\fileserver
58
What broad term describes creating a roadmap for current & future techs to make changes/repairs over time for an org..?
Change Management
Management Documentation
Change documentation
Network Documentation
59
Which of the following is an example of an environmental control?
Temperature and Humidity
Fire Extinguisher
HVAC system
Surge Protector
60
Which mobile device technology uses no backlight?
OLED
LCD
LED
BYOD
61
Which of the following can cause a user profile to load slowly?
A desktop background image that is too large.
Too many user accounts created on one system.
A corrupt profile.
Large amounts of data saved to the desktop
62
After installing a 3rd RAM into i7 system, PC random lockups and reboots - especially during memory intensive tasks.
They installed RAM that exceeded speed of RAM in system.
They installed a DDR3 RAM into a DDR4 System.
They installed a DDR2 RAM into a DDR3 System
They installed RAM that didnt match speed or quality of RAM in system.
63
What tool enables you to run a maintenance script based on specific conditions on Windows?
Task Scheduler
msconfig
Task Manager
System Configuration
64
Which of these choices would provide better security for my wi-fi router?
WPA2
Secure DNS
WPA3
WEP
65
Which commands pause after displaying a screen's worth of directory content? (Select Two)
dir | less
dir /p
dir p
ls | more
66
Which of the following TWO partitioning schemes enable creation of more than 4 partitions on a single hard drive?
MBR
GPT
Dynamic Disk
MFT
67
Good practice after completing a troubleshooting call at someone's office?
Document potentially important people you met for future reference.
Make copies of password you used
Do nothing. Your work is finished.
Follow up with call to ensure everything is going well.
68
What is the proper voltage for a U.S. Electrical Outlet?
120 V
60 V
0 V
-120 V
69
You pay for a comic book using the stored credit card info on your smartphone. What technology was used?
NFC
Swipe Lock
BitLocker To Go
Wi-fi Calling
70
Amanda's old system uses DDR5 RAM but doesn't support the latest speeds. What should she consider?
Update motherboard flash ROM.
Replace the motherboard.
Replace the flash ROM.
Reset the flash ROM.
71
The process of identifying and giving access to users is known as which of the following..
Acceptance
Administration
Authentication
Authorization
72
When you play W.o.W., you log in & then the game asks for a code generated by authenticator app. This is an example of..
Factor Authorization
Multifactor Authentication
Multifactor Authorization
Factor Authentication
73
You require several reboots of the customer's computer. What should you do about the password of the user's acct?
Ask the user to change her password temporarily
Call your supervisor.
Require customer to sit so they can type the password
Ask user to write down password for you to use
74
John returned from vacation and got a bill from his cell phone that was over $1000. What could have happened?
Bills after intl. trips are reported in currency of country visited.
used his phone to do some internet gambling and was charged accordingly.
John connected to the internet using cruise ship wifi
Connected to the internet via a cell phone provider that wasn't his.
75
Once you have ascertained a computer's problem and backed up data...
Question users more to find out how they caused the problem
Start fixing the machines
Document.
Establish a theory of probably cause
76
When you install an OS along an existing operating system, it is called..
Network Installation
Clean install
Multiboot Installation
Upgrade installation
77
Which type of wireless network hardware automatically works with its peers to forward traffic?
Mesh
Access Point
Wireless Extender
Wireless Repeater
78
Which Storage option in Windows 10/11 offers best mix of resilience and performance with 2 drives?
Parity Space
Two-way Mirror Space
Simple Space
Three-way Mirror Space
79
What do you type before a macOS command to access help for that command?
/?
?
man
Get-Help
80
What is the Windows Utility that displays a graph w/ several categories including App/Windows/Misc Failures, Warnings..
Reliability Monitor
Time Drift
POST
System File Checker
81
Every time Jill boots her system, it goes through POST, beeps once and then loads Windows normally. This beep code means
Missing Keyboard
Bad CPU.
Bad RAM.
Everything is okay.
82
What mechanism is used by most inkjet printers to push ink onto the paper?
Gravity
Electroconductive Plates
Air Pressure
Electrostatic Discharge
83
To dress up in a fake security guard uniform, and walk into headquarters behind some employees is ...
Spoofing
Administrative Access
Data Destruction
Tailgating
84
Which of the following UNIX commands will show detailed information about the contents of a folder?
ls -k
ls -h
ls -l
ls -e
85
How many speakers are in a 5.1 Setup?
Five speakers plus a subwoofer.
Eight speakers plus a subwoofer.
Six speakers plus a subwoofer.
Seven speakers plus a subwoofer.
86
Which command can be used to display the cached NetBIOS names for a Windows System?
nslookup
dig --cache
nbtstat -A
nbtstat -c
87
What do I need to connect my laptop (with a pair of Thunderbolt Ports) to a monitor, a USB mouse & a USB keyboard?
A monitor with at least two built-in USB ports & a USB type C upstream port
A Keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) switch.
Three Thunderbolt-to-USB adapters.
One Thunderbolt-to-DisplayPort adapter and two Thunderbolt-to-USB Adapters.
88
What do app scanners do?
Analyze the traffic into and out of an application for suspicious behavior
Analyze Wi-fi signals to identify evil-twin WAPs.
Scan QR Codes and barcodes for hidden codes
Analyze permissions used by installed apps to highlight security risks.
89
Select Two settings defined to track resource usage while using Performance Monitor.
Processes
Counters
Values
Objects
90
After five minutes of struggling with a slow device, you manage to close the offending app. What is your next step?
Perform a soft reset and see if app runs smoothly afterwards.
Uninstall the application and look for a replacement.
Close all apps and attempt to reopen the app to see if it freezes again.
Reopen the application and hope it doesn't freeze again.
91
Which of the following Control Panel applets will display the amt of RAM in your PC?
Device Manager
System
Devices and Printers
Action Center
92
On a Dot-matrix printer, what physically strikes the ribbon to form an image?
Printwires
Character Wheel
Print Hammers
Electromagnets
93
Which of the following defines exactly what any particular account can or cannot do to a file or folder?
Group Permissions
Admin Permissions
NTFS Permissions
User Permissions
94
user installed new CPU fan, nothing happens when power button pressed. LED on motherboard lights up so there is power...
He forgot to apply thermal paste between CPU and heak-sink fan assembly
He forgot to disconnect CPU fan.
He used an AMD CPU in an Intel Motherboard
He used an Intel CPU in an AMD Motherboard
95
Which of the following is a detailed assessment of possible problems that could result from change?
New-user setup checklist
Regulatory Requirements
Risk Analysis
Acceptible use policy
96
Which form factor connects directly to a dedicated motherboard socket?
3.5" SSD
M.2 SSD
2.5" SSD
eSATA SSD
97
What do registers provide for the CPU?
Registers enable CPU to address RAM
The CPU uses registers for temporary store of internal commands and data
Registers enable the CPU to control address bus.
Registers determine the clock speed
98
What tool enables you to select the programs and services that load when Windows starts?
msconfig
Task Scheduler
Task Manager
System Configuration
99
What sort of power connector do better video cards require?
SATA
PCIe
Molex
Mini
100
Which of the following is a common spindle speed for an HDD?
Not applicable, HDD's have no moving parts
7200
9200
5200
101
What does "nonvolatile" mean when discussing memory?
The memory saves the code to mass storage during reboot
The stored information is not backed up to mass storage.
The memory erases itself every time the system is rebooted
The stored information isn't erased when the computer is turned off
102
Which of these is not a light emitting technology?
CCFL
LCD
LED
OLED
103
Which one of the following port types do most printers support?
RS-232
Infrared
PS/2
USB
104
What is the term for the delay in the RAM's response to a request from the MCC? (Memory Controller Chip)
Latency
Variance
Fetch Interval
MCC Gap
105
Which is the most complete list of file systems Windows can use?
NTFS
FAT32
FAT32, NTFS
FAT32, exFAT, NTFS
106
What happens to bus speed and power usage when you plug multiple devices into a USB hub?
Bus speed increases bc each device brings a little burst; power increases
Bus speed decreases bc all devices share total bandwidth; power increases
Bus speed stays constant, but power usage increases
Bus speed decreases bc all devices share total bandwidth; power decreases
107
Into which socket could you place an Intel Core i5 (Alder Lake)?
Socket LGA 2066
Socket LGA 1700
Socket AM4
Socket C
108
Which term describes process of getting latest version of OS?
Update
Hot Pack
Hot fix
Service Release
109
Jane displayed her new motherboard; the Sr. Tech asked "What kind of northbridge does it have?". What could he mean?
The chipset
The PCI Slot
The PCIe Slot
The USB Controller
110
Which of the following WinRE options is least disruptive method to repair a damaged Master Boot Record in a Windows PC?
Startup Repair
System Image Recovery
System Restore
Reset this PC
111
Your aging Windows laptop isn't snappy enough, even after upgrading the RAM. What might improve performance?
Replace the HDD with an SSD
Replace the battery.
Add More RAM.
Replace the power supply.
112
What is Audit Success?
Keyword used to indicate successful actions in the security log.
Option to ensure a registry change wont render system unbootable.
High level of login security in Updates & Security settings
Utility to visualize what fraction of updates are installed within one week
113
Which of the following is a unique combination of a username & an associated password stored in a database?
User Account
Power Users
User Information
Group
114
What is the advantage of A2 cards over A1 cards?
A2 offers much faster sustained write speeds than A1.
A2 sustain faster IOPS than A1
A2 offer much greater capacity than A1.
A2 costs a lot less than A1 and offer similar performance.
115
What tool should be in every technician's toolkit?
Pliers
Phillips-head Screwdriver
Flathead Screwdriver
Hammer
116
You install a wireless network , the WAP in the kitchen. Wi-fi works fine in living room , but not bedroom. Why?
Use of default SSID
Interference with some metal object
SSID overlapping with neighbor's SSID
Improper antenna setup
117
What part of a laser printer must be vacuumed or replaced periodically to prevent damage caused by action of the corona?
The transfer filter
The cleaning blade
The ozone filter
The rubber rollers
118
Which Windows utility uses points in time that allow you to return your system to a previous date and state?
System Restore
System Configuration Utility
Snapshot Manager
Restart Services
119
Errors in BIOS , a faulty hard drive or damaged Master Boot Record can cause which type of error?
Verify Requirements
System Instability
Low Memory
OS not found
120
Which optical disc type offers the most capacity writing and rewriting data files?
BD-RW
DVD-R
BD-RE
DVD+RW DL
121
What feature lets you save a VM's state so you can quickly restore to that point? (Choose two)
Checkpoint
Zip
Save
Snapshot
122
When a Virtual Machine is not running, how is it stored?
RAM Drive
Files
Optical Disc
Firmware
123
Computer is taking longer to boot up than it did when first got it. Which is the easiest option to speed up boot time?
Disable unneccesary startup programs.
Do a System Restore.
Upgrade the Fans.
Rebuild the Master Boot Record.
124
My laptop's wireless is slow compared to modern laptops. It runs 802.11n. What can be done to improve connection speed?
Replace the 802.11n card with an 802.11ac card.
Get a new laptop, this one can't be upgraded.
Add more RAM.
Replace display with one that has a better antenna.
125
Which of these items are considered to be dot-matrix printer consumables? (Select all that apply)
Fly Wheel
Paper
Ribbon
Drive Motor
126
What command-line utility would you run to show a list of network computers?
show net_servers
net view
net send
net use
127
What is fastest speed that Hi-Speed USB 2.0 can go?
480 Mbps
12 Mbps
400 Mbps
120 Mbps
128
How do you open the Registry Editor from the command prompt?
reg
regeditor
regedit
rgstry
129
A typical Cat 6 Cable uses which connector?
PVC
RJ45
RJ11
Plenum
130
Bluetooth is most often used to link computers into what sort of network?
Local Area Network
Personal Area Network
Wide Area Network
Bluetooth Area Network
131
If Windows recognizes a device, where will it appear?
Device Manager
Downloads
C:\Windows\System32\Devices
Desktop
132
Which tool used for large-scale Windows OS deployments ran in a Windows Server Active Dir. & need to migrate many users?
User State Migration Tool
PXE
RDP
BitLocker
133
What tool enables you to track resource usage by PID, rather than a text string, for easier problem diagnosis.
Task Manager
Performance Monitor
PID Monitor
Resource Monitor
134
Which mobile OS enables device manufacturers to customize it to better suit their specific devices?
iPadOS
iOS
Blackberry
Android
135
I wants to start a new photo-sharing service for pictures, but I don't own any servers. How can I create one?
Community Cloud
Public Cloud
Private Cloud
Hybrid Cloud
136
If a user has never used Task Manager before, which tab will be selected when it opens?
Details
Processes
None of the Above
More Details
137
After replacing a laptop's display , you notice the wireless isn't working. What could the problem be?
You inadvertently disconnected the antenna from the 802.11 card.
You failed to reconnect the antenna in the new display.
You replaced the display with one without an internal antenna
Problems are unrelated.
138
a user's keyboard is not working. This seems familiar. Where should you look to find info on the problem?
Incident Reports
Risk management documentation
Asset management document
Change documentation
139
How to test a motherboard from a buggy computer that locks up randomly and reboots at odd moments?
Replace the motherboard first to see if problems disappear.
Check settings and verify good components.
Verify good components and document all testing.
Check settings, verify good components, replace components & document test.
140
If Windows locks up during installation, what should you do?
Press esc to cancel installation
Press ctrl-alt-del to restart installation
Push reset to restart installation.
Unplug computer and restart installation process.
141
A PC's Power supply provides DC power in what standard configuration?
One primary DC Volate rail for 12V, 5V, 3.3V connectors
Two primary voltage rails, 12 V and 5V and an auxiliary 3,3V connector.
A Voltage w 12V connector for MB, a 2nd 12V for CPU and a 3rd for 5V & 3.3V
Three primary voltage rails, one each for 12V, 5V and 3.3V
142
What do you need to install a legal copy of Windows 10 into a virtual machine using VirtualBox?
Valid Windows 10 Installation Media
A second NIC
Valid ESXi Key
A valid Windows 10 License
143
Which printing process ends with the physical and electrical cleaning of the imaging drum?
Laser
Impact
Inkjet
Thermal
144
What is a brand name of toner or tone generator?
TDR
UDP
Fox and Hound
UTP
145
I installed a game off the internet but as soon as I started to play, I got the BSoD. My documents folder is erased!
I broke the Local Security Policy
I broke the Group Policy
I installed Spyware
I installed a Trojan
146
Which feature enables a single-core CPU to function like two CPUs?
Virtualization
x64
Hyperthreading
SpeedStep
147
Which configuration requires three same-sized volumes?
Mirrored Set
Striped Volume
RAID 5
Spanned Volume
148
You've lost your iPhone. What would you use to try to find it?
iTunes
Location Services
iFind
iCloud
149
Almost as powerful as members of the Admins Group, which group cannot install new devices or access other users files?
Standard Users Group
User Group
Power Users Group
Administration Group
150
Which of the following form factors dominates the PC industry?
AT
ITX
ATX
BTX
151
Jailbreaking your iPhone gives you access to ..
The administrator account
The root account
The /bin folder
The system BIOS
152
What Windows feature enables you to backup your important files and folders regularly?
Backup and Restore
System Snapshot
File History
Time Machine
153
What technology enables 802.11n networks to make several simultaneous connections, improving speed?
WPA2
Use of 5 GHz
Use of 2.4 GHz
WAP
154
What tool enables you to correct a corrupted Windows OS by reverting your computer to a previous state?
Time Machine
Restore State Manager
Windows Restore
System Restore
155
What is the best way to determine the total capacity and type of RAM your system can handle?
Check Device Manager
Check the motherboard book.
Open the case and inspect the RAM
Check System Utility in Control Panel
156
How do you measure brightness of a projector?
Lumens
Pixels
LEDs
CCFL
157
What is the process for using or manipulating people to gain access to network resources?
Hacking
Cracking
Social engineering
Networking engineering
158
Windows PC cant connect to Internet, you figure its a DHCP issue - what program will troubleshoot this from client side?
ifconfig
config
ipconfig
dhcp /review
159
Which of the following 802.11 Standards functions ONLY on the 5-GHz band?
802.11ac
802.11g
802.11i
802.11n
160
After driving on a hot day , you open your laptop to check your email. It shuts down shortly after powering up. Why?
Laptop's fans are dusty.
Laptop's display is faulty.
Laptop's hard drive is faulty.
Laptop is hot from sitting in the car and needs to cool off.
161
Which tool would help you determine why a print job didn't print?
Printer Driver
System Setup
Printer Setup
Print Spooler
162
What should you do after repairing a machine?
Admonish the user for causing so much work for IT department.
Lock it down so the user can't cause the same problem again.
Document your findings.
Do nothing; your job is done.
163
What benefit does full-duplex offer?
It enables NICs to send data twice as fast
It enables NICs to receive data twice as fast
It enables a switch to connect to both coaxial and fiber optic cables.
It enables NICs to send and recieve signals at the same time
164
Which Windows command is functionally equivalent to the Linux "ls" command?
dd
command
copy
dir
165
How many bits are in a MAC Address?
36
24
64
48
166
A disgruntled employee put a password in CMOS to stop computer from booting. How to resolve this?
Boot computer while holding left shift. This will clear CMOS info.
Find CLRTC jumper on motherboard, boot with shunt on jumper to clear CMOS.
Try various combinations of employee's name for CMOS password.
Find a replacement motherboard, unless you know the CMOS password.
167
What kind of frame gets received by all NICs in a LAN?
Cat 7
WAN
SC, ST, or LC
Broadcast
168
What tool enables installing Windows over a network?
NetBoot
PXE
Windows can't be installed over network
Windows DVD
169
What option often enables you to diagnose TCP/IP errors such as connection problems?
FTP
QoS
APIPA
ping
170
How many pins does a SATA power connector have?
6
15
9
12
171
Which of the following can cause a computer to lock up or unexpectedly shut down? (Select Two)
Bad RAM
Poorly Written Applications
Windows Remote Shutdown
Windows Installer
172
What is Data Execution Prevention (DEP)?
prevents viruses from taking over programs loaded in system memory.
enables you to set permissions for different users on your computer.
prevents files from being written to your hard drive.
prevents programs from being installed on your computer.
173
What is the utility used to download apps in Windows?
Apple Spaces
Play Store
Windows Store
Microsoft Store
174
Which of the following are organized inside the Registry's root keys? (Select two)
Objects
Subkeys
Subfolders
Values
175
Which of the following Windows utilities is replacing "Windows Control Panel"
Device Manager
Administrative Tools
Terminal
Settings
176
What voltages should the two traditionally colored hot wires on a Molex connector read?
Red = 5V ; Yellow = 3.3V
Red = 5V ; Yellow = 12V
Red = 3.3V ; Yellow = 5V
Red = 12V ; Yellow = 5V
177
Which of the following would be a legitimate reason a mobile device is running slowly?
Incorrect version of application
RAM too slow
Incorrect calibration
Lack of storage space
178
After buying a motherboard, the tech tells you to "Check your standoffs!". What does he mean?
The headers that enable a motherboard to support more than 4 USB ports.
The connectors on the motherboard for the front panel buttons
The metal edges on some cases that aren't rolled.
The metal connectors that attach the motherboard to the case.
179
How does an NMI manifest on a macOS system?
NMI's only happen on Window's Systems
Spinning Pinwheel of Death
Interrupt of Death
Blue Screen of Death
180
Erin is purchasing cable for the horizontal runs in a new office. What type of UTP cable should she order?
Plenum/solid-core
Non-Plenum/solid-core
Plenum/stranded-core
Non-plenum/stranded core
181
What information do you need to connect an Android based tablet to an IMAP account?
Exchange server name, username and password.
Username and Password
POP3 Server DNS name
Username, Password, Sending and receiving server addresses.
182
Both Apple and Android have a utility called..
Command Center
Settings
Control
Control Center
183
Which protocol can you use to send e-mail?
IMAP
SMTP
POP3
PPP
184
To Track several macbooks everytime they leave and enter the building, use..
a barcode sticker on each laptop
It can't be done, the laptops run MacOS.
an RFID tag on each laptop
submit a change to the change board
185
Linux OS comes in hundreds of different versions, known as ...
Distros
Dispersions
Domiciles
Desktops
186
Which of the following connectors is Apple proprietary?
USB-A
USB-C
Molex
Lightning
187
After installing 2nd DDR4 RAM into i5 system, PC shows blue screens of death. What could the problem be?
Motherboard could not handle RAM capacity
They installed faulty RAM
There is no problem, Windows does this initially but gets better eventually
Motherboard needed dual-channel RAM.
188
Which of the following represent invalid port-to-protocol matchups? (Select two)
3398 = RDP
80 = HTTPS
22 = SSH
137, 138, 139 445 = SMB
189
What is the top speed for data transfers using 802.11ac technology?
1+ Gbps
1+ Mbps
11+ Gbps
11+ Mbps
190
What function does the address bus have?
Enables memory controller chip to communicate with RAM
Enables CPU to access register
Enables CPU to communicate with memory controller chip
Provides a channel for flow of data and commands between CPU and RAM
191
My hard drive is causing an installation lockup. What should I check to view specific installation steps & track errors?
Service Pack
Recover Partition
Log files
Patch
192
What does BIOS/UEFI provide for the computer?
Memory Space for applications to load into from the hard drive.
Memory space for applications to load into from the main system RAM.
The programming that enables the CPU to communicate with other hardware.
The Physical Interface for various devices such as USB and Thunderbolt
193
Which UNIX Command enables you to see a continually updating list of active processes?
kill
top
zsh
ps
194
What should you keep in mind when testing DC connectors?
DC has polarity. Red should touch hot wire; black should touch ground wire.
DC has polarity. Red should touch ground wire; black should touch hot wire.
DC has no polarity so you can touch black to hot or neutral, not ground.
DC has no polarity, you can touch red lead to hot or ground.
195
As part of the change-management process, educating users on new systems is an important component in...
Accessibility Training
Risk Analysis
End-User Acceptance
Rollback plan
196
Your GPS map app gives the error "GPS Coordinates not available". What do you try first?
Stop and Start GPS on mobile device.
Update the mobile device's firmware.
Move to a place where you can get good GPS signal.
Run another GPS app.
197
What is the minimum Cat level cable required for a 1000BASE-T network?
Cat 5e
Cat 6
Cat 1
Cat 5