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1
Which Windows feature should be used to encrypt all data on a computer.
BitLocker
Data cover
Crypotgraph
BleachSweep
2
Three common input devices found on a laptop
Screen, keyboard and mouse
Touchpad, Fingerprint Reader and web camera
USB, Ethernet and Power cable
CPU, RAM and motherboard
3
When cleaning a laser printer, what should be used to pick up excess particles of toner?
alcohol
a HEPA-capable vacuum
compressed air
a dry rag
4
Which step in troubleshooting helps you not repeat processes previously performed?
document problems and solutions
back up data
avoid using external ports
formulate data into the BIOS
5
If you suspect a security issue what two actions need to be taken in troubleshooting the issue?
Delete account
Call level two technician
Log on different user
Disconnect computer from network
6
Two common causes for lines on a laptop screen
GPU is not cooling right & display isn't correctly installed
Battery is dying and BIOS need updated
poor maintenance and dropping at high levels
Water and dust
7
Default filing system used during a fresh installation of Windows 7?
IOS
Adobe
NTFS
SATA
8
What solution should be used when cleaning a CPU and a heat sink?
Distilled water
a dry cloth
isopropyl alcohol
bleach in small amounts on a cotton swab
9
Three things that can be configured in the BIOS settings
drive encryption, TPM and passwords
power settings, screen display and sleep features
VPN, RAM ad ROM
none
10
What component converts DC power to AC so the display can be illuminated?
converter switch
calibrator
CPU
inverter
11
What two password control policies should an organization implement for strong passwords?
expire in 60 days and contain letters and numbers
short and easy to remember to avoid the need for resets
birthdays or names of spouses
16 digits and contain digits
12
Which two issues are likely to cause BSOD errors (choose two)
RAM failing
RAM out of sync
device driver errors
BIOS dis-configured
13
When should a technician avoid wearing an antistatic wrist strap?
When replacing the power supply unit
NONE
When installing a CPU
When removing the case cover
14
Best printer for carbon copies
Impact printer
Laser printer
Heat printer
Pressure printer
15
Three benefits of preventable maintenance
viruses are reduced, RAM is faster and CPU last longer
cheaper to keep running, keys functions and display is crisp
present-ability, longer battery life and improved RAM speed
data protection, component life and reduced equip failure
16
Which device uses the most amount of power on most mobile devices?
LED
LCD
DVR
DCV
17
What is the first step an admin takes when splitting a single partition into multiple partition
reconfigure the BIOS
restart the computer
Shrink partition
defrag
18
Which two expansion slots should be used by a wireless NIC in a computer today?
disk drive and Ethernet connection
usb and hdmi connectors
PCIe and PCI
sim card and video card
19
FOur layers of the TCP/IP reference model
applications, internet, switch, hub
applications, transport, internet, network access
server, internet, network, support
20
What two PC settings can be configured using the BIOS setup utility?
virtualization support and boot sequence
RAM and ROM
display and clock
mac configuration and desktop utilities
21
What is the default file system used during a fresh installation of Windows 7?
MAC
HTTPS
WPA2
NTFS
22
you want to test network connectivity. The ping can only receive a response. What is the issue?
LAN line needs reconfigured
cable is loose
the default gateway is not set
the BIOS needs reset
23
Where do you go to enable power management?
MAC
UCIP
BIOS
RAM
24
What is an indicator that the battery could become hazardous and needs replaced.
battery swelling
hot to the touch
smoking
quickly dying
25
What should be done before attempting to repair a hardware component on a laptop?
Check the types of screw heads you will need
Call tech support
Consult the service manual
Google
26
What two key pieces of info should the user use when configuring the FTP client? (pick Two)
FTP server port number
FTP client server
FTP server IP address
FTP MAC address
27
Why is a full format more beneficial than a quick format when preparing for a clean OS install
helps prevent the CPU from overloading with faulty data
it is more conducive
it is not beneficial in any way
fully formatted will delete files from disk while analyzing
28
What expansion card can assist in troubleshooting a computer when no video is available?
MAC Card
POST card
Partition card
VISA card
29
Wireless security mode that supports government grade security?
LAN
WAN
Cisco.com
WPA2
30
Application is frozen and not responding. What Windows OS tool is used to stop the application?
Disk Utility
promter
Task Manager
Defragment
31
What service level is defined in the service level agreement of an organization or vendor?
opened on weekends
Will not put on hold
guaranteed service response time
Will always offer the option to speak in Spanish
32
What type of interface cable is used to give output in audio and video?
HDMI
Ethernet
12v connector
Coaxial
33
Designed to handle collisions by controlling devices communicate on an Ethernet network
Firewalls
Firmware
CSMA/CD
Protocols
34
What factor should be taken into consideration more with laptops?
durability
environmental control
energy conservation
fashion
35
What can be tested with a digital reader?
the CPUs activity
the POST configuations
RAMs compatibility
quality of electricity in computer components
36
Which cloud computing service is best for organizing applications and delivers them on the web
Peer-to-Peer
HUB
iCloud
PaaS
37
What can help control the effects of RFI?
Alternate from AC to DC
insulate the wires
change frequency
Use coaxial cables
38
Characterizes a DDoS attack
Many host participate in a coordinated attack
malicious malware
a silent killer of the software
an attack that grows rapidly
39
Network spans a single building or campus and provides service and applications
WPA
MAN
WAN
LAN
40
Which service or protocol would simplify the workstation IP configuration task?
DNS
device manager
WAN2
DCHP
41
What are two advantages from migrating from peer-to-peer to new client server network
Cloud is unlimited and you can utilize WAN
it is not advantages in any way
data more secure; resources and access is central controlled
system runs smooth and RAM is more efficient
42
What is the next step in the troubleshooting after the theory of probable cause
restart computer
consult manual
document findings
test the theory to determine cause
43
What is the purpose of RAID adapters?
To support the cpu as a backup memory.
To connect multiple storage devices for redundancy.
To clean the disk.
To give the Bios reserve memory.
44
When configuring Bluetooth what two steps should you take before installing a headset?
Enable Bluetooth BIOS, ensure laptop Bluetooth switched on
restart computer and put device on discover mode
turn on discover mode and make sure power is on
read manual and consult with customer service
45
Which measure can help control RFI effects on wireless networks?
Turn phone on airplane mode
Allow phone to cool down for 15 minutes.
Turn off Bluetooth
Ensure the device is on a different frequency.
46
What type of input device can identify users based on their voice?
Switchbiometric identification devices
VPN
systemetric reader
audio recorder
47
Three components found in laser printers
none
fuser assembly, pickup rollers, transfer rollers
laser house, magnets and copper coils
drum, fuser and toner
48
What is the purpose of using the MIME email protocol on mobile devices?
to increase speed
to avoid clutter
to allow for extra storage on the cloud
to enable pictures and downloads to be included in emails
49
In which circumstance should a level 1 technician escalate work order?
when the caller is confused
when a problem requires expertise from another technician
When the caller is annoying
when you need to take a lunch break
50
What OSI layer is responsible for physical addressing and the procedures used accessing media
network
WAN
data link
interface
51
Two tasks that need to been done regularly to preserve security and data integrity
Defrage and disk clean
Back up and keep operating software up to date
clean and keep cool
Replace and refurbish
52
After a computer is powered on and Windows 7 fails to start. What procedure should you do?
allow computer to rest for 15 minutes
Call level 2 technician
Boot from Windows 7 media and access System Restore utility
Hold power button until it refreshes
53
A number of files are encrypted on a network server drive on a new laptop. What is the issue?
needs to have a viral sweep
it does not have NTFS partition
needs to be registered on ADOBE
Needs a firewall
54
What device provides power to a computer an so it can to safely shutdown in a power loss?
BIOS
static safety switch
solar reserve
uninterruptible power supply
55
Secure server for HTTPS is failing. Which port needs accessed to fix this?
214
255
443
193
56
Why do laptop computers us throttling?
to slow down the fans
less weight on the motherboard
To reduce heat in the CPU
to save batteries
57
Windows system has been installed which program is used to select programs that run at startup
ctrl, alt and delete
programs
Msconfig
disk utility
58
Where do you look to investigate issues from a sound card.
Device manager
Task Manager
Disk Utility
programs
59
When a PC is assembled, what component is connected to the motherboard with SATA cable?
the hard drive
the ram card
the optical drive
the video card
60
Built in tool available on MAC OS X to perform disk backups.
iStorage
Disk defragment
Safari
Time Machine
61
What type of external storage should be used to back up over 2 TB of music and video?
USB
RAID
none
External Hardrive
62
What is the purpose of the safety data sheet?
To give a step by step process on how to prevent static
to specify procedures for dealing with hazardous material
To remind you to remove your CAC from the reader
63
What is one way to indicate BIOS failure?
both 3 and 2
the computer emits a pattern of beeps
no response when pressing the power button
the screen will freeze
